letter from the president

As the Father has sent me, so I send you. John 20:21 Missio (Latin, nom.) – sent. Mission, derived from the Latin missionem, mission from mittere “to send.”

The Northwest Catholic story is a story of a journey – a journey that we hope will be a transformative experience for the maturing young adults who come here to learn, but also to grow in their relationship with God and others. At the start of each year, we introduce a theme that is woven into the academic and co-curricular program. This year, we are focusing on the jubilee celebration of the apostle Paul. In this well-known story, Paul reaches a critical point in his personal journey, a point where he is brought into a relationship with God and then is sent out into the world to spread the Good News. He is brought in, transformed, then sent out. Paul’s complete conversion represents a radical transformation in his life. For most of us, understanding how God calls us to our true selves is an incremental journey. The young men and women who join us follow a four-year journey through a unique Northwest Catholic culture where they can better understand how they are called to serve this world. We assist them in their journey by challenging them intellectually, physically, creatively, socially, and spiritually. We also encourage them to see how service to others is an essential ingredient in their ultimate journey -- a full and rich life. The Class of 2012, drawn from 33 towns, enters into a social climate composed of different races, religions, ethnicities, economic backgrounds, and social structures. Our community of educators will form and inform these students’ hearts, minds, bodies, and souls. In four years, at graduation, these young men and women will be sent out. When they begin the next phase of their journey, our graduates will carry with them the intellectual capacity to solve complex issues facing our world. They will carry with them moral character imparted to them by faculty, parents, and peer leaders. They will carry with them an ability to interact with people unlike themselves because they will have learned social and relational skills on a daily basis over their four-year journey. The mission of Northwest Catholic is to propel its graduates into the world with a new fullness in their heart. They are sent forth as their true selves, the selves they are meant to be, the selves that God created, the more loving parts naturally magnified. Their “sentness” into the world is strategic; it’s purpose driven. Just as Paul is sent out to deliver a message to the gentiles, our graduates go with a strategic mission. That mission? For 47 years, it’s been the same: Northwest Catholic educators promote life-long learning so that our young men and women can be sent forth to make the world a better place.

Sincerely,

Matthew O’N. Fitzsimons President

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features 5 The Class of 2012 by the Numbers A Look at the Northwest Catholic Admissions Process 5 12 graduation 2008 Parting is Such Sweet Sorrow

14 FAITH IN ACTION A CALL TO SERVE TAKES BOB MCNALLY ‘83 FROM SENEGAL TO THE WHITE HOUSE

12 16 ADVANCEMENT PROFILE REV. HENRY FRASCADORE, THE FATHER OF NWC ADVANCEMENT, “RETIRES”

14 Departments 4 feeDBACK 42 NEWS FROM 29 WAMPANOAG 16 50 sPORTS NEWS 55 alumNI NEWS

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I just received my Summer issue of Logos – thank you so much for the lovely tribute to my mother, Kay Slattery. She would be so happy to know that she is remembered fondly as a person who had a great impact on Northwest. The years she spent there were among the happiest and most satisfying of her life. And after her retirement, she never got tired of being recognized and acknowledged by her former students and colleagues. Her identity as “Latin teacher” was her very essence. I will share the article with my brothers and their families – I know that they join me in expressing our appreciation to you and the NWC community for your memories and thoughtfulness. Maura Slattery West Hartford

I want to express to you and the Northwest Catholic family my deep thanks and appreciation for the golf tournament and the honors (see article on inside back cover). It was a fantastic day – one that in reality far exceeded any thoughts and expectations. In going back over the “great days” of my life, this will long be up there among the top three or four. Everything that day was spectacular, starting with the luncheon, through the golf and ending with the dinner. Many, many thanks for all. When you first talked to me about being honored at the golf tournament, I felt many deep thanks. I do what I do not for the glory and such … I often look upon my time at Northwest as important and beneficial to me – to keep me young and interested in life, to keep going. I gain much more than I give. I am thankful for the opportunity to keep going. When you throw the olive into the martini … put the sweet icing on the cake as you did last Monday … wow, wow, wow! Bill Baker Tournament Honoree, 2008 NWC Golf Tournament East Granby

Errata LOGOS The Greek word or logos (pronounced lo-gaas) is defined as “word” or The Summer 2008 issue of Logos contained one error and one “meaning.” St. John’s Gospel opens: “In the beginning was Logos (the Word), omission. We deeply regret these mistakes. and Logos was with God, and Logos was God.” The phrase “Word (Logos) of God,” found in John 1:1 and elsewhere, shows God’s desire and ability to • In the story about NWC alums working in collegiate journalism, “speak” to the human. The Dominican Sisters of St. Mary of the Springs (the the name of the student newspaper at the University of Notre founding Order of Northwest Catholic) have been noted for their effective Dame, where Dan Murphy ’05 is Sports Editor, was incorrectly ability to preach the word. The mission of the Dominicans is to provide called The Examiner. The paper is actually called The Observer. intellectual formation, social communication, and service through word and action. Our publication, Logos, conveys our mission and values through this • The name of NWC science teacher Mark Dodd was left off the medium of the word. list of photo credits in the masthead box on page 4. Mr. Dodd Logos is published three times a year by the Communications Department of took many of the best photographs in that issue. Northwest Catholic High School. Please send comments or suggestions to:

Alumni Calendar: Save the Dates! Michelle M. Murphy Director of Communications 3 Saturday, Nov. 22: Saturday Night Live Northwest Catholic High School (25th Anniversary Edition) at NWC 29 Wampanoag Drive West Hartford, CT 06117 3 Wednesday, Nov. 26: Class of ’08 Reception (at NWC), 860.236.4221 x133 6:30-8pm [email protected] 3 Friday, Nov. 28: Class of ’68 Reunion Editor: Michelle M. Murphy Wampanoag Country Club, 6:30- 11pm President: Matthew O’N. Fitzsimons Classes of ’98 and ’03 Reunions Northwest Catholic High School, Photography: Sara Avery, ArtRich Photography, Mark Dodd, Greco Family, 7-11pm Jane Leary, IRIS Photography, McNally Family, Jennifer Montoney, Michelle Murphy, NWC archives, NOWECA 3 Saturday, May 2, 2009 The NWC Grand Reunion for all (Northwest Catholic yearbook), Deacon Jeffrey Sutherland classes ending in 4 or 9 Northwest Catholic High School Design: GO media For updated information, check www.northwestcatholic.org/alumni Contributors: Mara Gauger ’09, Debra LeBel, Sarah J. Schwartz ’07 or contact Jane Leary, Director of Constituent Relations, [email protected] or 860.236.4221, x131. 4 • LOGOS THE MAGAZINE OF NORTHWEST CATHOLIC cover story

The Class of By The Numbers

A Look at the Northwest Catholic Admissions Process

t was a bright, warm, late-summer morning when the Class of ’12 officially became part Iof Northwest Catholic High School. Many of the incoming students had been in the building dozens of times before – for a basketball game or play, for Open House or Shadow Days, for older brothers’ and sisters’ Sports Nights, Academic Honors Nights, or concerts – but it wasn’t until September 2, 2008, that these 177 excited teenagers joined the school community in their own right. (One more girl enrolled a few weeks later.)

For some, the formal journey here began in 7th grade, when dreaming about providing for their children the same special high their parents requested a packet of admissions information school experience they’d enjoyed. “Both Catherine (O’Toole and submitted their child’s application. For others, Northwest ’82) and I had fantastic experiences at NWC – we received a Catholic was not really on the radar until later – perhaps after great education, had a great time, and made so many friends that they’d attended the NWC Open House in November of their we encouraged Allison ‘12 to attend,” said Bill Denton ’80 of eighth-grade year. West Hartford. “We were thrilled that she chose Northwest.” And for another group of students (16%), the trip may The story of the Class of ’12 – who they are, where they came very well have begun in the womb, when their parents – who from, and how they got here – is a story about not just these themselves had graduated from Northwest Catholic – began 178 students, but also the NWC admissions process as a whole.

Allison Denton Bridget Begley (Bill ‘80 and Catherine (John ‘81 and Mary Beth O’Toole Denton ‘82) Kearney Begley ‘83) Christian Murphy (Dan ‘80 and Alison Kearns Murphy ‘80)

Cailyn McDonnell (Tim ‘86 and Laura Ginnetti McDonnell ‘86)

students are the children of two alums

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These students’ experience helps to illuminate the many steps and their older son, Jonathan, was in the Class of ’01. In this respect, people it takes to invite, inform, assess, accept, and ultimately Matthew Greenwood is a lot like many of his classmates: Of the enroll a brand-new group of students into Northwest Catholic current freshmen, 76 (43%) have a sibling who goes (or went) High School every year. to NWC, too. For them, it’s a family affair. Consider Cailyn McDonnell ’12 of Avon: She is not only the sibling of a current student (Conor ’11), but she’s also the daughter of two NWC The Journey Begins alums, Tim McDonnell ’86 and Laura Ginnetti McDonnell The very first inquiry for this freshman class came from David ’86). “Tim and I actually met on the very first day of freshman and Mary Greenwood of New Hartford, who asked Admissions year in the front hallway – we were introduced by a friend and Assistant Maryann Lacouture to send them a packet of information have been best friends ever since (although we never dated while in October 2006, when their son Matthew had barely begun 7th we were attending Northwest),” said Laura McDonnell. “We grade at Northwest Regional School #7 in Barkhamstead. can’t believe that we now have two children attending our alma mater, the place where it all began. Wow!” Mrs. Lacouture is the go-to gal in NWC’s Admissions Office, which is located in the front of the building, just past the lobby. Other people – many other people – say that word of mouth was She is the ultimate multi-tasker, welcoming visitors, managing what compelled them to consider Northwest Catholic for their and analyzing databases that include thousands of pieces of children’s education. For the majority of prospective families, a information about prospective students, fielding questions from good impression of the school -- from a friend or relative, teacher nervous applicants (and their parents), offering direction and or guidance counselor, pastor or neighbor, or even press coverage insight – all the while answering the phone or replying to e-mails of current students – is the thing that sparks their interest. from people seeking information and making appointments. “From talking to Mrs. Molloy, my son’s counselor at St. The Greenwoods are no strangers to Northwest Catholic; Timothy, I got the sense that Northwest Catholic was similar to St. Thomas the Apostle and St. Timothy in that you felt like family, everyone cared about you and your child, and God was Who They Are included in the curriculum,” said Winsome Kitson of Hartford, Category Number of Students whose son Alexx Dennis ’12 attended Catholic elementary and middle school in West Hartford. “I knew that was something I Boys 84 was looking for – a sense of belonging.” Girls 94 Caucasian 133 “Catholic school is a way of life in our family; I attended Catholic elementary and Catholic high school in New York,” said Students of Color 45 Camille Kilgore of Simsbury, whose daughter Kayla ’12 came to (African-American, Asian, NWC from Henry James Middle School. “I strongly believe in Bi-Racial, Latino, Native American) the rigors of the academic curriculum, but more importantly the Roman Catholic 145 emotional and spiritual growth that remains with students for a Children of Alumni lifetime. The single most important reason we chose NWC for One Parent 25 Kayla was the faith-based curriculum. Two Parents 4 “I had the opportunity to visit with the Kearney family of Siblings of Current/Former NWC Students 76 Simsbury [Mary Kate was a member of the Class of ’08, and Sets of Twins 3 Patrick is a junior] during a home reception, and the students Receiving Financial Aid or Merit Scholarships 85 and families exemplified a unity and cohesive spiritual growth that was inherent in each of them,” Mrs. Kilgore continued. “One Where They Came From (33 Towns in All) question that arose was how NWC can live up to the competition from other excellent schools in the area. My response to that Town (with 5 or more students) Number of Students question is a simple one. The spiritual, emotional, and physical West Hartford 36 well-being of children is nurtured daily. Wonderful things happen through community service and giving of yourself!” Windsor 27 Sometimes the positive impression of NWC is conveyed Hartford 19 by students who are just being themselves. One mother of Simsbury/West Simsbury 15 elementary-school children in Windsor said her sense of NWC came from neighbors Michael ’07 and Kevin Boya ’09, who Avon 13 never failed to smile and wave at her and her small children Bloomfield 11 whenever they were out mowing the lawn or shooting hoops. “It Newington 7 struck me that these boys were so polite and friendly,” she said. “I thought: if that’s the kind of kids who come out of Northwest Rocky Hill 7 Catholic, that’s where I want my children to go, too.” New Britain 6

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Alex and Emma Kate Mortillaro

Samantha (left) and Cassie (left) and Amanda Myers Jessie Rocha

Spreading the Word graders get a taste of high school by sitting in on classes, talking with current students, and listening to presentations from people Although the Admissions Office staff is always “selling” like Athletic Director Josh Reese ’95, Fine and Performing Arts Northwest Catholic, the actual recruitment season for a freshman Department Chair Beth Oates ’94, or NWC President Matthew class typically begins in earnest about a year before that class Fitzsimons, to name just a few. enrolls – that is, during the fall of eighth grade. Beginning in late September and continuing through early November, NWC “Kayla clearly was impressed with her day at NWC, where she takes its “show on the road” to a number of schools and school had the opportunity to experience a history class with Mr. (Paul) fairs throughout the Greater Hartford area. With presentations, Fitzpatrick,” said Camille Kilgore. “She enjoyed his humor, and Powerpoints, and handouts, Director of Admissions Nancy S. noticed the attentiveness of his class.” Bannon ’73 and Assistant Director of Admissions Cindy Fusco Shadow days are fun for people in-house, too. “I truly enjoy tell the Northwest Catholic story to dozens of seventh- and meeting with 8th graders during a shadow day and watching eighth-grade students in some public and/or magnet schools, as them go from shy, nervous students at the beginning of the day well as in NWC’s 12 “partner” schools – that is, the Catholic to outgoing, confident boys and girls after spending the day with schools in NWC’s formal recruitment territory, as defined by the our teachers and current students,” observed Mrs. Fusco, the Archdiocesan Office of Catholic Schools. Assistant Director of Admissions. And because nothing can compare with being on campus, In the past, prospective students and their parents also had the the Admissions Staff also encourages students to visit NWC opportunity to hear about Northwest Catholic in a smaller, more themselves, sometimes for individual tours but more frequently intimate way, at receptions held in the homes of current school for a “shadow day.” These are days when small groups of eighth families. This year, however, the Admissions staff did something

Who are the Green and White Scholars?

All applicants to Archdiocesan high schools are required to take the High School Placement Test (HSPT), colloquially known as the Entrance Exam. To encourage the most academically promising students to enroll here, Northwest Catholic has traditionally awarded merit scholarships to the students who score 90 or above on this exam, as long as they took the exam on the first Saturday of December at NWC. Financial need is not a requirement for this scholarship; it’s awarded strictly on the basis of academic and Entrance Exam performance. In the Class of ’12, there are 23 students who met these criteria. This year, these students were for the first time known as “Green and White Scholars.” In their acceptance letters, they were told that they were part of this group, were offered merit money between $2,000 and $5,000 (depending on their score), and were also offered the opportunity to enroll in a full complement of Honors courses, if they so desired. And, along with their parents, they were invited to attend the Green and White Scholars Dinner on May 1, just before the President’s Reception for the rest of the incoming freshman class. During that event, President Matthew Fitzsimons congratulated the students, welcomed them to NWC, and, by highlighting remarkable members of the Class of ’08 who had also entered the school with high Entrance Exam scores, said he looked forward to watching how this new group would enrich the Northwest Catholic community in many different ways – not just academically.

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new: Instead of the home receptions, the staff is hosted four What’s Next? Regional Information sessions in hotels in Rocky Hill, Windsor, Their curiosity piqued, many students pursue their interest in Farmington, and Avon. Northwest Catholic by attending the signature recruitment event Meant to provide an overview of the entire school community, of the season, the Open House for prospective families, which these sessions featured first-hand impressions from people this year will be on November 13 at 7pm. representing a variety of Northwest Catholic constituencies. On this busy, chock-full evening, hundreds of people are led “Current parents talk about the opportunities and challenges by student tour guides through the halls, visiting classrooms, presented to their children, and about the welcoming parent listening to teachers, learning about extracurricular activities, community – they feel they have as many friends as their children,” meeting current parents. The planning and execution of this explained Mrs. Bannon. “Alumni share stories about their event is a tremendous undertaking that involves everyone in the long-standing friendships with both students and staff, and the school – but most obviously the Admissions staff, including Bob advantages of the preparation here for college and for life. School Daly, the stalwart 86-year-old volunteer who has been helping Board members speak about their commitment to the long-range with administrative tasks in this department every day for nearly plans for the school. They show that we are a professionally run ten years. enterprise with goals, strategies and sound finances.”

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Who’s Who in the Admissions Office

s the Director of Admissions, Nancy Scully Bannon ‘73 St. Paul Catholic alum). Their daughter, Kerry ’04, graduated in Ais responsible for conveying the mission of Northwest June 2008 from Union College, and is now pursuing a Master’s Catholic and marketing it to prospective families (in person in Animals and Public Policy at the Cummings Veterinary School and in print); managing all aspects of NWC’s recruitment; and at Tufts University. “I love many things about my job,” said Mrs. coordinating the school’s tuition assistance process. Along with Bannon. “Telling the Northwest Catholic story; meeting new her staff, Mrs. Bannon plans and executes myriad people; our faculty and staff; our students.” activities, including school visits and regional “Working with students is definitely the best Information Sessions; the Open House and part of my job!” said Cindy Fusco, the Assistant Entrance Exam; shadow days and individual Director of Admissions. The mother of two alums tours; application assessment and course (Joe ’04 and Tim ’06), Mrs. Fusco already knew selection – and that’s just in the first (very busy) and loved the Northwest Catholic community six months of the recruitment season! before she worked here – in fact, that’s one of Mrs. Bannon has worked at Northwest the reasons why she wanted to work here. Catholic for 19 years; she was hired in 1989 to In a way, her career path at NWC began way fill in part time for Margaret Williamson, who at back when she brought her seventh-grade son the time was Vice-Principal for Academics and here for a tour. “As we followed in the footsteps Admission. Pregnant with her third child (Kate of our student tour guide and peered into ’08), Mrs. Williamson was not available for Nancy Scully Bannon classrooms, my son turned to me and said, ‘I can admissions-related activities that fall, prompting see myself in these hallways!’ From that moment, then-NWC President Rev. Henry Frascadore our decision was made,” said Mrs. Fusco. to recruit Mrs. Bannon. “At that time, I was a stay-at-home mom,” said Mrs. Bannon. “I “Any school can have a top-notch academic realized that I would most likely never have program, but it takes a special school to make another opportunity to work for a visionary a seventh grader feel welcome and create a like Henry Frascadore, so I agreed to take the sense of belonging in one visit,” she continued. position.” “Northwest Catholic has that special something, and it’s because of that that I choose to make it A graduate of St. Joseph College (B.A. in Child part of my working life as well.” Study), she previously taught at St. Anthony School in Bristol and was also an Assistant Mrs. Fusco’s responsibilities include supporting Director of Admissions at St. Joe’s. Mrs. Bannon Mrs. Bannon in every phase of the recruitment lives in West Hartford with her husband, Jim (a Cindy Fusco season, which ends when the incoming class is

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What About Transfers?

More than a dozen students – 16, to be precise – transferred into Northwest Catholic in September 2008, including eight into the junior class alone. Although some of the transfers came to NWC because their families moved to the area, others had already been enrolled in other area high schools (public and private) and determined that NWC would be a better fit for them. The Admissions process for transfer students is similar to that for freshmen, but with a few key differences. • Prospective transfers should submit the completed transfer application (available on www.northwestcatholic.org/ admissions) and a $30 application fee. • Applicants to 10th grade must take the Entrance Exam, but applicants to grade 11 and 12 do not. • All transfer applicants must submit transcripts from their current high schools, with grades and comments that indicate their ability to succeed at Northwest Catholic. They must also submit a letter of recommendation from a guidance counselor or school administrator that addresses the student’s character and discipline record. Once this information has been submitted, transfer applicants must come in for a personal interview; appointments may be set up with Mrs. Cindy Fusco, Assistant Director of Admissions, at 860.236.4221, x161 or [email protected].

formally welcomed to Northwest Catholic at the President’s their three daughters: Nicole ’10, Allison, an eighth grader at St. Reception in early May. The very next day, the Admissions Staff Timothy Middle School, and Chloe, a kindergartener at St. Thomas begins to look ahead and work on recruiting and enrolling the Apostle School. Her mom, Theresa Walsh, and a beagle named students who are then just finishing seventh grade. Ginger live with them, too. And, Mrs. Lacouture is the aunt of two alums: Ed Walsh ’00 and Megan Walsh ’05. A Fairfield University grad (B.S. in Marketing), Mrs. Fusco is a Board member of ACAAP (the Association of Catholic “The thing I like the most about my job is computer work; I Admissions and Advancement Professionals). She lives in enjoy having all kinds of information at my fingertips,” she said. “I Wethersfield with her husband, Carlo, and their sons; Tim is also enjoy helping families through the admission process. I try attending the University of Hartford, and Joe, a 2008 graduate to make things as easy as possible for parents because I know of Fairfield University, is working at St. Francis how busy we all are in our everyday lives.” Hospital while preparing to enroll in medical Bob Daly, 86-year-old volunteer extraordinaire, school in September 2009. came to work in the Admissions Office in 1998, Maryann Walsh Lacouture, Admissions after the death of his wife Norma. A proud, Assistant, is the database manager for 1950 graduate of Providence College, where he the Admissions Office and also provides majored in economics, Bob spent his career in administrative support to Nancy Bannon and the private and public-sector banking industry, Cindy Fusco in the day-to-day management ultimately retiring as a bank examiner for the of the office. She offers warm and friendly State of Connecticut. He and his wife, to whom responses when prospective families first call or he was married for 47 years, had four children – e-mail about Northwest Catholic – and she is Robert, Jr., Charles, Margaret, and Thomas – and the welcoming presence at the main desk when eight grandchildren. His brother is retired Msgr. Maryann Walsh Lacouture students and their parents visit the office in Charles Daly. person. A West Hartford resident, Bob volunteers Mrs. Lacouture has worked at Northwest about six hours a day, every day, on whatever tasks Catholic since 1998, when she started as a are most pressing – labeling, shredding, stuffing, part-time clerk in the Admissions Office. Now, copying, sorting, or filing. The Admissions Office she’s a full-time member of the team, where she staff has been known to occasionally “loan” Bob juggles many different balls all at once. A 1984 to other departments in the school – but not too graduate of the University of Connecticut (B.A. willingly, and not for long! “My favorite part of my in English), she previously worked for eight years job is just helping to get the job done,” Bob said, as an Employee Benefits Manager for Northeast with a twinkle in his eye. Savings Bank. A native of Windsor, Mrs. Lacouture now lives in West Hartford with her husband Michael and Bob Daly

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continued from page 8 “We were impressed with the strong departmental offerings, and continually refer to the sense of community. Parents look at including the art department, and felt they would challenge a NWC student and hear their story and can envision their child Agata ‘12 intellectually,” said Halina Harabacz of East here or envision the type of friends their child will have.” Hampton. “We were looking for a friendly faculty, non-snobby By every account, the hard work and sincere enthusiasm atmosphere, and a safe environment.” pays off. According to the Admissions Office staff, nearly all of “Our faculty are cognizant of their role in the Admissions the students who come to Open House end up submitting an process, and welcome guests in their classrooms and in the application (and $25 application fee) to NWC, if they hadn’t hallways; they set a tone of what students can expect if they come already done so. The application doubles as the student’s formal here,” Mrs. Bannon said. “All of our anecdotal evidence (from reservation for the Entrance Exam, the mandatory standardized parents, students and alums) about our teachers is so inspiring … test required of all applicants; this year, the exam will be given on we hear stories from top-10% students and even more from the Saturday, December 6, from 8am-12:30pm. ones who struggled. They confirm the dedication of the faculty, In addition to being one of the requirements for admission, the the ‘extra mile’ that they put in, the support they give to their Entrance Exam is also the means by which Northwest Catholic students by attending after-school events. Their caring, their high determines who will receive academic scholarships (see sidebar expectations, and their professionalism are remarkable.” on Green and White Scholars). The Exam cannot be studied for, The student ambassadors are equally impressive, people although the Admissions Office sends a practice version of the tell Mrs. Bannon. “Our student reps come from all kinds of test to all applicants whose files are complete (except for middle- backgrounds and help to put a face on Northwest Catholic,” she school transcripts) by Thanksgiving. “The best advice I can give explained. “They help us at all our events (not just the Open is to get a good night’s sleep and eat a good breakfast,” said Mrs. House), and will often be available to e-mail or call students who Bannon. are moving to NWC from out of state. They speak from the heart Waiting for Word Key Dates for Then, the waiting begins – for the students, at least. Inside Prospective Students the Admissions Office, things shift into high gear. Every file is reviewed carefully, as the Admissions Committee tries to November 13 Open House at Northwest Catholic for determine whether an applicant has the academic potential prospective students and parents, 7:00 and personal disposition to thrive at Northwest Catholic High pm. Tours of the building, teacher and School. As a college-prep high school, NWC offers a challenging extracurricular activity presentations, curriculum, with high expectations for personal responsibility and opportunities to talk with current students; respectful behavior. Regretfully, Northwest Catholic is not able reservations appreciated but not required. to offer extensive special education services. “We have received December 6 Entrance Exam for prospective 9th and an increasing amount of calls from parents whose children have 10th Graders, 8am-12:30pm; only students special needs,” said Mrs. Bannon. “We really offer no services who take this exam on this day at NWC are except extended time and preferential seating to those who have eligible for academic scholarships. those recommendations in their files.” January NWC mails Private School Aid Service In the meantime, many parents of prospective students – wondering whether they can afford to send their children to (PSAS) forms to all applicants whose files Northwest Catholic, even if they get in -- gather W-2 and other are complete tax information so they can complete the standardized form January 26 Letters of acceptance mailed necessary for financial aid consideration. Like many schools, February Accepted students meet with NWC Northwest Catholic uses an outside agency, the Private School academic advisors to select courses for the Aid Service (PSAS), to assess each family’s financial situation and determine their level of need for tuition assistance. NWC mails following school year the PSAS form to the parents of all applicants in January, and February 6 Deadline for families to submit forms to the family, in turn, must submit the form to the agency by early PSAS February (the specific date is determined each year). Deposit and NWC registration forms due. After PSAS provides Northwest Catholic with the need March 31 Tuition assistance awards mailed by ratings, NWC’s financial aid committee determines how much Northwest Catholic money to award each family. No one receives tuition assistance unless PSAS has deemed them eligible, and no one receives full April 30 President’s Reception for the Class of 2013 June Placement tests in Algebra, Spanish and French for students who are currently enrolled in these courses in middle school.

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financial aid, the proverbial “free ride;” every family is expected For More Info … to contribute some amount to their child’s education. Some academically promising students are offered merit scholarships, Always trying to make the NWC admissions process even if they have not submitted PSAS forms, but other than as personalized, friendly, and efficient as possible, the that, NWC does not offer tuition assistance based on any other qualification, such as artistic or athletic ability. About 48% of the Admissions Staff has this year added a tool that makes Class of ’12 is getting need-based tuition assistance and/or an it easier than ever for prospective families to begin academic scholarship. their high school research (and also ensures that they can be contacted electronically about updated And Finally: A New Freshman Class! Admissions events and/or NWC activities in which By late January, the Admissions Committee has completed its they might be interested). review, and acceptance letters are sent. Within weeks, the newly accepted students return to NWC to meet individually with With a click on the word “submit,” prospective academic advisors and select courses for the following September. students may now request a packet of admissions All of a sudden, high school is a reality! materials directly through the Northwest Catholic The incoming freshmen return to campus again in the spring, as web site (www.northwestcatholic.org/admissions, click they get their first chance to meet one another and begin bonding on “For More Information …”). Students and parents as a group at the President’s Reception hosted by Mr. Fitzsimons. For the Class of ’13, that event will be on April 30, 2009. who already have (or may not need) this info but And on May 1, it will all begin again, as the Admissions Staff who wish to be on the Admissions e-mail list should begins planning for the recruitment of the Class of ’14. make sure their e-mail address is on file with Maryann Lacouture ([email protected]). Of course, Mrs. Lacouture is always delighted to respond to telephone inquiries, as well: Her number is 860.236.4221, x140.

Two-thirds of the Class of ‘09 — 90 exuberant seniors in all — returned to school early this year to help with orientation for the Class of ‘12. This group, known as the “Freshman Contacts,” also assists with other events that help smooth the transition into high school for the freshmen.

THE MAGAZINE OF NORTHWEST CATHOLIC FALL 2008 • 11 graduation 2008 The Class of ’08 by the Numbers Parting Is Such Sweet Sorrow Who They Are In the soaring beauty of the Cathedral of St. Joseph in Hartford, the Category Number of Students 174 members of the Class of ’08 convened for one last time at their commencement on June 4. Graduates, their teachers, and their parents Boys 77 ignored lumps in their throats as they clapped, hugged, and madly snapped Girls 97 photos. Nearly all (99%) of the grads were headed off to other schools this Caucasian 133 fall, to places like Columbia, Notre Dame, UConn, and Georgetown (the Students of Color 41 complete list is on northwestcatholic.org) – but their hearts will always (African-American, Asian, belong to Northwest Catholic! Bi-Racial, Latino, Native American) Roman Catholic 135 Children of Alumni One Parent 20 Two Parents 3 Siblings of Current/Former NWC Students 61 Sets of Twins 1

Where They Came From (Representing 28 Towns in All)

Town (with 5 or more students) Number of Students

Hartford 27 West Hartford 26 Bloomfield 26 Windsor 24 Simsbury/West Simsbury 17 (From left) Rocky Hill 8 Chris Parmanand, New Britain 6 Meredith Pariano, Avon 5 Brendan Jasper, Grace Van Vranken.

(From left) Brittney Kennedy, Jessica Rienow, Judith Appah, Diana Chin

Honoring the Honors Graduates …

Of the 174 students in the Class of ’08, 29 graduated with This is no small task: The twice-annual Honors Breakfasts honors (a 3.33 grade-point average over four years), and 35 are open only to those students who have achieved First Honors graduated with highest honors (a 3.67 cumulative average). The (an average of 3.67 or higher) for an entire semester – that is, highest-honors students wore gold tassels over their graduation two quarters plus exams. Because the breakfasts, which feature gowns and were accorded the privilege of leading their classmates an outstanding alum as guest speaker, are held in the semester into the Cathedral. following the achievement (i.e., the Fall Honors Breakfast is There is one more honor: It’s not enumerated on graduation for accomplishments during the prior Spring), it’s physically night, it’s harder to define, and it’s extremely hard to earn; in fact, impossible for a student to attend any more than seven Honors only 19 seniors achieved this distinction. They are the Honors Breakfasts during high school. Breakfast “regulars” – that is, the students who earned an invite In the Class of ’08, there were 19 students who accomplished to every Honors Breakfast that was held during their years on the this incredible feat, attending every Honors Breakfast that was held NWC campus. during their years on the NWC campus. These are the students:

Caleb Battersby Rebecca Hopkins Jonathan Olszewski Kenneth Rousseau Natalie Bell Michael Lathrop Hannah Pelton Carolyn Spalluto Stephanie Frazao Taylor Knortz Gregory Peterson Anna Szczubelek Rachel Godbout Julianne McAndrews Stacie Provencher Kathleen Williamson Michael Golic Adam Mortillaro Genevieve Quinn

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(From left) Brittney Bouier, Bradford The Class of ’08 included 24 students whose parents also graduated from Marrow, Tiffany Hyde, Chris Prescott NWC; about half of that group (and their alumni parents) squeezed into this photo taken during the reception following the Baccalaureate Mass.

Graduations would not be graduations students,” said Deborah Metzler, who taught without … graduation speakers. This year’s him the subject. He is majoring in biology at event featured three people whose remarks Boston College. were nostalgic, funny, and moving – the perfect Lobbyist Christopher Cloud is a partner in ingredients for a memorable commencement. Camilliere, Cloud & Kennedy, a government Valedictorian Carolyn Spalluto ’08 quoted relations firm, and in The Cloud Company, his James Taylor, reminding her classmates to “enjoy family’s Hartford-based real estate and business the passage of time.” Caleb Battersby ’08, development firm. He earned a Political Science the salutatorian, urged the graduates to “keep degree in 1991 from Howard University in taking risks, so you never have regrets.” And Washington, D.C. commencement speaker Christopher Cloud From 1997-2005, he was President & CEO ’87 remembered how he’d felt on his own Carolyn Spalluto ’08 of AMISTAD America Inc., the non-profit graduation day and reflected on the ways his organization that built, owned and operates Northwest Catholic education had informed the Freedom Schooner Amistad, Connecticut’s his choices in the years since. official flagship and Tall Ship Ambassador. He has Carolyn lives in West Hartford with her also worked as an aide to State Senator Eric parents Joseph and Ellen Fox Spalluto ’77 and D. Coleman and to U.S. Senator Christopher J. her sisters Maureen Spalluto ’06 and Caitlin Dodd. Chris Cloud –who has a twin brother, Spalluto ‘12. Carolyn served as an editor on Adam ’87 -- lives in Hartford with his wife, both the yearbook and the school newspaper; Stacy, and their twin sons, Prescott and Sanford. was an attorney on the Mock Trial team; and A few days before graduation, Cloud talked taught CCD to elementary school children about what his NWC education has meant to all throughout high school. “She was a strong, him. “I went to Kingswood-Oxford for junior competent leader who excelled in and out of th Caleb Battersby ’08 high,” he recalled. “After 8 grade, my parents the classroom,” said Patricia Juda, chairman of sat my brother and me down and said ‘you the English Department and moderator of the aren’t going to K-O for high school. You need a National Honor Society, of which Carolyn was richer experience. More diversity.’ secretary. She is a freshman at Amherst College. “I am so glad they made that choice for us,” The son of Patrick and Ann Marie Battersby he continued. “Northwest was like a family; I am of Windsor, Caleb is also the brother of Sarah still in touch with many of the people I graduated Battersby ’95, Patrick Battersby ‘00, and with. It was a welcoming and inspirational Rebekah Battersby ’04. A volunteer at environment. It helped me to feel rooted. Hartford Hospital, Caleb was vice-president Grounded. Balanced. It gave me the foundation, of the National Honor Society and played the the confidence I need to feel comfortable in the euphonium in NWC’s award-winning Jazz Band. uncomfortable situations that life has presented “Caleb has outstanding mathematical ability – to me. I feel very proud to be a graduate of it was unusual, even in a class of AP Calculus Christopher Cloud ’87 Northwest Catholic.”

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A Call to Serve Takes Bob McNally ’83 From Senegal to the White House

By Sarah J. Schwartz ‘07

ou could say that service began shaping Bob McNally’s life I carried this with me in my career.” before he even realized it. Y After graduating from Northwest Catholic, Bob enrolled at As a child, he witnessed his mother’s involvement in a group American University in Washington, D.C., where he pursued a that helped resettle Laotian refugees as well as his parents‘ double major in Political Science and International Relations. willingness to take in troubled youths to live with them for Still committed to helping others, Bob often spent nights as short periods of time. For Bob ‘83, his brothers Chris ’85 and the night watchman at a local women’s shelter, making sure the Kevin ‘88, and his sisters Sarah and Rachel (who were adopted women were safe. Concerned about food waste in his cafeteria, from South Korea), the importance of helping others was always he was granted permission to scrape and weigh the amount of understood. “By example and action, my parents taught my edible food thrown away after a single meal; Bob then printed siblings and me to appreciate blessings we enjoyed and to help and distributed this information to discourage waste. He those less fortunate than us,” he says. graduated in May 1987 and was accepted to graduate school at Bob’s parents, Bob Sr. and Marilyn, valued Catholic education, Johns Hopkins University. But Bob felt called to take a step back so Bob attended St. Mary’s elementary school in Simsbury, and from his schooling to do something different. Out of a sense of in the fall of 1979, he began his freshman year at Northwest service, patriotism, and adventure, he decided to join the Peace Catholic. Bob “got his feet wet” with leadership at NWC – he Corps. “I was young, healthy, single, and adventurous,” he says, was the president of the French Club and vice president of his “and I wanted to serve my country before getting into a private senior class. He played percussion in the band and in several career.” So in January 1988, Bob departed for the West African country of Senegal. musicals, including Godspell and The Wizard of Oz – some of his “most enjoyable moments” during high school. Bob also Once in Senegal, the volunteers were put through an intensive organized a road trip to Washington, D. C. for the annual March training period in which they were taught many different skills, for Life. “I enjoyed helping to organize projects and activities at languages, project development, and appropriate technologies, NWC, whether for a serious purpose, fun, or both,” he says, “and such as making soap, digging wells, or making mud stoves. At the end of the training, the volunteers were sent out to live and work in Senegalese villages for two years. To reach his village, a small community of 500 subsistence farmers, Bob had to bicycle eight miles from the nearest paved road. There, he supervised the creation of a half-hectare community garden for a women’s organization in the village, in which vegetables were planted to add nutrients to the villagers’ diets. Bob taught mud stove construction to reduce deforestation and how to prepare oral rehydration formulas for babies and children suffering from dehydration. The Peace Corps changed Bob’s life even more drastically than it does for most people. It was in Senegal that he met his wife, Denise, another one of the volunteers in his “class.” The couple worked in different villages – Denise was busy building a school in her village in the north, while Bob was working in the south. Because the Peace Corps would not permit unmarried couples to work in the same village, Bob and Bob McNally ’83 and family (left to right) Emilia, 14; wife Denise, Denise decided to get married in Senegal. By also a former Peace Corps volunteer; Grace, 15; Bob; and Grant, 9.

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an amazing coincidence, a former Peace Corps couple, who had been married 20 years earlier, was visiting Dakar on the day of Bob and Denise’s wedding. The veteran couple heard about the McNallys’ wedding, which took place in the exact same office as Digging wells was one of the many skills Bob McNally theirs had 20 years earlier, and attended it. To this day the two learned while working in the Peace Corps; here, he’s couples continue to exchange Christmas cards. standing in the casing of a well. Bob returned to the United States, got his Master’s degree in International Economics and Relations, and began his career as an energy and economic expert. In 2001, he was asked to serve his country in an entirely different capacity – as special assistant to President George Bush on the National Economic Council and the National Security Council. Bob became President Bush’s main advisor on domestic and international energy policy at a time when energy matters were of tremendous importance. He helped to formulate the President’s National Energy Policy and was also instrumental in the creation of many other policies, including those involving the Strategic Petroleum Reserve, reformed and tighter fuel economy standards, and new hydrogen energy incentives. The job, although extremely rewarding, had several challenges – especially the huge cost to his family in terms of time spent away from them, as well as the enormous weight of responsibility. “Serving the President was a tremendous honor but also great responsibility since I had to perform at my best, 24 hours a day, with little margin for error ,” he recalls. In 2003, Bob returned to his job as Managing Director of In creating a half-hectare community garden in a Tudor Investment Corporation, an investment management firm Senegalese village, McNally worked closely with the villagers in Washington, D.C. He enjoys spending time with Denise and their three children, Grace, 15, Emilia, 14, and Grant, 9. He is whom the garden would benefit. in occasional touch with several of his NWC friends – including Matt Marafino ‘83, Maureen Lennon ‘83, Tim Beneski ‘83, and Mark Twambly ’83. Other parts of his Northwest Catholic experience remain with him, as well. He still has a passion for drumming, and plays in several bands, including his main band, Madlantic. He’s also sat in at charity gigs with the Coalition of the Willing, a band that includes legendary guitarist Jeff “Skunk” Baxter of Steely Dan. Another recent Northwest Catholic highlight? A reception held in April on Capitol Hill for D.C.-area alums, where Bob was reunited with a favorite teacher, Dan Carney, with whom Bob had done the musicals many years before. Bob was also happy to see his gym teacher, Walt Stosuy, who in turn had fond recollections of Bob’s uncle, Mark McNally ‘68. “It was terrific to see Mr. Carney and Mr. Stousy…it brought back very nice memories, and neither seems to have changed,” he adds. Bob and Denise McNally in front of their first home, a mud hut in Senegal.

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Rev. Henry Frascadore, the Father of NWC Advancement, “Retires”

t was mid-September in northern England, and Rev. Henry C. every morning to see what in the world to do that day.” IFrascadore was out walking. Those who’ve known Henry Frascadore during his nearly 50- Fr. Frascadore – who served from 1985-96 as the very first year career in the priesthood say they would expect nothing less. President of Northwest Catholic – does a lot of walking these days, now that he has officially retired from active duty in the priesthood. (He stepped down after 11 years as pastor of St. The Early Years Dominic Parish in Southington in June.) In fact, every morning, Henry C. Frascadore was born in Bristol in 1933, and entered he and four friends meet at 7:30 outside his apartment in St. Thomas Seminary in Bloomfield in 1951, where he earned the Bushnell Towers for a 3.5-mile walk through downtown an Associate’s degree in English in 1953. After that, he earned Hartford. a Master’s of Divinity in Theology in 1955 from St. Bernard’s But this past September, Fr. Frascadore, 75, walked alone, and School in Rochester, NY. He taught in Rochester for four years on a far different route. Carrying just a backpack (and, thank before returning home to Hartford for his ordination in 1959. goodness, a cellphone), he traveled from one coast of England In the early 1960s, Fr. Frascadore served as the Newman to the other, walking the 84-mile path of the 2,000-year-old Chaplain at the University of Hartford and as the Director of Hadrian’s Wall – the first major trip of his “retirement.” St. Augustine School in Hartford, and then earned a Master’s Within days of his return to the United States, Fr. Frascadore degree in Education from Boston College in 1964. Later that headed down to the Connecticut shoreline, to take a month-long year, he became Vice-Principal/Director of Guidance at South workshop on journal-writing. He also works out in a gym several Catholic High School, and then Principal in 1966; altogether, Fr. times a week, and he rides his beloved bicycle. A lot. Frascadore was at South for nine years during its heyday. That’s retirement, Fr. Frascadore-style. “I’m busy, but at my In 1973, he became an Assistant Superintendent for Secondary own pace,” he said with a beatific smile. “I am so excited to arise Schools at the Archdiocesan Office of Catholic Schools, a job he held until 1985, when he was tapped for the newly created position of President of Northwest Catholic, working with then-Principal Sr. Doris Regan.

A “Father” in Many Ways Fr. Frascadore came to Northwest Catholic during a rocky period in the school’s history. “At the time, the school faced diminishing enroll- ment, escalating costs due to the continuing change from religious to lay faculty, and severe competition from strong area public and private schools,” recalled NWC Advancement Officer Colby Thresher, whose four children graduated from Northwest Catholic dur- ing the 1980s and early 1990s. By every account, Fr. Frascadore – known for his soaring vision as well as his common touch – began to transform the place from the moment he stepped into the building. “His response to the situation at the time was ‘whatever we do, we will do with excellence!’” Thresher continued. Within three years, Northwest Catholic was recognized by the U. S. Department of Education as a National School of Excellence. Rev. Henry Frascadore and Sarah Fitzsimons, He has the uncommon gift of being able to focus wife of NWC President Matthew Fitzsimons, on the forest and the trees; “he knew every student by at the Founders’ Circle Dinner in 2007

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name,” Thresher confirmed. This passage from the 1986 edition of NOWECA, the Northwest Catholic yearbook, said it best: “For a man of philosophical bent, Northwest’s new president, Rev. Henry C. Frascadore, seems to thrive on being in the center of activity. He can be seen in the cafeteria, having lunch or a chat with students; dropping in on after-school activities to give a word of encouragement and to meet the students who are involved; strolling the halls to check the quality of the environment; leading small groups of students off to elementary schools to tell the Northwest story; addressing faculty about the mission of Catholic education; or guiding the School Board in its new role … His office – where the motto ‘no one is unknown’ is prominently displayed – is the hub of a great deal of behind-the-scenes activity.” Because he recognized that the world had changed for Catholic education and that tuition alone could no longer cover a school’s expenses, he introduced the concept of fundraising to the NWC community. “This was a whole new field – for some, it was a nasty word,” Fr. Frascadore recalled. “No one had ever asked for money before. So we studied the field of ‘development’ and employed some of the techniques that were being used in colleges and prep schools.” With his passionate and eloquent stewardship, Northwest The NWC Bike-a-Thon was launched with much Catholic’s Annual Fund – now called the Northwest Catholic hoopla in the fall of 1991; the following summer, a Fund -- was born. Today, it is healthier than ever: In 2007-08, dozen or so cyclists took a winding, 4,000-mile path annual fund giving pumped more than $760,000 into the NWC across the country, accompanied by a van filled with coffers (see p. 19 of the Annual Report). In fact, one of the top Founders’ Circle giving categories is named for him. clothing, food, beverages, and bike supplies. The “father of the Annual Fund” knew, however, that annual giving would not be enough to sustain the school over the long haul. “He quickly recognized the need for Northwest Catholic to have an endowment,” said Thresher. But where would the money come from? An avid cyclist, Fr. Frascadore had taken several bike tours in Europe (in France and in England in 1989, and in Ireland in 1991), and these became the inspiration for the first-ever Northwest Catholic Bike-a-Thon, with proceeds earmarked for the NWC endowment. Timed to coincide with the 30th anniversary of the school, the Bike-a-Thon was launched with great fanfare and excitement in the fall of 1991. Known as “100 Days Across America,” the coast-to-coast event during the summer of 1992 featured a cadre of cyclists (led by Fr. Frascadore, of course) who collected pledges for the number of miles they rode – on one day, the group clocked 118 miles! A minivan stocked with food, drink, clothing, and bike supplies followed the cyclists along their route. Alums in different cities along the way met up with the group for meals and hospitality, and in some cases to join the ride. It was a watershed event in Northwest Catholic’s history, in both tangible and intangible terms: In addition to an enormous amount of enthusiasm and goodwill, the bike-a-thon generated $700,000 for the nascent NWC endowment fund. “We made a lot of good memories,” said retired NWC coach and athletic director Walter Stosuy, who along with Fr. Frascadore was one of the “elder” cyclists on the trip. “It was worth the rear-end soreness.”

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In 1994, the Wellspring Campaign was launched as a extremely intelligent, and he was ahead of his time in terms of an complement to the Bike-a-Thon, and by 1996, when Dr. appreciation for and comfort with technology.” Michael Griffin succeeded Fr. Frascadore as President, the NWC Indeed, during his 11 years as pastor of St. Dominic’s, Fr. endowment had hit $2 million. Frascadore helped to shape it as an exemplary “Parish of the Future” – that is, a model of the way that modern Catholic parishes can use technology and lay people to renew themselves A Renaissance Man in the face of an aging and dwindling population of religious But Fr. Frascadore’s abundant, productive 11-year stint leadership. “People in parishes must assume leadership positions at Northwest Catholic is just one slice of the abundant and in the church,” he said earnestly. “The people at St. Dominic’s are productive career -- and life -- of this very special priest. totally committed … they have 12 very active ministries.” In addition to his full-time assignments, Fr. Frascadore has Even in his retirement, Fr. Frascadore is “advancing” NWC’s served dozens of other organizations, Catholic and secular, in mission. He is one of the seven charter members of the school’s myriad ways -- as a speaker, workshop facilitator, committee Heritage Society, meaning he has made a provision in his will for member, Board member, trustee. For example, he’s been on a bequest to Northwest Catholic – and, to encourage others to the Board of Trustees for the Hartford Public Schools Board of do the same, permits his name to be used to promote the concept Education; a Corporator of St. Francis Hospital; and a 30-plus- of planned giving. year member of the Archdiocesan team that negotiates contracts What’s next for Fr. Frascadore? Although he’s not yet sure with the Greater Hartford Catholic Education Association – to of his long-term plans, he’s looking ahead with enthusiasm, name just a few. explaining that while some priests are reluctant to retire, he felt “He put a lot of irons in the fire,” observed Stosuy. “And he just the opposite. “I wanted to retire when I was healthy, happy made sure they all glowed.” and whole,” he said. “At age 75 your life isn’t over, because the 75 of today is the 45 of 40 years ago. At the age of 75, I have another This doesn’t even begin to count what he does in his “spare” active ministry. I have the opportunity to search for Christ in time. “He is a real Renaissance man,” said Colby Thresher. different ways.” “He’s a superb chef, a marvelous artist … he’s athletic, he’s

Flanking Fr. Frascadore, some of the Bike-a-Thon enthusiasts pose in front of the map outlining the route of the 100-day cross-country trip. “It was a vision from a man of compassion, integrity, faith, and caring,” recalled Walt Stosuy, one of the cyclists. “I am so glad that I had the opportunity to be part of this great vision, sharing it with a wonderful person – Fr. Henry!”

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THANK YOU. PRESIDENT’S LETTER

Dear Alumni, Parents and Friends,

I would like to express my deepest appreciation to Northwest Catholic’s many constituents – alumni, parents, faculty, staff, School Board, grandparents, and friends -- who give so freely and fully of themselves in support of our mission. Thanks to your commitment to excellence, we grow stronger every day.

The 2007-08 academic year was singularly productive on many levels. In the area of fundraising, our Northwest Catholic Fund exceeded its goal and set a new record of annual giving, raising $761,390 -- 12% more than the prior year. The Northwest Catholic Fund is essential to our operating budget as it covers the school’s people and programs and provides valuable tuition assistance to financially needy students. Generous benefactors added $111,000 to our endowment, and $318,000 was received in capital gifts. Capital gifts included pledge payments as well as donations for new projects like upgraded classrooms (103 and 104), new lighting board technology in the Rice Auditorium, new trophy cases, and fully renovated girls’ and boys’ locker rooms.

Permit me to note some of the highlights from last year that make our future even brighter: • With the addition of Teresa Giegel Bournique ’84, Campus Ministry expanded its offerings to include a Mass for athletes at the start of each season; J-Walking (Justice-Walking); YES (Youth Engaging Scripture); an increased number of hours for the sophomore service project from 18 to 25; an enhanced ConnectiKids tutoring program; and First Things First, an adult faith formation program for teachers. • Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) were integrated into our academic community. PLCs provide time in the school calendar for teachers to improve their instruction by analyzing student performance and sharing ideas for how to help them learn more. Emphasis is placed on student outcomes. Teachers review performance standards, develop common assessment tools to measure understanding, and use data to determine instructional effectiveness. • Laptops were purchased for 25% of the teachers who presented a plan showing how they would integrate technology into their curriculum; reimbursements were provided for teachers pursuing course work for Master’s degrees and continuing education courses. • Academic Advisor Matt Martorelli ’03 was hired. Matt works with academically at-risk students on study skills, time management, homework assignments, and the coordination of tutoring. • A site designer and architect were retained to develop a long-range facilities Master Plan. • Debt from previous construction projects was significantly reduced, relieving pressure on the budget. • A new web site was launched in December. • Logos, the school magazine, became a marketing tool as well as a communications vehicle by being sent to prospective students (as well as to all of the school’s constituents). • International students were actively recruited to capitalize on overseas students’ desire to study in leading Catholic college prep schools. • Two dozen former faculty members attended the first reunion lunch hosted in their honor at the school.

So many things came together in a positive way this past year. The wise counsel of our School Board, the support of Archbishop Henry J. Mansell, and the confidence of the Office of Catholic Schools has put Northwest Catholic in a position to attract the very best students, to hire and retain the best teachers, and to continue our trajectory as one of the nation’s leading Catholic high schools.

I ask God’s blessings on you and your family in the year ahead.

Sincerely,

Matthew O’N. Fitzsimons President

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Statement of Operating Activities An unaudited statement of revenues and expenses for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2008

REVENUES expenses

Operations: Operations: Tuition and Fees $6,495,900 General & Administrative $1,783,600 Assessments $129,900 Instruction $4,250,400 Subsidies from Archdiocese $216,600 Library/Media $122,000 Athletic Income $20,000 Plant & Facilities $721,800 Support Service Income $181,100 Athletics $595,600 Other Operating Income $404,500 Support Services $239,700 Subtotal $7,448,000 Depreciation $185,300 Other Expenditures & Capital Reserves $311,000 Advancement: Contributions* $586,700 Total Expenses $8,209,400 Events: SNL, Golf & Magazine Drive $174,700 Subtotal $761,400

4% General & Administrative 3% 2% Total Revenues $8,209,400 22% 7% Instruction

2% 4% General & Administrative 7% 3% 2% 22% Library/Media 2% 7% 5% 9% Instruction 0% Library/Media 2% 9% Plant & Facilities 7% 3% 2% Plant & Facilities 5% 2% Tuition and Fees 0% Athletics Asssessments Athletics 3% Subsidies from1% Archdiocese 1% Support Services 2% Tuition and Fees Athletic Income Support Services Asssessments Support Service Income Depreciation Subsidies from Archdiocese Other Operating Income Athletic Income Other ExpendituresDepreciation & Capital Contributions 52% Support Service Income Reserves Events: SNL, Golf & Magazine Drive Other Operating Income Other Expenditures & Capital Contributions 52% Events: SNL, Golf & Magazine Drive Reserves 79%

79% * Contributions are gifts to the Northwest Catholic Fund.

Northwest Catholic High School Advancement Report for fiscal year ending June 30, 2008

Northwest 5% 2% Catholic Fund Capital eNDowment Total 5% Alumni $185,754 $111,633 $87,220 $384,607 5% 32% Alumni Current parents Current Parents $105,640 $89,580 $7,880 $203,100 8% Alumni parents Alumni Parents $56,460 $13,000 $2,250 $71,710 Foundations and Organizations Foundations and Organizations $160,107 $80,000 $240,107 Friends and Faculty Magazine Drive Friends and Faculty $56,917 $20,039 $13,690 $90,647 5% 2% Golf Tournament 5% Magazine Drive $64,020 $64,020 Saturday Night Live 5% 20% 32% Alumni Gifts in Kind Golf Tournament $54,188 $54,188 Current parents 8% 17% Saturday Night Live $56,462 $56,462 6% Alumni parents Foundations and Organizations Subtotal 5% 2% 5% Friends and Faculty Gifts In Kind $21,842 5%$3,775 $25,617 Magazine Drive 32% Alumni TOTAL $761,390 $318,027 $111,040 $1,190,457 Current parents Golf Tournament 8% Alumni parents Saturday Night Live 20% Foundations and Organizations Gifts in Kind Friends and17% Faculty This listing reflects gifts received between July 1, 2007 and June 30, 2008. 6% Magazine Drive Golf Tournament Saturday Night Live 20% Gifts in Kind 17% 6%

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Academic Accolades • 4 students named National Merit Finalists; 3 students named National Merit Commended Scholars; 2 students named National Achievement Participants. • 22 students named Advanced Placement Scholars. • 62 students inducted as new members of the National Honor Society. • More than 135 students took Advanced Placement examinations. • SAT scores remain at their highest level in 30 years. New Technology and Improved Facilities • New Smart Boards were added in Rooms 803 and 502, and numerous new computers were also added. • A scanner was added in the main office. • New shades were installed in several rooms, and new security lighting was added on the outside of the building. • The floors in the Johnson and Stosuy Gymnasiums were refinished. • The lacrosse/football practice field has been reseeded. • The Navin Family cafeteria was remodeled, and now has new ceilings, floors, dimmable lighting, bulletin boards, and ceiling fans. A new ceiling and new lights were also added to the serving area, while the adjoining cafeteria areas got new floors and new lights. Fine and Performing Arts Awards • The Advanced Jazz Band made school history in February, by bringing home an Honorable Mention from Berklee College of Music’s 40th Annual Jazz Festival in Boston. Two students also won individual awards: Chris Brown ‘08 received a Judges’ Choice award for outstanding solo performances in choir and band, while Brian Flanagan ’08 earned a Judges’ Choice award for his trombone performance. • Women’s Choir, Concert Choir, and Jazz Choir all won Silver Medals at the Heritage Festival in Washington D.C. in April. Advanced Jazz Band earned a Gold Medal, and Wind Ensemble a Bronze. Jazz Band also received a Judges’ Choice award for Best Overall Group, while the Wind Ensemble earned a Judges’ Choice award for highest-scoring band. Senior Chris Brown was one of only four students in the competition to earn the Maestro Award. Winning Seasons • 95% of athletic teams qualified for State Tournaments Mission Statement in 2007-08, including every fall and winter varsity team. Northwest Catholic High School is a • Boys’ Golf Team was the 2008 State Champions. coeducational, college preparatory school • Football, boys’ cross country, girls’ basketball, and girls’ outdoor track were all Conference Champions. whose mission is to foster in young people a • 191 students named to the conference All-Academic faith that gives meaning and direction to life, team; 100 were named All-Conference; and 29 were named All-State. to challenge and guide them in the pursuit of academic excellence, and to instill within them a spirit of service to God and others.

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ADministration Matthew Fitzsimons Margaret Williamson Richard Callahan John Cusson BS Finance; M Ed Education BA French; MA French; BA History; MS Education BA English; MA Literature; School Board, Vice Principal and Administration; MA Pastoral Sixth Year, Educational Leadership Certificate of Advanced Study, 2007-08 Ministry Principal Dean of Students Administration and Supervision President Academic Dean Mr. Peter Bourdon, AP, CP faculty Chair Daniel Avery ‘97 Valerie Doucette English Stanley Piorkowski Mrs. Danielle Schiffer BA Chemistry; MA Education BM Music BA German; BA English; MA Fran Laffin Andruszkiewicz ’77, AP, CP Fine and Performing Arts English Mathematics BA History; MA Pastoral Ministry English Vice Chair Sara Demos Avery Religion Jennifer Puskarz BA Theatre Arts; BS Ed English Yvonne Ellis-Rousseau BA History; MA Secondary Richard Luddy Mr. Jonathan Reed ’94 Director of Theater; English BA Foreign Languages; MA Education BS Physics; MS Physics; PhD Physics Vice Chair International Affairs Social Studies Ana Barrett Science World Languages Mr. Philip Bonee ’72, CP Jeffrey Przech ‘92 BS Spanish; MA Spanish Nancy Martin World Languages, Chair Paul Fitzpatrick BA English BA Spanish Rev. Joseph Crowley BA History; MA Public Policy English Danielle Belliveau World Languages Social Studies Mrs. Kerry Kearns Elizabeth Quinn BS Biology Matthew Martorelli ‘03 Science Scott Fletcher BA English; MA Special Education Curry ’77, CP BA Sociology BS Geology; MA Science Education Guidance Teresa Giegel Bournique ‘84 Academic Advisor Mr. Thomas Filomeno, AP, CP Science Joshua Reese ‘95 BA Religious Studies Joann Martorelli Religion, Campus Ministry Mary Jo Foran BA History; MA History Mr. Matthew Fitzsimons, BS Education BA English; 30 Hours, School Social Studies; Director of ex oficio Beth Casey Boyle ‘96 English Counseling Athletics BS Psychology; MA Teaching Guidance Rosemary McNally Mr. Brendan Fox, Jr. I.T. Coordinator Deacon Richard Santos ‘82 BA Religious Studies Christopher Gallagher BA Religious Studies Mrs. Nancy Chesnut Gautier Madonna Burke Religion, Chair BA English Religious Studies BA Religion; MA Pastoral Ministry/ ’73, AP, CP English Deborah Metzler Youth Ministry; 30+ Credits, James Shugrue BA Economics; MA Education Mrs. Christine Golic, CP Christopher Garr BS Mathematics; Fifth-Year Religious Education Mathematics Religion BA History; MA History Certificate, Math Dr. Tracy Brennan Social Studies, Chair John Mirabello Mathematics Cory Carlson Graham, AP, CP BA Psychology; MA Social Studies BA Sociology; MA History Kristina Gillespie Katy Sibley Education Social Studies BA Spanish Mr. William Harris, CP BA Spanish; MA Spanish Physical Education and Health Religion, World Languages, and World Languages Roger Clapper Mr. Scott Mansolillo, CP Campus Ministry Jennifer Montoney BS Accounting Raymond Sinclair BS Biological Sciences Permanent Substitute Sandra Murray Hayes ‘85 BM Music, BA Music Education Mr. John Mirabello, ex oficio Science BS Business Management; MA Fine and Performing Arts Timothy Crowley Mrs. Kathy Murphy Library Science; MA Educational Virginia Murphy BS Health Education; MS Marine Kerri Smith Technology BA Biology; MS Marine Environmental Education BA English; BFA Acting Mr. Robert O’Hara, AP, CP Assistant Librarian Environment Education Science English Science, Chair Mrs. Laurie Paternoster, CP Claudia Hart ‘78 Catherine Curran Deacon Jeffrey Sutherland BA American Studies; MA Robert Nasta BA Mathematics; MA Mathematics BS Chemical Engineering; BSC Mr. George Scurlock, AP Education BA Music; MA Music; DMA Mathematics Management Studies Mathematics Chair (Doctorate of Music Arts) Science Sarah Desroches Fine and Performing Arts Barbara Fanning Iorillo ‘69 Michael Tyler ‘73 BA English, MA Reading and Ronald Swanson BA Spanish; MA Hispanic and Elizabeth Lynch Oates ‘94 BS Business Economics; Languages BA Latin and Education; MA Italian Studies BA Art History; MS Art Education MA Social Work English Classics World Languages Fine and Performing Arts, Chair Guidance Social Studies and World Mark Dodd Patricia Juda Joyce O’Rourke Languages Marisa Varney BS Biology; MBA BA English and History; MS BS Physical Education; MS School BS Math Education Science William Tressler Reading Guidance Counseling Mathematics BA History; MA American History Allison Donnelly English, Chair Director of Guidance Religion and Social Studies David Woodford BS Math Joan Keating-McKeon Helga Phillips BA English; MA Education Mathematics Terri Turley BA English; MA English Literature; BA Psychology; MA Library Science Religion, Fine and Performing BS Education Director of Library Arts ABD English Language and Mathematics Linguistics; JD, Law and Media Studies staff support staff Marilyn Adamo, R.N. Lisa Huston Michelle M. Murphy Pat Allen Robert Pace B.S.N., N.C.S.N. Administrative Assistant to the Director of Communications Food Service Head Custodian School Nurse President Lynn Prendergast Slobodan Bogdan Luke Ralston III Nancy Scully Bannon ‘73 Maryann Lacouture Guidance Assistant Maintenance Custodian Director of Admissions Admissions Assistant Epifanio Gonzales Angel Rivera Richard Puskarz Custodian Custodian Susan Coffey Brimmer ‘66 Jane Leary Director of Finance Vincent Grant Christine Sheehan Administrative Assistant Director of Constituent Relations Katie Rose Custodian Food Service Rev. Joseph Crowley Debra LeBel Administrative Assistant to the Marcos Herrera Jan Sheehan Chaplain Advancement Assistant Principal Custodian Food Service Joanne Czerwinski Daniel Martinez ‘06 Colby Thresher Mel Katafiasz Cindy Todd Finance Assistant Assistant Athletics Information Interim Director of Advancement Food Service Food Service Director Cindy Fusco Karen Tyler June Muller Floyd Wilson Assistant Director of Admissions Sister Ann Moore, CND Administrative Assistant to the Food Service Custodian Teacher Consultant Principal Kim Mehern Colleen Harrison Food Service Secretary to the Vice Principal NORTHWEST CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL ANNUAL REPORT, 2007-08 • 23 founders’ circle

The Founders’ Circle comprises donors who display exceptional interest in the advancement of the school by virtue of their gifts of $1,000 or more. It recognizes the financial stewardship that many members of our community play in supporting the school’s operating and capital needs. Their generosity serves as an inspiration and is most appreciated.

Legacy Society $100,000+ the school grew tremendously, and today’s students Green & White Circle $2,500-$4,999 These donors have an unwavering belief in the vision and continue to enjoy the fruits of these programs. Every fan of Northwest Catholic knows that green and future of Northwest Catholic. Gifts given in this society white are as popular and as ubiquitous now as they were in Rev. Colton Society $10,000-$24,999 are usually allocated for capital improvements or endowed 1961, when they made their debut as our school colors. During his time at Northwest Catholic, Rev. Bradford scholarships. Many of these generous gifts originated from Colton, the first principal, was an exemplary leader, Dominican Order Society $1,000-$2,499 thoughtful estate planning or a special bequest. educator and mentor to many students. He lived the In 1961, eight Dominican Sisters of St. Mary of the Springs Presidents’ Circle $50,000-$99,999 mission of our school with humbling grace and dedicated devoted their time and energy to educating the young Presidents’ Circle members demonstrate exceptional his life to educating others. minds of Northwest Catholic students. Their guidance generosity, faith in our vision, and a strong commitment provided the foundation for the growth and development 1961 Society $5,000-$9,999 to the mission and values of our school. of the student body. Northwest Catholic opened its doors in 1961. Gifts from Rev. Frascadore Society $25,000-$49,999 the members of this society make a notable impact on the As the school’s first president, Rev. Henry C. Frascadore growth and progression of our school and inspire others to initiated the Annual Fund and pioneered the development invest in its future. of the Northwest Catholic Endowment Fund. As a result,

President’s Circle 1961 Society Mr. Edward S. Jason ‘71 and Mrs. Mary Jason ($50,000+) ($5,000+) Mr. Michael McKeon and Ms. Joan Keating-McKeon Mr. Mark Breen ‘68 and Mrs. Sundae Breen Anonymous Mr. and Mrs. Dennis J. Lubozynski Foundation for the Advancement of Mr. Mark Archambault ‘73 Mr. Scott Mansolillo and Catholic Schools Mr. Michael Barton and Mrs. Marie De Maio Mansolillo ‘82 Mr. Edward E. Guillett ‘69 and Mrs. Elizabeth Collins Barton ‘70 Mrs. Gail W. McCue Mrs. Peggy Guillett Mr. William C. Doran Jr. ‘78 and Mr. Timothy J. McGuire ‘73 and William and Alice Mortensen Foundation Mrs. Deborah S. Doran Mrs. Susan H. McGuire Mr. Michael O. Eagan ‘74 and Mrs. Beverly Merkel Mrs. Geralyn Tuohy Eagan ‘74 Mr. Stephen T. Merkel Rev. Frascadore Society Mr. and Mrs. Raymond N. Fitzgerald, Sr. Mr. Gerard P. Mullane ‘76 and Mrs. Brenda Mullane ($25,000+) Mr. Robert P. Gigliotti ‘73 and Mr. Joseph E. Navin, Jr. ‘69 and Mrs. Bette Gigliotti Mr. Richard Allen and Mrs. Suzanne Dumont Navin ‘78 Mr. Kevin W. Grenham ‘78 and Mrs. Beth Grenham Mrs. Laura Connelly Allen ‘65 Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. O’Hara Mr. James L. Hudak ‘82 and Mrs. Maria A. Hudak Catholic Charities, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. John H. Quinn, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. David C. Knortz Hartford Courant Foundation Ms. Mary E. Scott ‘69 and Mr. John McGroary III Mrs. Elta-Jeanne Guillet Leonard ‘67 and Mr. and Mrs. Richard J. Shima Mr. Daniel Sisk ‘90 and Mrs. Julie A. Sisk Mr. James F. Leonard Mr. James R. Turner ‘74 and Mrs. Janice K. Turner Mr. John P. Makuch ‘88 Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey E. Wagoner Mr. Russell Morrisett ‘73 and Rev. Colton Society Mr. Christopher J. Wolf ‘65 and Mrs. Mary M. Morrisett ($10,000+) Mrs. Elaine Civittolo Wolf ‘66 Mr. and Mrs. Edmond Murphy

Mr. and Mrs. Peter A. Bourdon Mrs. Mary E. Navin

Mr. Timothy H. Callahan ‘68 and Mr. Terrence D. O’Connell ‘69 and Dominican Society Mrs. Meg Callahan Mrs. Cindy O’Connell ($1,000+) Mr. and Mrs. Giuliano DiFrancesco Mr. Michael D. Shangraw ‘76 and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Dornfried, Sr. Mrs. Barbara Shangraw Anonymous Mr. and Mrs. William R. Fenoglio St. Ann Church Mr. and Mrs. Winston Barrett Mr. Frank E. Genovese ‘65 and Mr. John A. Wain ‘84 and Mrs. Marina Wain Mr. Clinton Becker and Mrs. Susan Genovese Mrs. Theresa Notte Becker ‘76 Mr. and Mrs. Michael L. Golic Green & White Circle Mr. and Mrs. Richard Beckerman Mr. Michael Haylon and ($2,500+) Ms. Margaret Berges ‘92 Mrs. Carol Dupuis Haylon ‘80 Mr. John T. Berry ‘86 and Mrs. Susan J. Berry Anonymous Mr. and Mrs. John M. Hughes Mr. Philip J. Bieluch ‘72 and Mrs. Gayle A. Bieluch The Berges Family Mrs. Carol B. Hunt Mr. Donald M. Bisson ‘80 and Mrs. Anne E. Bisson Mr. Philip M. Bonee ‘72 and Mrs. Valerie Bonee Mr. and Mrs. Kevin B. Lathrop Dr. Edward D. Boudreau, Jr. ‘69 and Mr. Franklyn Chang ‘86 and Mrs. Sandy Chang The John G. Martin Foundation Mrs. Susan K. Boudreau Mr. and Mrs. Wes Cooper Mr. and Mrs. Michael A. Paternoster, Jr. Mr. John J. Bracken, III ‘66 and Mr. Damien T. Davis ‘71 and Mrs. Allyson R. Davis Mr. John F. Randazzo Mrs. Sherri L. Bracken Mr. Cornelius Dowd and The Reynolds Charitable Foundation, Inc. Mr. Matthew Brewer ‘81 and Mrs. Sharon P. Brewer Mrs. Rosemary Navin Dowd ‘73 Mr. Ralph T. Roosevelt ‘65 and Mrs. Jill Roosevelt Mr. and Mrs. William Brewer Mr. Mark S. Drusedum and Ms. Molly Knorr Mr. Joseph Spalluto and Mrs. Ellen Fox Spalluto ‘77 Mr. Joseph Buda and Ms. Linda Moran-Buda Mr. Walter J. Dyber Mr. Ralph E. Wentworth ‘65 and Mr. and Mrs. C. Avery Buell Mr. and Mrs. John A. Facey Mrs. Kathleen Collagan Wentworth ‘65 Mr. and Mrs. Paul K. Butler Mr. and Mrs. R. Nelson Griebel Mr. and Mrs. Donald K. Wilson, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Lucien J. Cance Mr. Christopher Harkins ‘66 and Ms. Gail Davis Cardwell ‘73 and Mr. David Cardwell Mrs. Susan L. Harkins Mr. Daniel J. Carney Hartford Insurance Group

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Mr. and Mrs. Philip Carpenter Mr. and Mrs. John M. Looney, Jr. Michele and Joe Quinn and Family Mr. and Mrs. Jon M. Case Mr. John F. Luby ‘69 and Mrs. Carolynn B. Luby Mr. and Mrs. John J. Quinn Mr. and Mrs. Robert Clark Mr. and Mrs. Robert B. Luby Mr. Kevin M. Quinn ‘80 and Mrs. Nancy Quinn Messrs. Adam ‘87 & Christopher Cloud ‘87 Ms. Geraldine A. Luksic ‘69 Mr. Michael Remigino ‘87 and Mr. George Colli, III ‘73 and Mr. Matthew Lynch and Ms. Susan Banks Mrs. Meredith Remigino Mrs. Catherine Finley Colli ‘72 Mr. and Mrs. Robert Magistri Mr. and Mrs. John D. Ritson Mr. William B. Collins ‘68 and Mr. and Mrs. Peter Marandino Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Sanacore Mrs. Sally T. Collins Mr. and Mrs. Daniel L. Martin Mr. and Mrs. George H. Scurlock Mr. and Mrs. Kevin W. Conway May, Bonee & Walsh Dr. Tchaka Shepherd ‘90 Mr. Michael J. Coursey ‘72 Mr. and Mrs. Michael J. McAndrews Mr. and Mrs. John C. Shukie Mr. and Mrs. Edward R. Cowles Mr. and Mrs. E. Merritt McDonough, Jr. Dr. and Mrs. Richard G. Sider Dr. George B. Curry ‘77 and Mr. Mark McGoldrick ‘78 and Mr. and Mrs. David L. Skalski Mrs. Kerry Kearns Curry ‘77 Mrs. Carolyn A. McGoldrick Dr. and Mrs. Thomas E. Spignesi Mr. Roger A. Cyr ‘77 Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. McGoldrick Mrs. Lenore Kelly Stebbins ‘69 Mr. John M. DeAngelis ‘72 and Mr. Michael J. McGuire ‘69 Mr. and Mrs. Scott C. Strid Mrs. Patricia DeAngelis Mr. Brian McGuire ‘71 Mr. and Mrs. Daniel J. Sullivan Mr. Drew M. Dillworth ‘85 and Mrs. Patricia Romano McMahon ‘71 and Mr. Ronald Swanson Mrs. Karen Dillworth The Honorable Kevin P. McMahon Mr. and Mrs. Thomas N. Tartaro Mr. and Mrs. Kevin M. Dowd Mr. Robert C. McNally ‘83 and Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Terrion Mr. Thomas Driscoll and Mrs. Denise McNally Mr. Ronald C. Thompson ‘65 and Mrs. Patricia Teufel-Driscoll Mr. and Mrs. Brad Mead Mrs. Jeanne Thompson Mr. and Mrs. F. Owen Eagan Mr. and Mrs. Stephen J. Mencio Mr. and Mrs. Colby Thresher Mr. and Mrs. Kamal R. Faldu Mrs. Karen Rodgers Miller ‘81 and Mr. John P. Tuohy ‘65 and Mr. and Mrs. Daniel J. Filomeno Mr. Peter K. Miller Mrs. Mary Boucher Tuohy ‘66 Mr. Joseph D. Filomeno Mrs. Bridget Walsh Moses ‘76 and Mr. Tim Venora ‘81 and Mrs. Laurie B. Venora Mr. and Mrs. Thomas J. Filomeno Mr. Cornelius F. Moses Dr. and Mrs. Paul V. Vignati Mr. William J. Fiocchetta ‘72 and Mr. Robert J. Mulready ‘65 and Mr. Geoffrey C. Walker ‘65 Mrs. Patricia A. Fiocchetta Mrs. Susan M. Mulready Mr. and Mrs. William J. Walsh Dr. and Mrs. John T. Fitzpatrick Mr. William P. Murphy ‘67 and Mr. Steve L. Walsh ‘77 and Mrs. Allison Walsh Mr. and Mrs. Matthew O’N. Fitzsimons Mrs. Katherine C. Murphy Mr. and Mrs. Frank G. Waltman Mr. John L. Flannery, Jr. ‘79 and Mr. and Mrs. Stephen J. Myott Mr. and Mrs. John E. Webber Mrs. Tracy Flannery Ms. Margaret Naness Mr. and Mrs. Edward R. Whalen Rev. Henry C. Frascadore Dr. and Mrs. Liam P. O’Leary Mr. and Mrs. Brian D. Williamson Dr. Thomas Freund and Ms. Diane Mineck Mr. and Mrs. David M. Oleasz Mr. and Mrs. Louis F. Godbout Mr. and Mrs. Michael Pariano Mr. and Mrs. Keith A. Gollenberg Mr. Pete Peterson ‘82 and Mrs. Theresa J. Peterson Dr. Neville J. Graham and Mrs. Maureen Glynn Powers ‘69 and Dr. Tracy E. Brennan Graham Mr. John F. Powers Ms. Jo-Anne K. Graham ‘71 Mr. Richard I. Greenhut and Mrs. Margaret Greenhut Mr. and Mrs. William Harris Young Alumni Founders’ Circle Mrs. Patricia McGuire Harrison Ms. Claudia A. Hart ‘78 To encourage and cultivate major gifts from its newest alumni, Northwest Catholic has Hartford Foundation for Public Giving established the Young Alumni Founders’ Circle Society. The Founders’ Circle has long been Mr. and Mrs. Christopher J. Hug the province of generous donors of $1,000 or more, but the YAFC gives young alums the Mr. Stuart Katz opportunity to participate in this elite group with a smaller annual gift, based on how many Mrs. Mildred C. Kay years they have been out of school. The members of the Young Alumni Founders’ Circle are Mr. and Mrs. Kelly J. Kearney invited to the annual Founders’ Circle appreciation dinner. Mr. Thomas B. Kearney ‘74 and Mrs. Mary Jane Kearney The contribution structure for young alums is the following: Atty. John F. Kearns III ‘75 and Mrs. Connie Roher-Kearns For the Classes of Contribution amount Mr. and Mrs. Thomas A. Keenan 2002-07 $100 Mrs. Ellen McGuire Kelly ‘78 and 2000-01 $150 Mr. Christopher J. Kelly 1998-99 $250 Mr. and Mrs. Philip F. Kelly 1995-97 $300 Mr. William J. Kelly III ‘84 and Mrs. Holly Kelly 1993-94 $500 Mr. and Mrs. Steven W. Krupa The Young Alumni Founders’ Circle members for 2007-08 are: Mr. and Mrs. Thomas M. Kunkel Dr. Richard Kuntz and Dr. Joanne Kuntz Mr. Terrence T. Lescoe ‘72 and Amanda Ankermann ‘96 andrew S. Molloy ‘95 Mrs. Norine N. Lescoe John Scurlock ‘06 Jeffrey Slomski ‘02 Dr. Marc Leuenberger and Dr. Mary E. Leuenberger Mrs. Debra Desjardins Levesque ‘77

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Alumni giving totals in each class are reported in three ways. Participation rates indicate the number of donors in relation to the number of “active” members, i.e. alumni with deliverable addresses. Total Class Contribution reflects gifts made to the Northwest Catholic Fund, along with gifts for capital or endowment purposes. The Northwest Catholic Fund total represents gifts to that fund, which are vital to our operations and help to fulfill our mission.

Class of 1965 Charles R. Riehl Jeffrey E. Dowling Barbara Curry Brimmer Ralph T. Roosevelt Patricia Mulkeen Droney William A. Brimmer Jr. 23% Participation (47 out of 206) Jerome Salmon Vincent J. Ferlini Kathryn I. Burk $60,777.42 Total Class Contribution William V. Shages Jr. Marie Scully Gray Dennis T. Cardello $21,385.00 Northwest Catholic Fund Noreen W. Shawcross Christopher Harkins Anthony J. Castagno Dennis M. Spurr Mark J. Honiberg Pamela Sullivan Christian Laura Connelly Allen Susan Edmunds Staecker Jane Henahan House James F. Danaher Marilyn Bacon Elizabeth Hickey Stakem John E. Jordan James P. Donnelly James E. Barry Ronald C. Thompson Kenneth J. Kelly John A. Dowd Kathryn Johnson Barry Mayrita Corsillo Trojanowski Eugene E. Madara Molly Rees Gavin Carol Dalton Beach John P. Tuohy Jeanne Rovaldi Manning Nancy Eagan Gennaro Gilberta E. Boucher Geoffrey C. Walker Joan Buckley Matson Carroll J. Grant Kathleen Klimas Bourn Kathleen Collagan Wentworth Mary Lisa Dowd McGinley Linda Wertheim Graydon Kenneth J. Cahill Ralph E. Wentworth Susan Whalen McKeown Patricia A. Hamilton Kenneth R. Carpenter Christopher J. Wolf Karen Lagan McNamara Matthew B. Hogan Isabel Bohannon Cummings Joseph E. Woolley Jr. Constance Merritt Laura Franco Jeppesen Clare McGuinness Drury Margaret Burns Morrison Richard D. Jones Peter A. Curran Class of 1966 Doris Turgeon Ouimette Charles J. Keefe Charles Drury Richard N. Riscassi Sally Calafiore Keefe Brendan Durkin 25% Participation (41 out of 166) Paula Tapogna Sadlon Thomas C. Kerrigan William R. Eckert III $7,465.00 Total Class Contribution Margaret Linehan Skahill Dorothy Hippe King Stephen J. Ellis $6,465.00 Northwest Catholic Fund Jane Carangelo Slagle Marie McLaughlin Koontz Gail Doherty Foss Linda Andrew Starr Richard W. Lamb Anonymous L. Matthew Frank Michael J. Steeves Elizabeth Stumpf Lankarge Donald Armour Frank E. Genovese Jo Anne Keating Thorpe Elta-Jeanne Guillet Leonard Sheila Navin Armour Kathleen Guinan Hoyt Mary Boucher Tuohy Monica McGill John N. Bohannon III Norma F. Ingram Elaine Civittolo Wolf Martha Smith Murphy John J. Bracken, III Timothy F. Kelliher, Jr. Mary Campise Zdrojowy William P. Murphy Susan Coffey Brimmer Catherine Zunner Kennelly Judith Merritt Rowean Ann Cameron Albert A. Lavoie Susan Wolfe Seigars Armando L. Casals Class of 1967 Patricia Patry Le Brun Robert J. Slusarz Jeffrey Cashman James J. Leary III 25% Participation (40 out of 163) Sarah Sprogell Robert J. Christopher Linda Raymond MacDonald $11,162.19 Total Class Contribution Charleen Parent Taylor Anne Smith Mahoney Anne Pettit Conway $6,162.19 Northwest Catholic Fund Gail Meucci Turner Linda Goulet Curro Kathleen Adams Mashl Margaret McCormack Urban Robert Dahill Anonymous James J. McGill Stephen R. Urban James Dolen Melissa Foohey Andriks Robert J. Mulready Nicholas S. Walsh

“ I can remember thinking, when I heard that the school was called “Northwest,” that it seemed an odd choice for the proper name of a Catholic school. What is that? There had been no Saint Northwest. Nothing I’d ever heard of associated with the Catholic Church contained the word “Northwest.” It was not even faintly sacred or religious, a seemingly secular concession to the era. But over time, to me, Northwest came to mean a true heading, a profound compass point of great worth, a passage to excellence, a sacred place at the foot of a mountain where we were instructed to discover and improve the spiritual, intellectual and physical gear needed for a long journey of many years’ duration. It was at 29 Wampanoag

Drive that I found my direction, that I discovered my voice. It was at Northwest

that I received an extraordinary secondary education and where I developed a love of acting and the“ thrill of performance that would lead me to a life’s work in broadcasting. It’s a gift for which I shall always be grateful, and which I will never be able to fully repay. Rich Lamb ‘67 Staff Reporter, WCBS 880 Radio, New York

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Class of 1968

22% Participation (38 out of 170) $62,950.00 Total Class Contribution $12,950.00 Northwest Catholic Fund Jill Carangelo Ailleo Robert Barrett Nancy J. Blaschinski Virginia Redden Boland Albert A. Bosco, Jr. Mark D. Breen Brian J. Brimmer Timothy H. Callahan William Collins Mary Ellen Sullivan Connors John G. Coroso Kathleen B. Curry Terence J. Donovan Michelle Richard DuChemin Susan Fay-Wilcox Barbara Roohr Karas Vincent H. Kraft Anne M. Lagan Despite the lousy weather (and the home-team loss), the NWC-Xavier football game Paul Larochelle on September 12 offered a nostalgic return to a fierce rivalry; this was the first time Ronald A. Letkiewicz Virginia Wilkinson Maillet the two teams had played each other since 1986. Soggy but enjoying themselves anyway John N. Mastro on “Alumni Hill” were (from left) Tom Kearney ’74, Jed Hayes ’73, Kirsten Hayes, and Joseph G. Meny Mandy Van Schaack, wife of Buck Van Schaack ’81. David H. Miller, Jr. Linda La Querre Nawrot Robin W. Larkin Jeffrey Facey Jo-Anne K. Graham Ellie Plukas-Smith Rene J. Lopez Richard J. Fairbrother Robert J. Griffin Kathleen Moriarty Ramont John F. Luby David F. Fulton, Jr. Mary Bellizzi Halloran Mary Jordan Sanford Geraldine A. Luksic J. Michael Halloran Edward S. Jason Kathleen Kelly Satut Michael McGuire Shannon Stock Herzfeld Paul C. Kelly Miguel Satut Daniel Montano Wayne P. Levasseur Janice Manfredi Karen Mascolo Schweihs Charles D. Mulkeen Barbara Parutka Maffett Brian McGuire Michael Schweihs Joseph E. Navin, Jr. Mary F. Marcikonis Patricia Romano McMahon Maurice R. Turcotte, Jr. Terrence D. O’Connell Liza Dunlay Marecek Mary G. Morley Janet Tonucci Waters Stephen J. Pitura Ellen Maguire Martinelli Peter J. Murphy James C. Weaver Maureen Glynn Powers James V. Martinelli Thomas J. O’Brien Dean Willis Thomas A. Rupp Kathleen W. Meaney Jamie Dernbach Potkai Thomas J. Zajac Janet Crowley Sackbauer Jose A. Mendes Michael T. Roye Diane Bachta Zalewski Mary E. Scott Sandra Dittman Mendes Mary Quinn Spillane Larry P. Sicard James L. Mulshine Barbara Beck Stiles Class of 1969 Lenore Kelly Stebbins E. Flynn O’Keefe Joseph J. Tedone Catherine Peck Tamburro Sandra Corthouts Petruccelli 18% Participation (35 out of 193) John G. Tamburro Arthur A. Poliquin III Class of 1972 $68,452.60 Total Class Contribution Marguerite Lenge Weaver William F. Scully III $5.030.00 Northwest Catholic Fund Thomas M. Sheridan 24% Participation (43 out of 176) Anonymous Class of 1970 Michael J. Slusarz $13,460.00 Total Class Contribution Edward D. Boudreau, Jr. $8,290.00 Northwest Catholic Fund 20% Participation (32 out of 162) Margaret Bracken Cherchia Class of 1971 Mary Lou T. Angelastro $8,880 Total Class Contribution Thomas D. Chrosniak III M. Catherine Donohue Barnhart $8,580.00 Northwest Catholic Fund 15% Participation (26 out of 171) Joanne R. Collins Philip J. Bieluch $12,785.00 Total Class Contribution John Collins III Roberta L. Allison Janet Lynch Black $6,785.00 Northwest Catholic Fund Louise Lagueux Concodello Elizabeth Collins Barton Philip M. Bonee Ann Marie Faucher Corona Linda A. Borawski Anonymous Gerard F. Boucher Anne Ryan Degnan Ellen C. Brassil Thomas E. Burton Arthur W. Brickley T. J. Donohue Thomas D. Callahan Elaine Davis Charette Albert J. Callahan David A. Downes Mary E. Chamberland Damien T. Davis Barbara Blanchfield Carpenter Nancy Tuohy Frobel Robert F. Cleary Thomas G. Dudeck Class of 1972 Reunion Gift Edward E. Guillet Marcel L. D’Auteuil James F. Duffy Catherine Finley Colli Donna Anderson Halloran Lorrie D. Devine Barry Emswiler Joan Sennett Compagna Michael J. Hoar Maureen Meaney Dietze Walter H. Ghent Catherine Lawyer Corbett William J. Keenan Patti Donovan Christine A. Gibson Michael J. Coursey

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Nancy Wertheim Creed Beth Curry Judith Preston Francis Susan E. Shea Elizabeth M. Curran Janet Descoteaux DeAngelo Ginny Grenham James J. Sivo John M. DeAngelis Karen Mastrandrea DeBari Susan E. Grimes Lynn A. Smith Susan Devine Dick Margaret M. Derby Patricia McGuire Harrison Nancy J. Smith Mary Lou Tuohy Duffy Rosemary Navin Dowd Bruce R. Jachym Mary Pat Daniels Dunbar Laurier Fillion Thomas B. Kearney Class of 1976 Marcella Hart Esler Sylvie Veilleux Fillion Robert A. Keefe William J. Fiocchetta Robert P. Gigliotti Dominick M. Leva 17% Participation (22 out of 126) Herve A. Gelinas Elizabeth Roemke Graves Ida D. McGhee $13,510.00 Total Class Contribution Mary Ellen Hennessey Gerardi Violette O. Haldane Michael A. O’Brien $11,110.00 Northwest Catholic Fund Douglas Guimond Thomas P. Heslin Jr. Kathleen Beatty Palma Anonymous Mark Hagarty Tim Holmes Victor J. Pileika Robertina Saltibus Analo Lucinda A. Harris Michael J. Klimas Ellen Schiffer Quinn Richard J. Andrew Gary M. Jachym Robert G. Leeds John J. Quinn Jr. Theresa Notte Becker Joanne Rees Kaczor Peter H. Lesiczka James R. Turner Gayle Apuzzo Dillman Kathleen Tracey LaChance Sharon Maloney Thomas W. Donohue Terrence T. Lescoe Anthony Mascolo Class of 1975 Thomas Fenton Richard K. Malone Susan Hickey McCabe Duane J. Haley Daniel B. Mara Timothy J. McGuire 20% Participation (28 out of 141) Eleanor J. Hart Joan M. Maradie Russell Morrisett $5,535.00 Total Class Contribution John W. Heslin Kevin G. McGuire Maureen Fitzgerald Norton $4,635.00 Northwest Catholic Fund Patrice Preston Heslin Mary Ellen Burke Nichols Kathleen M. O’Connor Donald Anderson Mary Schiffer Jones Christopher J. Perigard Joanne Scapellati Protasewich Susan Chamberland Anderson Deborah Samolyk MacMillan John J. Phelan Susan Heslin Quish Richard J. Cobb Bridget Walsh Moses Jerome V. Schierberl William P. Quish III Theresa Desjardins Cobb Gerry Mullane Robert E. Shangraw Timothy Shangraw Sheri Williams Connelly Jean Lambertson Nowak Margaret Redden Sitarz Roberta O’Brien Stimpson Michael C. Daly Gloria Maradie Reddy Joseph J. Turner Michael F. Tyler Joseph J. Darman Michael D. Shangraw Jacqueline Lapenta Wasta Cristina Creamer Downes Maura Hennessy Shaw Kathryn Griffin Wilkinson Class of 1974 Melanie Wentworth Dumont John T. Simoneau Michael P. Flaherty Mary Rice Sternberg 16% Participation (26 out of 159) Class of 1973 Robert A. Giuliano Joan O’Brien Wildfeuer $16,260.42 Total Class Contribution Catherine E. Gobes 27% Participation (37 out of 135) $9,979.17 Northwest Catholic Fund Jacqueline Bisson Gustafson $29,960.00 Total Class Contribution Class of 1977 Peter H. Baril Peggy Burke Hall $10,660.00 Northwest Catholic Fund Alice Hewston Baril Jacqueline Johnson 23% Participation (42 out of 179) Mark Archambault Terence P. Brewer John F. Kearns III $20,090.72 Total Class Contribution Tim Bourret Catherine Pszonowsky Col Maureen A. Keefe $16,790.72 Northwest Catholic Fund Bradford M. Brimmer Ann Marie O’Neil Davoren Carolyn Hughes LaMonaca Anonymous Patricia Hart Brodeur Thomas F. Davoren III Terry Caruso Michalman Anthony R. Amato Tim Bye Cynthia Killian Dodd Michelle Maglaty Mostello John J. Baibak Mark R. Caldarella Gerard L. Donohue Peggy O’Neil-Murphy Kevin T. Bowie Gail Davis Cardwell Mary Laporte Duey Dennis R. Robinson Mark W. Boya George Colli, III Geralyn Tuohy Eagan John F. Roth Mary Malloy Brotman Eugene Cronin Michael O. Eagan Robert J. Shay “ I came to Northwest Catholic by a twist of fate. I was awarded a need-based scholarship for freshman year. Looking back now, I can only wonder what path my life would have taken had I gone to public high school. What is clear is the impact that Northwest has had upon my life. The school provided the empathetic mentors, supportive environment, moral fiber, and intellectual rigor to help me face the challenges of life. Its teachers, coaches and staff provided a robust environment of faith, academia and social responsibility that left a lifelong imprint upon me. During my postgraduate studies, I truly came to appreciate the lessons that Sr. Boyle and Fr. Bock imparted a decade before. I am proud of the success that

Northwest Catholic has had in positively influencing so many young lives, and the impact it has had on my life. I am“ elated that I can help support the school’s future through my scholarship gift. Russell Morrisett ‘73 Finance Group Manager, United Parcel Service Atlanta, Georgia

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“ Northwest Catholic was and still is a great community. At Northwest, I was

able to develop as a student, while making friendships that have survived over

many years. Having just attended my 30th reunion, I was reminded just how much the school has meant to me and many“ other classmates. Listening to all of the stories that were recalled with such clarity brought so many smiles to the alumni in attendance. What a great place!

Kevin Grenham ‘78 President, Future Benefits Cheshire, CT

Elizabeth Hemond Cannone Andrew S. Clarke Frederick J. Lewis Class of 1981 Michael T. Cobb Angela R. Coco Deborah Belch Lyon Joseph M. Conderino William C. Doran Jr. Francis D. McGarry 14% Participation (23 out of 162) George B. Curry Martha Fanning Erickson Robert J. Melanson $7,700.00 Total Class Contribution Kerry Kearns Curry Doreen Hoar Friel Mary Dunn Miner $2,700.00 Northwest Catholic Fund Roger A. Cyr Michael A. Friel Mary C. Muccio Michael P. Deneen Kevin W. Grenham Kathleen Ohlheiser Murray John F. Begley Denise Bouvier Desmarais Claudia A. Hart Nancy Sinsigalli Nardone Matthew Brewer Debora Metcalfe Doucette Anne O’Connor Hutchins David G. Pastula Michele Cavanagh Burris William F. Dougherty Maureen Quish Jendraszek Meg McKenna Piccione Ronald C. Clarke Meg Flaherty Robert B. Kay Martin M. Pitek Mary Clark Connell Jeannette Frigon Ellen McGuire Kelly John F. Schiffer Kathi Shawgraw Cotugno Carl D. Frobel Arthur B. Landry III Ann Flaherty Steinle Eileen Brennan Deneen Elisa Craemer Genovese Andrew M. Lombard Peter B. Vaphiades Susan Silvester Duncan Roseann Pauroso Gomez James A. Lovkay Diane Mangan Venora Elaine Dunie Brian F. Gorman Sara Hibbeler Maxcy Zina Dreslius Zabulis Brigid DeGrandis Fox Terry Meier Hast Mark McGoldrick Margaret Verrengia Hallinan Tracey Young Horner Kevin McHugh Class of 1980 Lee Ann La Porte Harper Kevin Hughes Maura Alix Meece Suzanne Wise King Vicki Shangraw Kvedar Jean Donnelly Molloy 18% Participation (24 out of 137) Kara Cunningham Langan Cathleen Fox Laffin Michael F. Morris $25,185.00 Total Class Contribution Loretta Lizotte-Sharkey Karen Rodgers Miller Debra Desjardins Levesque Suzanne Dumont Navin $22,585.00 Northwest Catholic Fund Jeanne Newcomb McGeehin Kathleen Lennon Newman Kathleen Connors O’Brien Anonymous James E. McKinney James B. O’Toole Joel S. Peterson Donald M. Bisson Mark C. Molloy Gina Capodicasa Panek Holly O’Brien Stauber Patricia A. Bray Diane Berube Purcell Keith A. Samolyk Diane Sisk Tretton Deirdre Walsh Crowell J. Thaddeus Rice Patricia Shea-Lovell Tim Venora James E. Dakin Michael S. Riley Catherine Landers Shires Kevin C. Werle William R. Denton Margaret Brimmer Rollins Kevin A. Wholey Mary Beth Daly White Dwight S. Edwards Mike Romano Theresa Morse Hatzikostas Dawn Sarro Class of 1982 Class of 1979 Carol Dupuis Haylon Ellen Fox Spalluto Joan M. Hijeck John G. Tunila 19% Participation (28 out of 145) 15% Participation (26 out of 173) Barbara Lennon Hooper Daniel Venora $3,990.00 Total Class Contribution $14,875.00 Total Class Contribution Sean Hurley Steve L. Walsh $3,865.00 Northwest Catholic Fund $9,175.00 Northwest Catholic Fund Robert E. Hyatt Maura Walsh-O’Brien William C. Balcezak Joan Janiszewski Karas Allison Reck Anneser Sharon Tracey Barrett Mary Davoren Kycia Michael Bednarz Class of 1978 Timothy J. Brimmer Matthew Manock Cheryl Weissenburger Blough Antonietta Zullo Carreira Colleen Barry Miller David F. Blough 20% Participation (34 out of 167) Catherine A. Curis Colleen W. Moore Thomas M. Brewer $18,645.00 Total Class Contribution Patrick Daly Sarah Hagearty Nalbantian Brian J. Dalton $17,095.00 Northwest Catholic Fund Christopher D. Deneen Robert J. O’Brien Susan Pastula D’Anna Anonymous Susan Smith Dolan Kevin M. Quinn Elizabeth Dougherty Davis Marybeth Norko Buckley John L. Flannery, Jr. William J. Scully Sharon Royce Dempsey Thomas M. Buckley Maureen McGoldrick Hann Cynthia L. Sullivan Catherine O’Toole Denton Anne Dante Carroll Robert J. Hilliard Kevin J. Walsh Carrie E. Doyle Noreen Daly Cavanaugh Cecil D. Hudson Margaret A. Eagan

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Christopher J. Gauthier William J. Kelly III Scott C. Thresher Julie Schiffer Climer Peter Gobes Julie Flaherty Livingstone Lisa Wojtowicz Wood Margaret Hennessy Knight Patrice Landers Grish Meg Grady McCrudden Heather Attianese Popella James L. Hudak Marlene Facey McGunigle Class of 1987 Kerry Casey Kelley Donald J. Melanson Class of 1990 Wilder J. Leavitt Maribeth Brewer Morrissey 9% Participation (10 out of 108) Joseph Liss James K. O’Brien $3,350.00 Total Class Contribution 15% Participation (8 out of 54) Marie De Maio Mansolillo John A. Wain $1,850.00 Northwest Catholic Fund $4,950.00 Total Class Contribution Ellen Dakin Matthews $950.00 Northwest Catholic Fund Adam M. Cloud Nora E. O’Brien Class of 1985 Christopher Cloud Sean N. Cronin Katherine I. Parker Michele Lattanzi Paul Jerald P. Facey Pete Peterson 10% Participation (15 out of 144) Michael Remigino Maribeth Hilliard Hager Anne Marie Barbieri Rustic $2,490.00 Total Class Contribution Elizabeth Schave-Bemis Heather Porch Rutkowski Rosanne Craemer Shea $2,340.00 Northwest Catholic Fund Mark D. Stevenson Elizabeth Gies Schuck Anonymous Lynne Chesner Torbeck Tchaka B. Shepherd Class of 1983 Michael H. Barnes Richard L. Tressy Daniel Sisk Amy Di Pippo Connors Rachel Ginnetti Tressy Julie Sweeney Smith 10% Participation (16 out of 153) Drew M. Dillworth Kathleen Willey $3,245.00 Total Class Contribution Johanna Goodrich Goetcheus $3,045.00 Northwest Catholic Fund Class of 1991 Robert Hanks Class of 1988 Kelly Barrett Andrew Sandra Murray Hayes 11% Participation (5 out of 44) Mary Beth Kearney Begley Andrew R. Marafino 13% Participation (16 out of 120) $5,200 Total Class Contribution Class of ‘83 Reunion Gift Eileen Walsh Neubert $9,192.00 Total Class Contribution $5,200 Northwest Catholic Fund Edward M. Connors Kathleen Shima O’Brien $3,692.00 Northwest Catholic Fund Cynthia Poirot Breitenbach Mary Kate Haley Farrington Robert Quinn, Jr. Kevin W. Baker Tyler S. Marciano Timothy G. Flanagan Patricia Hayes Reyda Robert S. Chamerda Lauren Shukie McHugh Dawn Lysak Kane Catherine Rusconi Sansbury Maura Shea Crowley Jennifer Guertin Shockley Matthew R. Marafino Margaret Guertin Schubach James P. Cullen Luke Walsh G. Thomas Marshall Michael J. Sisk Linda Krein Cullen Robert C. McNally Jennifer Macedonia Culligan Elizabeth Forand Morrisroe Class of 1992 Class of 1986 Katherine Santos Hawkom John Peterson Alison Brewer Jamin 4% Participation (3 out of 78) Annemarie Smith 12% Participation (14 out of 120) Karen Whittel Lavoie $1,125.00 Total Class Contribution Tammy Mendes Snyder $5,610.00 Total Class Contribution Peter C. Lavoie $1,125.00 Northwest Catholic Fund Laurene Gent St. Jacques $3,610.00 Northwest Catholic Fund Mark R. Leopoldino Mark N. St. Sauveur Margaret Berges John T. Berry John P. Makuch Margo Gagliardi Tucker Tim Dunn Franklyn Chang Elizabeth Guertin Regan Amy F. Morales Leslie DeMaio Costello Christine Shank Class of 1984 John Danek Jennifer Samolyk Maura Cavanagh Dick Michelle L. Thresher Class of 1993 10% Participation (12 out of 122) Jennifer Schiffer Freeh $7,471.40 Total Class Contribution 5% Participation (3 out of 64) Libby B. Gray $1,940.00 Northwest Catholic Fund Class of 1989 $85.00 Total Class Contribution Sheila L. Kristofak $85.00 Northwest Catholic Fund Jeffrey R. Batson Kathryn Van Bramer Palmer 6% Participation (4 out of 72) Teresa Giegel Bournique James F. Quagliaroli $550.00 Total Class Contribution Anonymous Maura Travers Douglas Katherine A. Schave $550.00 Northwest Catholic Fund Carla Armstrong MacKay Ellen Shea Gilhooly Jeanne Claffey Silverwatch Anabela Felicissimo Xavier Daniel F. Barrett

“ Northwest Catholic provided the opportunity for me to excel in both academics and sports in an environment where the faculty and students demonstrated faith, values, and respect for the individual student on a daily basis. The academic foundation and values that were taught and reinforced during my years at NWC

helped me to succeed in college and beyond, as I proceeded through my professional

career. I cannot read a novel without my thoughts drifting to Paul Reardon or Dan Marcus, study history without envisioning Robert DeBurro, balance“ a chemical equation without Carol Canora diffusing into my consciousness, or contemplate the existence of God without seeing Fr. Lawrence Bock smile. Tom Marshall, MD ‘83 Western Mountain Surgical Care Farmington, ME

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“ Attending Northwest Catholic was an invaluable experience for me. It was a great learning environment,“ and it instilled in me many values that are still important to me now. Most importantly, I met a lot of great people, with whom I am still good friends today.

David Marceau ‘95 Vice President, Guy Carpenter & Co., Hartford

Class of 1994 Class of 1998 Class of 2002 Rachel Driscoll John Scurlock 13% Participation (9 out of 71) 2% Participation (2 out of 99) 7% Participation (9 out of 126) $1235.00 Total Class Contribution $80.00 Total Class Contribution $400.00 Total Class Contribution Class of 2007 $822.50 Northwest Catholic Fund $80.00 Northwest Catholic Fund $400.00 Northwest Catholic Fund 0.7% Participation (1 out of 136) Bill D. Arel Stephanie S. Fellingham Michelle C. Althen $25.00 Total Class Contribution Elise Guidobono Garbeck Andre D. Jean-Francois Jr. Kate Johnson $25.00 Northwest Catholic Fund Erica M. Lucas Paul F. Lizak, II Elizabeth Lynch Oates Class of 1999 Michael D. Parker Jr. Danielle Ashley Leonard Jonathan Reed Marcia Minto Prignano Jeffrey Soto 11% Participation (12 out of 112) Amanda Miser Reese Class of 2008 Joye A. Thaller $740.00 Total Class Contribution Jeffrey M. Slomski Byron J. Thresher $740.00 Northwest Catholic Fund Keelan J. Wentworth 18.6% (34 of 183) John R. Wilson Maggie L. Zweiben Pledged $2,609.92 over the next five Kelly A. Carpenter years, primarily to the Financial Aid Fund Michelle M. Dube Class of 1995 Joseph A. Fulliero Class of 2003 Jose A. Almedina Niamh J. O’Leary W. Anthony Blake 7% Participation (5 out of 74) 6% Participation (7 out of 116) Paul J. Prignano Barrington G. Bogle, Jr. $710.00 Total Class Contribution $270.00 Total Class Contribution Mary Beth Slavin Reiss Joseph M. Buda $660.00 Northwest Catholic Fund $270.00 Northwest Catholic Fund Justin R. Smith Kelsey Cahalan Jason Lambert Michelle L. Stratton Ari J. Barnett Victoria Clarke David P. Marceau Amanda L. Vacca-Bartley Matthew Cronin Katherine Curtin Andrew S. Molloy Nigel P. Williams Nicole Krupa Madeline Deneen Joshua Reese Patrick Williamson Timothy M. O’Rourke David Durao John B. Shukie Alaine F. ZuWallack Hilary J. Scurlock Nicholas Filomeno Joshua M. Sider Justin Green Class of 1996 Class of 2000 Meghan Williamson Elise Huehner Andrei Libert 4% Participation (3 out of 69) 2% Participation (2 out of 104) Class of 2004 Kristin Lombard $875.00 Total Class Contribution $125.00 Total Class Contribution Celina Marquis $875.00 Northwest Catholic Fund $125.00 Northwest Catholic Fund 2% Participation (2 out of 124) Brandon A. Marshall $35.00 Total Class Contribution Julianne McAndrews Amanda Ankerman William H. Champlin IV $35.00 Northwest Catholic Fund Brittany Milliken Patrick Corkum Sr. Owen M. Davis Shannon Morales George Oprica Meghan M. Bissell Adam Mortillaro Class of 2001 Sarah E. Driscoll Billy Napolean Class of 1997 Hannah Pelton 10% Participation (10 out of 99) Class of 2005 Benjamin Pluta 9% Participation (7 out of 81) $365.00 Total Class Contribution Robert Prignano $635.00 Total Class Contribution $365.00 Northwest Catholic Fund 1% Participation (1 out of 163) Stacie Provencher $385.00 Northwest Catholic Fund $30.00 Total Class Contribution Jason Bannock Nora Regan $30.00 Northwest Catholic Fund Daniel Avery Nathan Breglio Brandon Sands Bridget Miller Fichera Diana Lamenzo Nicholas J. Lorenzo Laura Scapellati Amy L. Griffin Michael Paparella Carolyn Spalluto Silvia Santos Lopes James Prignano Class of 2006 Danielle St. Jacques Kyla McMahon Delroy Ross Paul Vignati Amaris Mendez Justin A. Sider 2% Participation ( 3 out of 141) Elena Washington Danielle L. Watt Jane Sitarz $185.00 Total Class Contribution Elizabeth Whalen Jacqueline Tanzella $185.00 Northwest Catholic Fund Kathleen Williamson Christine Willey William T. Bissell

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Northwest Catholic is fortunate to receive considerable financial support each year from the parents of our students. Recognizing that tuition alone does not cover the cost of a child’s education, many parents choose to make a gift to the Northwest Catholic Fund that helps subsidize the difference between the actual cost and the tuition. These important gifts make it possible for us to maintain a reasonable tuition relative to other private schools. Additionally, parents support Northwest Catholic through other gifts to endowment and capital projects. We are indeed grateful to these parents for the investment they have made in enhancing the educational experience we are able to provide to our students. Parents contributed $105,640 to the Northwest Catholic Fund, with total parent giving amounting to $203,100.

Rev. Colton Society ($10,000+) Mr. and Mrs. Louis F. Godbout Mrs. Linda B. Krikawa Keith and Sandra Gollenberg Mr. Mark C. Molloy ‘77 and Mr. and Mrs. Peter A. Bourdon Dr. Neville J. Graham and Mrs. Jean Donnelly Molloy ‘78 Mr. and Mrs. Giuliano DiFrancesco Dr. Tracy E. Brennan Graham Mr. and Mrs. Russell J. Pelton Mr. and Mrs. Michael L. Golic Mr and Mrs. William Harris Mr. and Mrs. Peter Schwartz Mr. and Mrs. John M. Hughes Mr. and Mrs. Christopher J. Hug Mr. Robert St. Jacques and Mr. and Mrs. Kevin B. Lathrop Mr. and Mrs. Kelly J. Kearney Mrs. Laurene St. Jacques ‘83 Mr. and Mrs. Edmond Murphy Mr. and Mrs. Steven W. Krupa Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Sullivan Mr. and Mrs. Michael A. Paternoster, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas M. Kunkel Mr. Nicholas G. Tomaiuolo Mr. John F. Randazzo Dr. Richard Kuntz and Dr. Joanne Kuntz Dr. Susan M. Wiskowski Mr. Joseph Spalluto and Dr. Marc Leuenberger and Mrs. Ellen Fox Spalluto ‘77 Dr. Mary E. Leuenberger Patrons ($250+) Mr. and Mrs. John M. Looney, Jr. 1961 Society ($5,000+) Mr. and Mrs. Robert B. Luby Mr. and Mrs. Robert D. Battaglia Mr. John F. Begley ‘81 and Mr. Michael Barton and Mr. Matthew Lynch and Mrs. Susan Banks Mrs. Mary Beth Kearney Begley ‘83 Mrs. Elizabeth Collins Barton ‘70 Mr. Scott Mansolillo and Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth L. Boin Mr. Michael O. Eagan ‘74 and Mrs. Marie De Maio Mansolillo ‘82 Mr. John Cannone and Mrs. Geralyn Tuohy Eagan ‘74 Mr. and Mrs. Peter Marandino Mrs. Elizabeth Hemond Cannone ‘77 Mr. and Mrs. David C. Knortz Mr. and Mrs. Daniel L. Martin Mr. and Mrs. Michael J. McAndrews Mr. and Mrs. Michael F. Clapis Mr. Michael P. Deneen ‘77 and Green & White Circle ($2,500+) Mr. and Mrs. E. Merritt McDonough, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Brad Mead Mrs. Jennifer L. Deneen Mr. Philip M. Bonee ‘72 and Mrs. Valerie Bonee Mr. and Mrs. Stephen J. Mencio Mr. and Mrs. Robert B. Dornfried, Jr. Mr. Mark S. Drusedum & Ms. Molly Knorr Mr. and Mrs. David M. Oleasz Mr. and Mrs. Dennis F. Durao Mr. and Mrs. R. Nelson Griebel Mr. and Mrs. Michael Pariano Mr. and Mrs. Harold F. Geissler Mrs. Gail W. McCue Mr. and Mrs. David Skalski Mr. James Hallinan and Mr. Timothy J. McGuire ‘73 and Dr. and Mrs. Thomas E. Spignesi Mrs. Margaret Verrengia Hallinan ‘81 Mrs. Susan McGuire Mr. and Mrs. Scott C. Strid Mr. John W. Heslin ‘76 and Mr. Michael McKeon & Mr. and Mrs. Thomas N. Tartaro Mrs. Patrice Preston Heslin ‘76 Ms. Joan Keating-McKeon Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Terrion Mr. and Mrs. David M. Kelly Mrs. Beverly Merkel Dr. and Mrs. Paul V. Vignati Ms. Donna P. Lorenzo Mr. Stephen T. Merkel Mr. and Mrs. William J. Walsh Mr. and Mrs. David L. McCormick Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. O’Hara Mr. and Mrs. Frank G. Waltman Mr. and Mrs. John D. Moore Mr. and Mrs. John H. Quinn, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. John E. Webber Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Mortillaro Mr. and Mrs. Edward R. Whalen Mrs. Suzanne C. Piacentini Dominican Society ($1,000+) Mr. and Mrs. Brian D. Williamson Mr. Kerry G. Ruiz and Ms. Carissa A. Fusco Mr. Hyun Tack Shin & Mrs. Joungsoon Huh Anonymous Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Sullivan Benefactors ($500+) Mr. Clinton Becker and Mrs. Karen Tyler Mrs. Theresa Notte Becker ‘76 Mr. Mark W. Boya ‘77 and Teresa R. Boya Mr. Michael F. Tyler ‘73 Mr. and Mrs. Richard Beckerman Mr. Arthur W. Brickley Jr. ‘72 and Mr. and Mrs. Thomas K. Varney Mr. Joseph Buda and Ms. Linda Moran-Buda Mrs. Mary C. Brickley Mr. Michael Young and Dr. Lisa Jordan-Young Mr. and Mrs. C. Avery Buell Mr. and Mrs. Peter A. Budarz Mr. and Mrs. Paul K. Butler Mr. and Ms. John M. Chapman Sponsors ($100+) Mr. and Mrs. Lucien J. Cance Mr. and Mrs. Paul J. Ciotto Mr. and Mrs. Jon M. Case Mr. and Mrs. Robert D. Crawford Anonymous Mr. and Mrs. Robert Clark Mr. and Mrs. Michael P. Dahlem Mr. and Mrs. Cezary Ambrozej Mr. William B. Collins ‘68 and Mr. Alfred Masciocchi and Mr. and Mrs. Louis J. Auletta Mrs. Sally T. Collins Mrs. Catherine E. Gobes ‘75 Mr. and Mrs. William J. Backhaus Mr. and Mrs. Kevin W. Conway Mr. and Mrs. Richard W. Hancock, Jr. Mr. Peter J. Boorman and Ms. Lyn Connery Dr. George Curry ‘77 and Mr. and Mrs. Phil Hopkins Mr. Glenn Bournique and Mrs. Kerry Kearns Curry ‘77 Mr. and Mrs. Richard J. Hunter Mrs. Teresa Giegel Bournique ‘84 Mr. and Mrs. Kevin M. Dowd Mr. and Mrs. William A. Kachnowski Sr. Mr. Robert J. Buckley and Mr. and Mrs. Kamal R. Faldu Mr. and Mrs. Michael E. Kennedy Mrs. Noreen Branley-Buckley Mr. and Mrs. Thomas J. Filomeno Ms. Laurie Kennedy Mr. and Mrs. Allen Chin Mr. and Mrs. Daniel J. Filomeno Mr. Wayne W. Kowalczyk and Mr. and Mrs. Thomas W. Conlin Dr. and Mrs. John T. Fitzpatrick Dr. Pamela D. Kowalczyk Mr. and Mrs. Timothy T. Corey Dr. Thomas Freund and Ms. Diane Mineck Mr. and Mrs. John J. Daly

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Mr. and Mrs. Bruce C. Dees Mr. and Mrs. Thomas A. Byrne Donors Mr. Christopher D. Deneen ‘79 and Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey J. Carr Mr. and Mrs. Svetozar Alexandru Mrs. Eileen Brennan Deneen ‘81 Mrs. Sandra Cleary Mr. and Mrs. Richard A. Beaule, Jr. Mrs. Thomas Desmarais and Mr. and Mrs. Carl J. Dean Mr. and Mrs. Winston A. Blake Mrs. Denise Bouvier Desmarais ‘77 Mr. James Duncan and Mr. and Mrs. Lee R. Brown, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Michael J. Donnelly Mrs. Susan Silvester Duncan ‘81 Mr. and Mrs. Gregory T. Carter Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence L. D’Orsi Dr. and Mrs. Kevin J. Flanagan Mr. and Mrs. James T. Clarke Dr. and Ms. Richard Duenas Mr. and Mrs. George Foster-Bey Mr. and Mrs. Thomas B. Connor Mr. Steven Erickson and Mr. and Mrs. Richard M. Frechette Ms. Alisa Conte Mrs. Martha Fanning Erickson ‘78 Mr. and Mrs. Daniel A. Gilmour Mr. and Mrs. Gene D. Denver Mr. Arthur Fox and Mrs. Brigid DeGrandis Fox ‘81 Mr. and Mrs. Rick Gomez Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Gary J. Gagnon Mr. and Mrs. John F. Gauger Mr. and Mrs. William F. Healey Mr. and Mrs. Russel Garcia Mr. Justin B. Gilhooly and Mr. and Mrs. Paul J. Hijeck Mr. Jeffrey G. Hagen and Dr. Jean Hagen Ms. Ellen Shea Gilhooly ‘84 Ms. Rosemary S. Hummel Mr. and Mrs. Kevin R. Hannifan Mr. and Mrs. Paul G. Grady, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Michael J. Janusko Mr. and Mrs. Patrick J. Higgins, III Mr. and Mrs. Michael D. Greenberg Ms. Roseline G. Joseph Mr. and Mrs. Henry B. Kudlacz Mr. and Mrs. Steven L. Grimshaw Mr. and Mrs. Gary R. Kevorkian Ms. Andrea E. Lombard Ms. Cynthia M. Gworek Mr. and Mrs. C. Robert Kinley Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Marquis Ms. Janet Johnson Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Lamari Ms. Elise Minor Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Kelly Mr. and Mrs. Mark E. Lombard Ms. Sheila M. Orsini Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Kuhlberg Mr. and Mrs. Robert F. McGowan Mr. and Mrs. Richard Parmanand Mr. Francis Laffin and Mr. and Mrs. John C. McKenna, Jr. Mrs. Elizabeth Parody Mrs. Cathleen Fox Laffin ‘77 Mr. and Mrs. Scott W. McKenzie Mr. and Mrs. James M. Ray Mr. Alan Lake and Dr. Anne E. Pidano Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan Neagle Mr. and Mrs. Scott M. Reed Mr. James T. Lane Mr. and Mrs. John F. Olszewski Ms. Valerie E. Ricketts Mr. and Mrs. Daniel LaPorte Mr. Scott C. Pearsall Mr. and Mrs. David A. Rocha Mr. Stephen Lusardi and Mr. and Mrs. James R. Peterson Mr. and Mrs. Edward Rybka Mrs. Lori Boya Lusardi ‘80 Dr. and Mrs. Paul T. Picciano Ms. Annamaria Salmeri Pherson Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Macchi Mr. and Mrs. Edward J. Ragalis Mr. and Mrs. Robert C. Siegel Dr. and Mrs. Joseph E. Marakovits Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Rode Mrs. Jamillia S. Stewart Mr. and Mrs. James J. McCormack Mr. and Mrs. Michael E. Rosano Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey J. Watts Mr. and Ms. Steve P. Milewski Mr. and Mrs. Joseph L. Salvio Mr. Joseph A. Whalen Mr. and Mrs. James M. Mitsch Mr. Yawo L. Simpini Mr. Ken White and Ms. Mary Beth Daly White ‘81 Mr. and Mrs. Christopher E. Moore Mr. and Mrs. Michael G. Smith Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey B. Yao Mr. and Mrs. Richard F. Morris Ms. MaryAnne B. Steadman Mr. Paul Murray and Mr. Richard Stevens and Ms. Marina Rodriguez Mrs. Kathleen Ohlheiser Murray ‘79 Mr. Andrew L. Wizner and Mr. and Mrs. Paul Nista Ms. Sheila M. Houlihan Mr. and Mrs. John J. Nocera Mr. James B. O’Toole ‘78 & Mrs. Margaret O’Toole Mr. and Mrs. John Platsis Mr. Blerim Prevalla Mr. Michael Regan and Ms. Lynne Tuohy Atty. and Mrs. Robert A. Scalise, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Mark Scapellati Mr. and Mrs. James J. Shea III Mrs. Virginia A. Stuart-Watt Mr. and Mrs. Alfred J. Tanguay Dr. William Tracey and Dr. Karen Tracey Mr. and Mrs. John Vaughn Mr. Mario P. Vicki Ms. Tracie L. Vicki Mr. and Mrs. James L. Walsh Mr. and Mrs. Joel D. Willis Mr. and Mrs. Robert A. Winland Mr. and Mrs. Tad W. Winterbottom Mr. and Mrs. John J. Yorio

Anniversary ($50+) Mr. and Mrs. Sergey V. Arzumanov Dr. and Mrs. Todd A. Bell Proud parents celebrate their daughters’ induction into the National Honor Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence F. Bissell Society in December 2007 (from left): Tracy Brennan Graham, M.D., Neville Mr. Joseph A. Bonfatto and Ms. Corinne Kapp Graham, M.D., and Maura Graham ’09; Drew Kearns ‘79, Caitlin Kearns ’09, Mr. and Mrs. James M. Boucher and Maura McNally Kearns ‘79.

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Parents of alumni continue to support Northwest Catholic as they see the value of the education borne out in their sons’ and daughters’ successes. This year, Alumni Parents gave $56,460 to the Northwest Catholic Fund, while their overall giving to all funds amounted to $71,710. We are deeply grateful for their ongoing support of the school.

Rev. Colton Society ($10,000+) Mr. and Mrs. Stephen J. Myott Dr. and Mrs. Liam P. O’Leary Mr. and Mrs. Richard J. Shima Patrons ($250.00+) Mr. and Mrs. John J. Quinn Michele and Joe Quinn and Family Mr. and Mrs. Richard L. Callahan 1961 Society ($5,000+) Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Sanacore Dr. and Mrs. John T. DeMaio Mr. and Mrs. Al P. Phillips Anonymous Mr. and Mrs. George H. Scurlock Mr. and Mrs. Ross E. Skelly Mrs. Mary E. Navin Mr. and Mrs. John C. Shukie Dr. and Mrs. Richard G. Sider Dr. and Mrs. Michael S. Tosatti Mr. William W. Walsh Green & White Circle ($2,500.00+) Mr. and Mrs. Daniel J. Sullivan Mr. and Mrs. Colby Thresher Mr. and Mrs. Forrest Wasserman The Berges Family Mr. Roger J. Williams Mr. and Mrs. Wes Cooper Benefactors ($500+) Mr. Walter J. Dyber Sponsors ($100+) Mr. and Mrs. John A. Facey Mr. and Mrs. Harry Attianese Anonymous Mr. and Mrs. Dennis J. Lubozynski Mrs. Catherine Brewer Mr. and Mrs. Brent Allen Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey E. Wagoner Atty. William R. Davis Dr. and Mrs. Michael S. Griffin Mr. and Mrs. Anthony J. Amenta Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Ayotte Dominican Society ($1,000.00+) Mr. and Mrs. Frederick S. Lenz, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. William C. Lichtenfels Mr. William F. Baker Mr. and Mrs. Winston Barrett Mr. and Mrs. Frank Martorelli Mr. and Mrs. Robert F. Bouvier Mr. and Mrs. Philip Carpenter Mr. H. Russell Ohlheiser, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Breglio Mr. and Mrs. Edward R. Cowles Mr. and Mrs. Joseph G. O’Rourke Mr. and Mrs. Alan F. Casey, Sr. Mr. Thomas M. Driscoll and Mrs. Josephine E. Rovaldi Mr. and Mrs. David Cloud Mrs. Patricia A. Teufel-Driscoll Mr. and Mrs. H. Michael Schiffer Dr. and Mrs. Richard J. Cobb Mr. and Mrs. F. Owen Eagan Atty. and Mrs. Herbert J. Shepardson Mr. and Mrs. Thomas J. Condon Mr. and Mrs. Philip F. Kelly Mr. and Mrs. Raymond M. Sisk Mr. and Mrs. Michael T. Conway Mr. and Mrs. Robert Magistri Mr. and Mrs. John W. Sitarz Mr. and Mrs. James G. Corbalis Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. McGoldrick Judge and Mrs. Richard A. Walsh Mrs. Ann M. Davis Dr. and Mrs. William E. Dowden Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Eukers Mr. and Mrs. John Q. Guedes Mr. and Mrs. Francis X. Hennessy Mrs. Helen S. Hill Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Hilliard, Sr. Mr. Nicholas Lorenzo Mr. and Mrs. Joseph L. Lynch Mr. William D. Molloy, Sr. Mrs. Marjorie Palm Mr. and Mrs. Louis Pellino Mr. and Mrs. Paul A. Reardon Mr. and Mrs. J. Timothy Reilly Mr. and Mrs. Robert C. Robinson Mr. and Mrs. Robert P. Schultz Mr. and Mrs. John R. Shaughnessy Mr. and Mrs. John A. Somerville Mr. and Mrs. James F. Tuohy

Anniversary ($50+) Ms. Dawn M. Anderson Mr. and Mrs. Leroy L. Bruff Mr. and Mrs. Martin J. Carroll Mrs. Gloria C. Chambers Ms. Donna Charette Among them, these three ladies have NWC children or grandchildren in a Dr. and Mrs. H. David Crombie total of eight different grad years! The ladies (and their children) are, from Mr. and Mrs. Thomas K. Cronin Mr. and Mrs. John A. Danaher III left: Maureen Fox (mother of Cathleen Fox Laffin ’77 and Ellen Fox Spalluto Mr. and Mrs. Henry Davis ’77, and grandmother of Maureen Spalluto ’06, Carolyn Spalluto ’08, Michael Mr. and Mrs. Larry W. Delphia Laffin ’11, Christopher Laffin ‘12, and Caitlin Spalluto ’12), Martha Terrion Mrs. Vincy C. Discenza (mother of Jill Terrion DaPonte ’01, Meghan Terrion ’03, and Ted Terrion ’10); Mr. and Mrs. Dale L. Evans and Ellen Fox Spalluto ’77 (mother of Maureen Spalluto ’06, Carolyn Spalluto Mr. and Mrs. Albert P. Fiocchetta Mr. and Mrs. Robert Gervais ’08, and Caitlin Spalluto ’12). 34 • ANNUAL REPORT, 2007-08 NORTHWEST CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL alumni parent honor roll of donors

Ms. Joyce Kwasniewski Mrs. Josephine F. DeAngelis Mr. and Mrs. William Miskavitch Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Melanson Mr. and Mrs. Michael E. Debboli Mr. Daniel E. Molloy Mrs. Perline Menyfield Mr. and Mrs. Michael A. DeConti Mr. Jose L. Morales Mr. and Mrs. Cecilio Palma Mrs. Anna M. Dennison Mrs. Donna B. Morrison Mr. and Mrs. Ralph C. Phillips Mrs. Marguerite W. Dionizio Ms. Jacqueline Nelson Mr. and Mrs. Paul E. Rohan Mrs. Yolande P. Dumont Mrs. Gayle Nicolay Mr. and Mrs. Carl G. Rosensweig Mr. and Mrs. Ralph W. Dunlea Dr. and Mrs. George B. Odlum, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Edward W. Samolyk Mrs. Janina Duzy Mr. and Mrs. Matthew P. Oprica Mr. and Mrs. Robert D. Shangraw Mrs. Elizabeth W. Egan Mr. and Mrs. Donald P. Perrault Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Paul W. Simoneau Mr. and Mrs. Robert S. Fairbairn Mrs. Lila C. Pitek Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Smith Mrs. Maria C. Ferreira Mrs. Elizabeth M. Plumley Mrs. Carol Stevenson Mr. and Mrs. Michael K. Flash Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Potter Mr. and Mrs. Gary F. Tatro Mr. and Mrs. Robert F. Giovino Mr. and Mrs. Neil Quagliaroli Mr. and Mrs. Bruce G. Twambly Mrs. Leonora Goroshko Mr. and Mrs. John J. Quinn Ms. Ernestine D. Vaught Mr. Clarence Gravely Mr. Herman Raphael Mr. and Mrs. Bertrand Williams Dr. and Mrs. Walter R. Hampton Mrs. Jeanne A. Ring Mr. and Mrs. Robert Zweiben Mr. John F. Hayes Mr. and Mrs. Thomas E. Roehl Ms. Debra B. Knight Mr. and Mrs. Michael J. Rogers, Sr. Donors Mr. Frank Kulig Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Rooney Ms. Beverly A. Lemonious Mr. and Mrs. Mario A. Rubino Anonymous Mr. and Mrs. Richard B. Leonard Mr. and Mrs. Edward Sieczek Mr. and Mrs. James F. Barry, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. George H. Lester Mr. and Mrs. Richard E. Smith, II Mr. and Mrs. Gary C. Bennett Mr. and Mrs. Roy Lewis Ms. Julie A. Smith Mr. John L. Bonee Mr. and Mrs. Daniel E. Lilly Mr. and Mrs. Ward F. Strange Mr. and Mrs. Edward F. Boudreau Mrs. Patricia A. Liner Mr. and Mrs. Anthony S. Vacca Mr. and Mrs. Clarence J. Bourret Mr. and Mrs. John J. Manfredi Mr. and Mrs. Stephen W. Warren Mrs. Barbara T. Bullard Mr. and Mrs. John J. Marks Mr. and Mrs. Donald Wilkerson Mr. and Mrs. Philip Carollo Mr. and Mrs. Earlington Matthews Mr. and Mrs. Raymond L. Williams Mr. and Mrs. Harold Castonguay Mrs. Ann C. McCarthy Mr. and Mrs. Joseph S. Wilusz Mr. and Mrs. Timothy E. Coleman Ms. Susan McNamara Mr. and Mrs. William Yokow Mr. and Mrs. Benito A. Crispino Mr. and Mrs. John B. Mengual Mr. and Mrs. Vaughn E. Young Mr. and Mrs. James J. Cronin Mr. John R. Metzler Mr. and Mrs. John Zullo

friends honor roll of donors

Friends are generous individuals and organizations who do not fall into one of the other donor categories. Friends donated $56,917 to the Northwest Catholic Fund, while overall giving to all funds amounted to $90,647.

Rev. Colton Society ($10,000.00+) Benefactors ($500.00+) Anniversary ($50.00+) Mr. and Mrs. William R. Fenoglio Rev. Eugene M. Kilbride Mr. and Mrs. Marino Boccuzzi Mrs. Carol B. Hunt Mr. and Mrs. Donald Nigro Mr. John C. Carmon The Reynolds Charitable Foundation, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Peter J. D’Amato Patrons ($250.00+) Mr. and Mrs. Paul Egan 1961 Society ($5,000.00+) Ms. Marguerite Riley Mr. Robert J. Daly Ms. Mary P. Sanady Anonymous Mr. and Mrs. Raymond H. Deck, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Robert U. Sattin Mr. and Mrs. Donald K. Wilson, Jr. Sponsors ($100.00+) Donors Green & White Circle ($2,500.00+) Anonymous Mr. and Mrs. Donald Deneen Anonymous Mr. Donald Brewer Mr. and Mrs. Victor G. Fraulo Mr. and Mrs. John P. Clark Mr. and Mrs. Jim Hubert Dominican Society ($1,000.00+) Mr. and Mrs. John C. Cosgrove Mrs. Mel Katafiasz Mr. Jeffrey Hanelius Mr. and Mrs. William Brewer Mrs. Irene Kowalski Mr. Robert M. Mittica Mr. and Mrs. Frank G. Mazzola Sr. Rev. Henry C. Frascadore Mr. James Nolan Mr. Richard I. Greenhut Ms. Helen T. Molloy Mr. and Mrs. Julian J. Senko Mr. and Mrs. Patrick J. Murphy Mr. Stuart Katz Mr. and Mrs. Daniel W. Weiswasser Mrs. Mildred C. Kay Rev. Richard B. Sherer Ms. Margaret Naness Mr. and Mrs. John D. Ritson

NORTHWEST CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL ANNUAL REPORT, 2007-08 • 35 faculty & staff honor roll of donors

The Northwest Catholic faculty, supported by administrators and staff, devote their time and energy to students’ intellectual, social, psychological, and spiritual development. As the core members of the school’s learning community, the faculty is dedicated to the maintenance of a stimulating and enriching educational environment. While that dedication is most obvious in their attention and concern for students, it also appears in the generosity with which faculty and staff support the school’s mission.

Anonymous Kristina Gillespie Lynn Prendergast Pat Allen Colleen Harrison Richard Puskarz Daniel Avery ‘97 Claudia Hart ‘78 Betsy Quinn Sara Demos Avery Sandra Murray Hayes ‘85 Joshua Reese ‘95 Ana Barrett Lisa Huston Janet Sheehan Slobodan Bogdan Joan Keating-McKeon Katy Sibley Teresa Giegel Bournique ‘84 Fran Laffin Ronald Swanson Susan Coffey Brimmer ‘66 Jane Leary Colby Thresher Madonna Burke Debra LeBel Cindy Todd Richard Callahan Kim McKernan William Tressler Catherine Curran Rosemary McNally Karen Tyler John Cusson Deborah Metzler Michael Tyler ‘73 Mark Dodd John Mirabello Marisa Varney Paul Fitzpatrick Elizabeth Lynch Oates ‘94 Margaret Williamson Matthew Fitzsimons Joyce O’Rourke Floyd Wilson Scott Fletcher Bobby Pace Mary Jo Foran Helga Phillips

Northwest Catholic has had only four Athletic Directors since 1961, and all four were on campus for the blessing and dedication of the renovated locker rooms on September 9. (From left): John Shukie, Charlie Larson, current AD Josh Reese, and Walt Stosuy.

36 • ANNUAL REPORT, 2007-08 NORTHWEST CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL gifts in memory

Those honored through these gifts will be remembered perpetually in our prayers, especially during Mass. May the light of their memory illuminate our paths every day. In Memory of Paige Ann Corrigan Mr. Richard I. Greenhut Mr. and Mrs. Al Wilsey Anonymous Daniel Avery ‘97 and Sara Demos Avery In Memory of Dr. William Hart In Memory of Maura Moriarty ‘72 Ana Barrett Ms. Claudia A. Hart ‘78 Class of 1972 Madonna Burke Richard Callahan In Memory of Vincent McCarthy In Memory of Dr. Frederick J. O’Brien Joan Keating-McKeon Deborah Metzler Mr. Michael McKeon and Dr. and Mrs. Richard J. Cobb Beth Lynch Oates ‘94 Ms. Joan Keating-McKeon Mr. and Mrs. F. Owen Eagan ‘78 Joyce O’Rourke Betsy Quinn In Memory of Michael Mittica In Memory of Dr. Joseph E. Reese Joshua Reese ‘95 Mr. and Mrs. Louis F. Bertagna Mr. and Mrs. Philip M. Bonee ‘72 Ronald Swanson The Charles H. Kaman Mr. Michael McKeon and Margaret Williamson Charitable Foundation, Inc. Ms. Joan Keating McKeon Other Donors Mr. David R. Fellows Mr. and Mrs. James J. Leary III ‘65 Mr. and Mrs. Michael A. Paternoster, Jr. Mr. Harold R. Fenton Northwest Catholic High School Cheer Fund Mr. and Mrs. Richard J. Fenton In Memory of Jean M. Donnelly Ms. Bette D. Glickman In Memory of Carmelo Romano Mr. and Mrs. Henry Jepeal Mr. and Mrs. Donald Deneen Mrs. Patricia Romano McMahon ‘71 Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Hughes ‘77 Mr. Patrick C. Jones Ms. Angela LaBianca Ms. Ann M. Milner In Memory of Harry Waterman Ms. Marguerite Riley Mr. and Mrs. John R. Lugli Irving Robbins Middle School Faculty Mr. and Mrs. Anthony W. Melillo Massa & Company, LLC, CPA Mr. and Mrs. James W. Melillo Ms. Kathleen R. Melillo In Memory of William R. Eckert, Jr. In Memory of Genave (Jane) Wolf Mr. Michael J. Melillo Mr. William R. Eckert III ‘65 Mr. and Mrs. David Merrills Mr. and Mrs. Peter H. Guerra Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Mittica In Memory of Rosemary Foran Mr. Robert M. Mittica Ms. Elaine B. Morhardt Mr. Michael McKeon and Mr. and Mrs. Robert C. Mullins Ms. Joan Keating-McKeon Mr. and Mrs. Joseph D. Quaglia In Memory of Margo Clair Greenhut ‘66 Mr. and Mrs. Victor L. RisCassi

Gifts to Endowment Funds

John J. Daly Family Scholarship Ellen McGuire Williams Scholarship Mr. Patrick C. Jones Ms. Angela LaBianca Mr. Michael C. Daly ‘75 Mr. Timothy J. McGuire ‘73 and Mr. and Mrs. John R. Lugli Mrs. Susan McGuire Mr. and Mrs. Anthony W. Melillo Paige Ann Corrigan Scholarship Mr. and Mrs. James W. Melillo Rev. Bradford Colton Scholarship Anonymous Ms. Kathleen R. Melillo Mr. Daniel J. Avery ‘97 and Mrs. Sara Demos Avery Mrs. Laura Connelly Allen ‘65 Mr. Michael J. Melillo Mr. and Mrs. Winston Barrett Mr. and Mrs. David Merrills Ms. Madonna Burke Rev. Lawrence Bock Scholarship Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Mittica Mr. and Mrs. Richard L. Callahan Mr. Robert M. Mittica Rev. Lawrence Bock Mr. Michael McKeon and Ms. Elaine B. Morhardt Mr. and Mrs. R. Nelson Griebel Ms. Joan Keating-McKeon Mr. and Mrs. Robert C. Mullins Mr. and Mrs. Philip F. Kelly Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Metzler, II Mr. and Mrs. Joseph D. Quaglia Mrs. Elizabeth Lynch Oates ‘94 Mr. and Mrs. Victor L. RisCassi Mr. and Mrs. Joseph G. O’Rourke Maurice and Phyllis Guillet Scholarship Mr. and Mrs. Al Wilsey Mr. and Mrs. Michael A. Paternoster, Jr. Mr. Edward E. Guillet ‘69 Mr. and Mrs. John J. Quinn Mrs. Elta-Jeanne Guillet Leonard ‘67 Rev. John T. Shugrue and Mr. Joshua Reese ‘95 and Mary G. Shugrue Scholarship Mrs. Amanda Miser Reese ‘02 Patricia Mittica Scholarship Mr. Ronald Swanson Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Shugrue Mr. and Mrs. Brian D. Williamson Mr. and Mrs. Louis F. Bertagna The Charles H. Kaman Charitable Foundation, Inc. Stephen Lennox ‘69 Scholarship Mr. David R. Fellows Carol Cunningham Family Scholarship Mrs. Margaret Bracken Cherchia ‘69 Mr. Harold R. Fenton Ms. Mary E. Scott ‘69 Ms. Margaret Naness Mr. and Mrs. Richard J. Fenton Mr. and Mrs. John D. Ritson Ms. Bette D. Glickman Mr. and Mrs. Henry Jepeal

NORTHWEST CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL ANNUAL REPORT, 2007-08 • 37 matching gift companies

Many businesses and corporations will match the amount of a donation from one of their employees, increasing the value of the donor’s gift dramatically. The companies listed here matched donations that Northwest Catholic received from our constituents – alumni, parents, friends, and alumni parents. Please check with your employer to see if they, like the companies identified below, will match your donations to Northwest Catholic.

Aetna Foundation Levin, Powers, Brennan & Shea, LLC Stanley Works American Nuclear Insurers Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company Steelcase Foundation Archer Daniels Midland Foundation Merrill Lynch Stop & Shop Supermarket Co. Art Technology Group Morgan Stanley/Dean Witter The GE Foundation Babson Capital Northrop Grumman Foundation Times Mirror Barnes Group, Inc. Palm Foundation United Technologies Bristol-Myers Squibb Pfizer Foundation UPS Foundation, Inc Chubb & Son Prudential Foundation Vanguard Group, Inc. Deluxe Corporation Foundation Reader’s Digest Foundation W.K. Kellogg Foundation General Re Corporation Reid & Riege Foundation Wachovia Foundation Hartford Insurance Group St. Paul Travelers Foundation XL America

gifts in kind

In addition to cash gifts, Northwest Catholic received generous contributions of useful goods and services that fulfill specific capital or operational needs. If a gift in kind is accepted by Northwest Catholic, it is the donor’s responsibility to determine value, and it must be a gift that brings clear budget relief to the school. Bloomfield Discount Liquors Hometown Marketing Mr. Joseph Reese Mr. Michael O. Eagan ‘74 and Lebon Press, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Andrew F. Resnisky ‘74 Mrs. Geralyn Tuohy Eagan ‘74 Michael McKeon Selig Ford Mr. Kevin W. Grenham ‘78 and Mr. Joseph Navin ‘69 and Sullivan, Schoen, Campane & Connon, LLC Mrs. Elizabeth S. Grenham Mrs. Suzanne Dumont Navin ‘78 Swanson’s Pro Baseball, LLC

Businesses, foundations & Organizations

Gifts in this category subsidize our financial aid program or fund specific programs or capital projects. This past year, a total of $240,107 was raised from this group. We are grateful for their support of our mission.

Catholic Charities, Inc. Foundation for the Advancement of Catholic Schools GoodSearch Greater Hartford Catholic Education Association Hartford Courant Foundation May, Bonee & Walsh St. Ann Church Many friends and family members were on hand when Chuck Harding Target ’71 was inducted into the NWC Alumni Athletic Hall of Fame in March The John G. Martin Foundation 2008. (From left) Steve Pitura ’69, Dennis Clair, Harding, and Howie WellPoint Foundation Greenblatt; like Harding, Clair and Greenblatt are referees of local high school basketball games. William & Alice Mortensen Foundation

38 • ANNUAL REPORT, 2007-08 NORTHWEST CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL golf tournament

The 31st annual golf tournament was a tremendous success in every way: The field was sold out, the weather was perfect, and the profits were outstanding. The event grossed $54,188 and netted $31,410 inclusive of in-kind gifts. A highlight of the day was the recognition accorded Tournament Honoree Bill Baker during dinner (see inside back cover).

Players David Henderson Bill Scully ‘70 Kevin Nathan Ed Henry Sally Scully ‘77 Nike James Baio, Jr. Dan Hinman Jamie Selig NWC Pep Shop Kevin Baker ‘88 Glynis Huffman T.J. Selig ‘77 Open Solutions, Inc. Matt Baldini Terry Huffman Herb Shepardson Pro Force Executive Services Kathryn Dunn Bassett ‘79 Bill Kachnowski Steve Sitaba John Quinn Greg Battiston Tom Kearney ‘74 Bob Strano ‘74 Gail Riley Diane Beckerman Mike Kennedy Andy Sullivan Dennis Robinson ‘75 John Begley ‘81 Michael Klimas ‘73 Wayne Sumple Sally Scully ‘77 John Berry ‘86 Chip Kohn Tom Tartaro Tom Tartaro Rick Berry, Jr. Fran Laffin Patrick Terrion Travelers Championship Rick Berry III ‘83 Rick Lawlor Sherri Thompson Wampanoag Country Club Paul Bisson ‘79 Suzanne Lemp Richard Tressy ‘87 Jason Waters Tom Bisson ‘78 Dave Leon Jim Turner ‘74 Wintonbury Hills Golf Course Philip Bonee ‘72 Steve Litchfield John Turner ‘77 Linda Giuca Zemmel ‘68 Elias Bouzakis Dominic Lopreato Bill Wadsworth Lenny Burke ‘72 Dan Lynch ‘78 Peter Wallack James Cantey Gifts In Kind John Lynch ‘72 Pat Walsh ‘72 Cory Carlson Marie De Maio Mansolillo ‘82 Brian Williamson Avon Super Cellar Jim Carroll John Manuck ‘71 Bob Winland Warehouse Liquors Jeff Casey Frank Marrocco Coca Cola Nick Cifaldi Anthony Mascolo LeBon Press Phil Coco Raffle & Dennis McCormack Rogo Distributors George Colli, III ‘73 Silent Auction Contributors Tim McGeary Selig Ford George Colli, IV Kevin McHugh ‘78 The Advancement Counsel Leslie DeMaio Costello ‘86 Mary Dunn Miner ‘79 Alforno Restaurant Jamie Cowdery John Mirabello Blue Fox Rock and Bowl Glenn Cunningham Peter Mirabello Blue Fox Run George Cunningham ‘88 David Mitchell Philip Bonee ‘72 Sponsors Sam Cusano Randy Molloy ‘65 Bumble Beads, LLC/Janice Dix Steve Dabbs Bobbi Moran Chicago Sam’s Sports Bar & Grille Dinner ($5,000) Peter D’Amato Mike Morgan George Colli ‘73 David Daniel Navin Bros. Food Services, Inc. Mark Murnane ‘88 Concetta’s Restaurant Jordy DeAngelis ‘72 Noreen Murnane Country Club of Avon Mike Delgallo Cart ($3,000) Alison Kearns Murphy ‘80 John Cusson Mike Deneen ‘77 Tom Murphy Dick’s Sporting Goods Wentworth-DeAngelis Insurance Bill Doran ‘78 Robert Napoletano The DiFrancesco Family James Duncan Joe Navin ‘69 Fox Run at Cooper Hill Golf Course Diamond ($2,000) Erin O’Brien Earley ‘81 Mike Nicastro GO media Steve Erickson The Huffman Family Dan O’Brien ‘79 Grants Restaurant Bob Evans Open Solutions, Inc. Greg O’Brien Michael Haylon and Carol Dupuis Sean Farrell Shepard Steel Company, Inc. Mike O’Brien ‘74 Haylon ‘80 Joe Ferolano Tim O’Brien ‘77 Herb’s Sports Shop Dan Filomeno Joe O’Rourke John ‘76 and Platinum ($1,000) Tom Filomeno Jim O’Toole ‘78 Tracey Preston Heslin ‘76 Acoustics, Inc. John Fitzpatrick Fred Patton Hopmeadow Country Club Kevin W. Baker ‘88 Paul Fitzpatrick Victor Pileika ‘74 Hope Kelley ‘83 Cowdery, Ecker & Murphy William Fitzpatrick Rick Poirier Lady Katharine Cruises Filomeno & Company, P.C. Tom Flynn Jim Quinn Laser Quest-Newington/ Future Benefits, Inc. Brendan Fox John H. Quinn, Jr. Justin Gooley ‘99 General Casualty C. Thomas Furniss John J. Quinn ‘98 Jane Leary May, Bonee & Walsh Jim Gentile John J. Quinn ‘74 Marie DeMaio Mansolillo ‘82 Mark Murnane ‘88 Robert Gigliotti ‘73 Joe Quinn Mayor Mike’s Restaurant Shipman & Goodwin, LLP Marilyn Gilbert Joshua Reese ‘95 J.P. McLaughlin Tom Greenfield ‘79 Mike Remigino ‘87 Mohegan Sun Kevin Grenham ‘78 Andrew Resnisky ‘74 Mark Murnane ‘88 Steve Hansen Ralph Roosevelt ‘65 Kathy Murphy Chuck Harding ‘71 Walter Schuppe Michelle Murphy Jed Hayes ‘73

NORTHWEST CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL ANNUAL REPORT, 2007-08 • 39 saturday night live

The 24th annual Saturday Night Live was another huge success, as the enormously popular event run by the Parents’ Club grossed $56,462 and netted $37,600.

Room Sponsors Mr. and Mrs. Thomas W. Conlin Mr. and Mrs. Michael E. Kennedy Mr. and Mrs. Al P. Phillips Mr. and Mrs. Kevin W. Conway Mr. and Mrs. Gerald R. Kent, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. John H. Quinn, Jr. Cowdery, Ecker & Murphy Mr. and Mrs. Michael P. Dahlem Mr. and Mrs. David C. Knortz Mr. and Mrs. Michael S. Riley ‘77 F. A. Hesketh & Assoc., Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Timothy J. Daly Mr. Wayne W. Kowalczyk and Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey R. Rode Highland Capital Brokerage Mr. and Mrs. David A. Daniel Dr. Pamela D. Kowalczyk Mr. Kerry G. Ruiz and Mike & Mike in the Morning Mr. and Mrs. Donald M. Desiderato Mrs. Linda B. Krikawa Ms. Carissa A. Fusco Molloy Funeral Home Mr. and Mrs. Giuliano DiFrancesco Mr. and Mrs. Steven W. Krupa Dr. and Mrs. William M. Sanders Whittlesey & Hadley, PC Mr. and Mrs. Robert B. Dornfried, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Kuhlberg Mr. and Mrs. Mark Scapellati Mr. and Mrs. Kevin M. Dowd Mr. and Mrs. Thomas M. Kunkel Mr. and Mrs. Walter Schawiak Advertisers Mr. Mark S. Drusedum and Dr. Richard L. Kuntz and Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey A. Scobee Church of the Holy Spirit Ms. Molly Knorr Dr. Joanne Kuntz Mr. and Mrs. George H. Scurlock Corpus Christi Church Mr. Owen P. Eagan ‘78 and Mr. Alan Lake and Mr. and Mrs. Marc P. Sherer Furniss & Quinn, PC Mrs. Judith Eagan Dr. Anne E. Pidano Mr. and Mrs. Donald E. Shevchuk House of Flora Flower Market, LLC Mr. and Mrs. John A. Fagan Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Lamari Mr. and Mrs. Thomas N. Sitaro Mrs. Marie De Maio Mansolillo ‘82 Mr. and Mrs. Kamal R. Faldu Mr. and Mrs. Daniel J. LaPorte Mrs. Margaret Linehan Skahill ‘66 May, Bonee & Walsh Mr. and Mrs. Daniel J. Filomeno Mr. and Mrs. James J. Leary III ‘65 and Mr. John F. Skahill Sacred Heart Church Mr. and Mrs. Thomas J. Filomeno Mr. and Mrs. John M. Looney, Jr. Dr. and Mrs. Thomas E. Spignesi Saint Joseph College Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Mr. and Mrs. Carlos M. Lopez Mrs. Laurene Gent St. Jacques ‘83 St. Bernard Church O’N. Fitzsimons Ms. Donna P. Lorenzo and Mr. Robert St. Jacques St. Brigid School Mr. and Mrs. Eugene R. Foster, Jr. Ms. Sarah Chambers Lorenzo-Genck Ms. MaryAnne B. Steadman and St. Mary’s Church Mr. and Mrs. George Foster-Bey ‘79 and Mr. Harlan Shakun St. Thomas the Apostle School Mr. and Mrs. James M. Frasco Mr. Tim Genck Mr. and Mrs. David A. Story St. Timothy Middle School Dr. Thomas Freund & Mr. and Mrs. Robert B. Luby Mr. and Mrs. Scott C. Strid The Church of St. Thomas Ms. Diane Mineck Mr. and Mrs. Ted Macchi Mrs. Virginia A. Stuart-Watt the Apostle Mr. and Mrs. Robert W. Fusick Mrs. Marie De Maio Mansolillo ‘82 Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Sullivan Venora Electrical Service Mrs. Nancy Chesnut Gautier ‘73 and and Mr. Scott Mansolillo Mr. and Mrs. Wayne M. Sumple Wentworth-DeAngelis Insurance Mr. Augusto Gautier Mr. and Mrs. Peter Marandino Ms. Lori Bryant Thompson ‘80 Dr. and Mrs. Daniel B. Geelan Mr. and Mrs. Daniel L. Martin Mr. and Mrs. Patrick H. Thompson Patrons Mr. and Mrs. Harold F. Geissler Mr. and Mrs. Michael J. McAndrews Mr. and Mrs. Colby Thresher Mr. and Mrs. Thomas R. Gilbert Mr. and Mrs. David L. McCormick Dr. and Mrs. Michael S. Tosatti Mr. and Mrs. James T. Bachteler Mr. and Mrs. Daniel A. Gilmour Mrs. Gail W. McCue Mr. and Mrs. Edward J. Turbert James B. O’Toole Co./Barrieau Oil Mr. and Mrs. Keith A. Gollenberg Mr. and Mrs. E. Merritt Mr. and Mrs. John Vaughn Company, Inc. Mrs. Maureen Davis Grabowski ‘77 McDonough, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. William A. Veronesi Mrs. Elizabeth Collins Barton ‘70 and Mr. Chester Grabowski Mr. and Mrs. Daniel McGrath Mr. and Mrs. Michael A. Visintainer and Mr. Michael Barton Mr. and Mrs. Paul G. Grady, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. David J. McNally Mr. and Mrs. James L. Walsh Mrs. Theresa Notte Becker ‘76 and Mr. and Mrs. R. Nelson Griebel Mr. and Mrs. Brad M. Mead Mr. and Mrs. William J. Walsh Mr. Clinton Becker Mrs. Margaret Verrengia Hallinan Mr. and Mrs. Alduino Melaragno Mr. and Mrs. John E. Webber Mr. and Mrs. Richard Beckerman ‘81 and Mr. James Hallinan Mr. Stephen T. Merkel Mr. and Mrs. Brian D. Williamson Begley Landscape Co./L&M Paving Mr. and Mrs. Richard Mr. and Mrs. William C. Merrill, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Robert A. Winland Dr. and Mrs. Richard A. Berning W. Hancock, Jr. Mr. Mark Molloy ‘77 and Mr. and Mrs. Tad W. Winterbottom Mr. and Mrs. Ronald F. Bighinatti Mr. and Mrs. Stephen J. Hansen Mrs. Jean Donnelly Molloy ‘78 Dr. Susan M. Wiskowski Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence F. Bissell Mr. and Mrs. William H. Harris Mr. and Mrs. John D. Moore Mr. Andrew L. Wizner and Ms. Michelle Blackburn Mrs. Carol Dupuis Haylon ‘80 and Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Mortillaro Ms. Sheila M. Houlihan Mr. Scott Blackburn Mr. Michael Haylon Mr. and Mrs. David M. Murphy Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey B. Yao Rev. Lawrence Bock Mr. and Mrs. William F. Healey Mr. and Mrs. Edmond Murphy Mr. Michael Young and Dr. Lisa Mr. and Mrs. Philip M. Bonee ‘72 Mr. and Mrs. Francis X. Hennessy Mr. and Mrs. Thomas J. Murphy Jordan-Young Mr. Peter J. Boorman and Mr. and Mrs. Paul J. Henzler Mr. and Mrs. John C. Murphy Ms. Lyn Connery Mr. John W. Heslin ‘76 and Mr. Joseph Navin ‘69 and Mr. and Mrs. Peter A. Bourdon Mrs. Tracey Preston Heslin ‘76 Suzanne Dumont Navin ‘78 Mr. and Mrs. John Bowen Mr. Thomas P. Hickey ‘78 and Mr. and Mrs. Paul D. Nista Mr. and Mrs. Mark W. Boya ‘77 Mrs. Shevon Sweeney Hickey ‘79 Mr. and Mrs. Daniel P. O’Brien Mr. Joseph Buda and Mr. and Mrs. Philip B. Hopkins III Dr. and Mrs. Liam P. O’Leary Ms. Linda Moran-Buda Mr. and Mrs. Terry E. Huffman Mr. and Mrs. David M. Oleasz Mr. and Mrs. Peter A. Budarz Mr. and Mrs. Christopher J. Hug Mr. and Mrs. Robert M. Paine Mr. and Mrs. C. Avery Buell Mr. and Mrs. John M. Hughes Deacon and Mrs. James F. Papillo Mr. and Mrs. Paul K. Butler Mr. and Mrs. Richard J. Hunter Mr. Jung Park and Mrs. Elizabeth Hemond Cannone Mr.and Mrs. Chris Italia Mrs. Kyung Eun Jin ‘77 and Mr. John Cannone Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Lemp Mr. and Mrs. Michael A. Mrs. Antonietta Zullo Carreira ‘79 Mr. and Mrs. Kelly J. Kearney Paternoster, Jr. and Mr. Paulo Carreira Mr. Michael McKeon and Mr. Scott C. Pearsall Mr. and Mrs. Jon M. Case Ms. Joan Keating-McKeon Mr. and Mrs. Russell J. Pelton Mr. and Mrs. Paul J. Ciotto Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Kelly Mr. and Mrs. James R. Peterson Mrs. Sandra Cleary

40 • ANNUAL REPORT, 2007-08 NORTHWEST CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL planned giving at northwest catholic

The Heritage Society recognizes as members those alumni, parents and friends of Northwest Catholic who make a planned gift to the School. Planned gifts include a provision in a will or trust; naming Northwest Catholic as the beneficiary of a life insurance policy, pension, profit-sharing, IRA or 401(k) plan; establishing a Charitable Gift Annuity (see below) or Charitable Remainder Trust. These gifts allow individuals to make an ultimate statement of commitment and will define future educational opportunities for deserving students.

Charitable Gift Annuities With an irrevocable gift of cash or securities of at least $10,000 to Northwest Catholic, a donor can: • lock in a high annual fixed rate of return for life; • benefit from a healthy charitable deduction; • reduce capital gains taxes, if it is a gift of appreciated securities; and • make a difference for Northwest Catholic!

Gift Annuity Rates Paid Annually to a Donor for Life Age 70: 6.5% Age 75: 7.1% Age 80: 8.0% Age 85: 9.5% For more information about The Heritage Society, charitable gift annuities, or other options for planned giving, please contact Colby Thresher, Advancement Officer, at 860.236.4221, x156 or [email protected].

Endowed and Annual Scholarships

Over the past two decades, alumni parents and friends have chosen to honor an individual or family while helping students in financial need by funding an endowed scholarship. A portion of the annual earnings ensures that needy students can take advantage of the educational opportunity available at Northwest Catholic. Endowed scholarship funds are essential to ensuring an economically diverse school community and are a critical component in NWC’s tradition of supporting financially needy students. Endowed scholarships may be initiated with a gift of $25,000. Annual scholarships may be established with a gift of $5,000 or more, provided it is the donor’s intent to make a long-term commitment.

Endowed Annual

Rev. Lawrence R. Bock Scholarship Archbishop’s Scholarship Rev. Bradford Colton Scholarship Timothy and Meg Callahan Scholarship Paige Ann Corrigan Scholarship Cancellerini Trust Scholarship Carol Cunningham Family Scholarship Foundation for the Advancement of Catholic Schools Daly Family Scholarship William R. Fenoglio Foundation Scholarship The Maurice and Phyllis Guillet Scholarship Dr. William Hart Scholarship Regina Guilmartin Scholarship Hartford Courant Foundation Scholarship Stephen Lennox Scholarship Hartford Inner-City Scholarship McKiernan Scholarship Haylon Scholarship Patricia Mittica Scholarship Thomas Hill Scholarship Russell Morrisett Scholarship Knights of Columbus Scholarship Salvatore Piacente Scholarship Mahoney Scholarship Catherine Pintaville Scholarship Matthew 25 Scholarships R.A. Roncari Family Retreat Ministry Norko Scholarship Rev. John T. Shugrue and Mary G. Shugrue Scholarship John Randazzo Scholarship Trina Sullivan Scholarship Paul Roland Scholarship Bruce Torrell Scholarship Carmelo Romano Scholarship Ellen McGuire Williams Scholarship Sanchez Scholarship St. Ann’s Scholarship The Maurice and Phyllis Guillet Scholarship In December 2007, a new endowed scholarship – the Maurice and Phyllis Guillet Scholarship -- was established with a substantial gift from the Guillets’ seven children, six of whom are Northwest Catholic alums, in memory of their parents. “My parents had a great affinity for Northwest,” said Edward “Ned” Guillet ’69, who spearheaded the family’s effort to make the gift. “They truly believed in the quality of the education. Of all the options we had for how to do something to commemorate our parents, being able to provide a scholarship, to help a child who might otherwise not be able to go to Northwest, just seemed right.”

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NWC Students Participate in International Sports Camp

hree Northwest Catholic students – Nico Greco ’10, John THealey ’10, and Amanda Tronchin ’11 – spent a week at the University of Rhode Island this summer, attending the U.S. Scholar- Athlete Games, sponsored by the Institute for International Sport. The Institute, founded in 1993 by Dan Doyle, aims to use athletics as a way to foster relationships and ideals like sportsmanship and goodwill. Approximately 1,500 teenagers from around the U.S. and from 25 different countries took part in the games, which involved competitions in sports ranging from baseball and basketball to rugby, field hockey, golf, and squash, to name just a few. The NWC participants said one of the highlights of the week was a keynote address by Gen. Colin Powell.

Dan Doyle, founder of the Institute for Institutional Sport, and Nico Greco ’10, one of three Northwest Catholic participants at the 2008 U.S. Scholar-Athlete Games at the University of Rhode Island.

Two Students Join NWC Community Through New International Students Program

lthough the Northwest Catholic community has always backgrounds, this fall marked the beginning of a new chapter Abeen blessed to have students with diverse cultural in that history. Two boys entered the Class of ’10 as part of our new International Students Program, which was launched in January 2008. Through an agreement with an international placement agency, NWC received applications from a number of students who live overseas but wish to attend high school in the United States. These applicants had to meet the same rigorous admissions criteria as every other candidate for enrollment. The students – Yun Jei (“Jay”) Cho, from South Korea, and Zitao (“Terry”) Ye from China – live with carefully screened host families in Wethersfield and West Hartford, respectively. With guidance from their host families and from Matt Martorelli ’03, NWC academic advisor and International Students Program coordinator, the boys are starting to become acclimated to life in Connecticut and Jay Cho (left) and Terry Ye (right) pause in the hall during their first at Northwest Catholic. day at Northwest Catholic with their mentor, Matt Martorelli ‘03, the coordinator of the International Students Program.

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Baby Love

Before …

hen school ended this past June, two NWC Wteachers – science teacher Jennifer Montoney (left) and English and drama teacher Sara Demos Avery – were still quite pregnant. But when school resumed in September, the teachers were looking like their old selves, and the world had welcomed two new miracles! Mya Rose Montoney was born on June 18, weighing 7 pounds, 1 ounce and measuring 19 inches. Her big sister Annabella and her proud papa, Matthew, welcomed her home with delight. Charles Peter Avery arrived later in the summer, on August 5, tipping the scales at 8 pounds, 12 ounces and 21 inches. His father is NWC math teacher and choral instructor Dan Avery ’97. ...and After

Thomas Steen Joins Northwest Catholic as Director of Advancement

homas J. Steen, a Simsbury resident with T30 years of fundraising and managerial experience with the YMCA, became the Director of Advancement at Northwest Catholic in September. As the manager of the three-person Advancement Department – which includes Advancement Officer Colby Thresher, Director of Constituent Relations Jane Leary, and Advancement Assistant Debra LeBel – Steen will oversee all fundraising, reunions, and special events like Grandparents’ Day, regional alumni receptions, and the annual golf tournament. “Tom Steen brings a wealth of experience to our school community,” said President Matthew Fitzsimons. “His track record as a relationship builder, his gregarious personality, and his personal commitment to our Catholic faith tradition will help to advance our mission as a Catholic school of excellence.” “I’m very excited about my new position, and I look forward A Springfield College graduate, Steen worked in YMCAs in to meeting many members of the Northwest Catholic family in Ohio, Florida, New York, and Connecticut, generally as Executive the weeks to come,” Steen said. Director. He and his wife Tina and three children moved three years ago to Simsbury, where they belong to St. Mary’s Parish.

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Renovated Locker Rooms Now Worthy of Their Inhabitants

hen NWC opened in 1961, boys had just three options the most overlooked (at least by laypeople): Cutting-edge air Wfor playing sports – football, basketball, and baseball – exchange units mounted near the ceilings will ensure that a fresh and girls could only be cheerleaders. Today, hundreds of male supply of air flows constantly through the space. and female athletes (about 75% of the student body) participate Beginning in June, when NWC maintenance manager on 42 different teams in 24 sports. And that doesn’t even count Slobodan Bogdan demolished and cleared out the space, the people who play intramurals. crews supervised by Assistant Principal Dick Callahan worked Over these past 40-something years, there have been many throughout the summer renovating, painting, and installing improvements to Northwest Catholic’s athletic facilities – on the new equipment. Meanwhile, Interim Director of Advancement outside of the building. But inside, the heavily used boys’ and Colby Thresher was hard at work upstairs, reaching out to girls’ locker rooms had stayed the same. Pictures (and people’s alumni athletes and other supporters of NWC athletics to seek noses) reveal better than words ever could what things were like donations to help underwrite the renovation. Retired Athletic in this dark and dingy subterranean area. Director John Shukie and Director of Guidance Joyce O’Rourke Until now, that is! Thanks to a tremendous response to a were enormously helpful in this effort. fundraising appeal from the Advancement Department, the One popular option was the chance to “buy” a locker – for a Northwest Catholic locker rooms were renovated over the donation of $500, people earned the right to honor a person or summer of 2008. Student-athletes (to say nothing of coaches) team, or simply inscribe a message, on a green nameplate affixed who had to hold their breath while changing after practice to each locker. returned to school this fall to find a bright and shiny space filled By the time the locker room was officially dedicated and with 368 new lockers and extremely hospitable coaches’ offices blessed by Rev. Joseph Crowley on September 9, about 60 and team meeting rooms. But the best addition may well be

With School Board members, donors, and NWC staff looking on, NWC Chaplain Rev. Joseph Crowley blesses the entrance to the refurbished locker rooms on September 9.

Dan Filomeno of Rocky Hill pauses in front of the lockers he “bought” for his sons, Chris ’08, Nick ’08, and Alex ’10, all of whom have been part of the NWC football program.

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lockers had been “sold.” In addition, nine people made contributions of $2,500, earning them designation as one of the “Blocks of Granite” on the project. And, NWC grandparents Robert and Margaret Dornfried stepped up with an extremely generous offer to underwrite the construction of two beautiful new trophy cases across from the Rice Auditorium.

“On a daily basis, our community focuses on the Believing that Northwest Catholic’s trophy cases should development of intangible qualities such as virtue, look as special as the honors they hold, Robert and Margaret integrity, faith and service,” said NWC President Matthew Dornfried – grandparents of Robert Dornfried ’07 and Fitzsimons, during the locker room dedication ceremony. Patrick Dornfried ’10 – made an extremely generous gift “Today we celebrate a tangible improvement of our to underwrite the construction of two beautiful new wood facilities. On a daily basis, with improvements that are cases in the main hallway outside the Rice Auditorium. both tangible and intangible, we seek to transform the lives of those we serve.” It’s still possible to “buy” and inscribe a nameplate on one AFTER of the brand-new lockers; for information, please contact Colby Thresher in the Advancement Office: cthresher@ nwcath.org or 860.236.4221, x156.

BEFORE

BEFORE AFTER

Coaches and athletes alike can now see, sit, and breathe safely in the impeccably renovated locker rooms.

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NWC Extends Special Welcome to Transfer Students

ixteen students transferred in to Northwest Catholic this year, Sfrom local public and private high schools as well as from out of state. Seven students came in as sophomores, eight came in as juniors (including two through the International Students Program), and one student came in as a senior. To help make the transition to their new school easier, the Guidance Department matches the transfer students with members of the Student Assistance Committee, so they will have a “point person” to help them navigate their way through their first few weeks and months at NWC. In early September, the transfers and their point people all met for breakfast in the Navin Danielle Ciccaglione ’10 (left) of West Hartford, a Room one morning before school. transfer from Mercy High School in Middletown, The members of the Student Assistance Committee help chats with Emily Olszewski ’10 about their shared current students, as well, by serving as peer tutors. Through the interest in tennis. Guidance Department, students who seek extra help in classes are matched with students who make themselves available as tutors.

Ras Morgan ’11 (left), who moved to Connecticut Bridget Kiley ’09 (left) and Katie Kuzoian ’10 (right) this summer from Florida, is welcomed to Northwest flank Ann Ragan Kearns ’09 of West Hartford, who Catholic by Jack Murphy ’10 (center) and Andy transferred from Conard High School. Beaule ’10.

Bookmark it! The NWC home page (www.northwestcatholic.org) has a new look and new features: • The calendar lets you keep track of who’s doing what, when. You can customize it to list all NWC events and activities, or only those you’re most interested in, and you can export it or synch it with Outlook or Palm calen- dars. For instructions, click on “More Events” and follow the prompts. • Attention, NWC sports fans! Click on “Athletics,” then “Teams and Schedules” or “Opponents and Directions” on the left to get a listing of all games or meets, plus locations and directions. Check the “Daily Roundup” each morning to track the progress of your favorite teams. • Get NWC news and scores sent right to you. Click on “RSS feeds” or the “Alerts” button on the bottom right corner of the page and sign up to receive info via e-mail or text message.

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Welcome (and Welcome Back) to New Teachers and Coaches

he 2008-09 school year began with two new teachers, one The Athletics Department welcomes Tnew department chair, and a slew of new coaches – many of whom are making encore appearances on the Northwest Catholic the following people: fields and courts. Mike Cunningham, NWC’s JV Baseball Coach for the past two years, will now be the Coach of the Junior Varsity Girls’ Nita Beeman is the newest member Soccer team, as well. A graduate of Berlin High School and of the Social Studies Department. She Eastern Connecticut State University, Cunningham is a physical is a double graduate of the University education teacher and director of athletic activities at Solomon of Connecticut, where she earned her Schechter Day School in West Hartford. BA degree in History and Anthropology and her Master’s degree in History, with a focus on 20th Century U.S. Foreign Sue Feola takes over as the Head Field Hockey Coach for Jill Policy. Beeman has been an adjunct Mullady, who remains the Head Girls’ Lacrosse Coach. Coach professor in History and Political Science Feola was a longtime member of the Girls’ Basketball program at Quinsigamond Community College in under former Head Coach Craig Tanner. She and her husband Massachusetts. Dan have four daughters: Alyssa ’04, Anastasia ’08, Antonina ’11, and Athena, 5th grade. Kara Kulpa joins the English Department. She earned her Bachelor’s Mike Johnson ‘04 is the new coach of the Freshman Boys’ degree in English at St. Joseph College in Basketball team. He begins his fourth year as an assistant in the West Hartford and a Master’s degree in Boys’ Basketball program, having served two years as an Assistant English (with a focus on British/French Coach under Varsity Coach John Mirabello and one year as the Medieval Literature) from Southern team manager and statistician for the Boys’ Basketball program Connecticut State University. Previously, during the 2003 Class L State Championship season. Johnson she was a teaching assistant in the Writing was also an outstanding player in the NWC baseball program. Center at St. Joseph College. Jennifer Vasquez, new Assistant Volleyball Coach, is a veteran Paul Fitzpatrick, who’s beginning his tenth year teaching volleyball player in Connecticut, and now works as a financial at NWC, has been named the new chair of the Social Studies analyst for United Technologies. She earned her B.S. and MBA Department. A graduate of the College of the Holy Cross and the degrees from the University of Hartford, where she completed University of Texas at Austin, where he earned a Master’s degree her studies in 2006. in Public Policy, Fitzpatrick also holds the distinction of being the first Northwest Catholic teacher selected to be a reader of Keelan Wentworth ’02 returns to the Northwest Catholic the national Advanced Placement U.S. Government and Politics community as an Assistant Girls’ Soccer Coach after a very exam. successful career playing for the NWC Girls’ Soccer program. She is a 2006 graduate of Anna Maria College, where she received Karl Herbert -- a familiar face in the NWC basketball program, a B.A. in Human Development and Human Services and was a where he just finished his first year as Girls’ Varsity Head Coach member of the Women’s Soccer program. She is a teacher at the after several years assisting Coach John Mirabello -- will take on Little Lambs and Ivy Daycare program in Simsbury. additional duties this year as the moderator of the Black History Club and as the school’s cultural competency specialist. He will Josh Reese ’95 will coach the JV Boys’ Basketball team this meet with students in the Black History Club to discuss issues year. A veteran of the NWC basketball program himself (he of importance and to plan presentations, including a schoolwide was All-Conference in 1995, after helping to lead the Indians assembly in February. He will also serve as a resource for students, to back-to-back Conference tournament championships in 1994 teachers, and staff on issues related to cultural understanding. and 1995), Coach Reese also coached or helped to coach many championship teams here from 2000 until 2007.

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NWC Science Teacher Jeffrey Sutherland is Ordained Permanent Deacon Northwest Catholic added a second deacon to its faculty this summer when science teacher Jeffrey Sutherland was ordained to the permanent diaconate on June 7 by Archbishop Henry J. Mansell. He joins religion teacher Deacon Richard Santos ’82. Deacon Sutherland, who’s been teaching at NWC for three years, was vested by Northwest Catholic chaplain Rev. Joseph Crowley during the moving ceremony in the Cathedral of St. Joseph in Hartford. Several members of the NWC faculty and staff were there to celebrate with him, along with members of his own family. In addition to his wife, Marlene, Deacon Sutherland was joined by his sons Wayne (serving in the U.S. Air Force in Ramstein, Germany), and Warren, as well as Warren’s wife and daughter, who live in Canada. His 92-year-old mother, Ruby, traveled from Kingston, Jamaica, for the occasion! During her two-week stay, she also spent time here at NWC, where she paid a visit to her son’s classroom and met NWC faculty and staff at an end-of-year party. Deacon Sutherland said that among the many gifts he received for his ordination, the most precious was a rosary handmade by his daughter-in-law from Canada (which was later blessed by Bishop Peter Rosazza during a visit to Northwest Catholic). Deacon Sutherland was an extraordinary minister, lector, and member of the parish council of Sacred Heart Parish in Bloomfield. In his parish in Jamaica, he was a member of the parish council and finance committee and also helped to train altar servers. And, he was chairman of the School Board of an elementary school run by the Franciscan Sisters. He is a founding member of the Charitable Association for the Franciscan Sisters of Allegany, Pa. Deacon Sutherland has been assigned to St. Ann’s parish in Avon, where former NWC faculty member Fr. John McHugh is Pastor.

KUDOS...

• Jim Akin ’68, who was named to the Wesleyan University Athletic Hall of Fame in October 2008. A Division III Academic All-American at Wesleyan, Jim was an outstanding basketball player here at Northwest Catholic, as well; he was inducted into the NWC Alumni Athletic Hall of Fame in March 2006. He also taught Social Studies here and served as an Assistant Basketball Coach under the legendary Charlie Larson. Jim and his wife Eileen Brewer-Akin ’76 live in West Hartford. • Nicole Boucher ’09, who was named a Governor’s Scholar in May – one of only 30 students in Connecticut to receive designation as a Governor’s Scholar, a program sponsored by the Connecticut Association of Schools and Big Y World Class Markets for the purpose of recognizing academically talented students. She was honored at a luncheon in May at the Aqua-Turf Club. Among other benefits, Governor’s Scholars may take college-level courses for free at 31 of Connecticut’s colleges and universities. • Caroline Garger ’10, for her commitment to Trinita Retreat Center in New Hartford, CT, which is run by the Missionary Servants of the Most Blessed Trinity. In addition to volunteering as a counselor at their summer camp for inner-city children, Caroline also asked friends to make donations to Trinita instead of giving her gifts for her 16th birthday; donations totaled more than $1,000! • Sharon Grimshaw ’11 (and her sister Susie, an 8th grader at St. Timothy Middle School) for capturing first prize in the senior and junior divisions, respectively, in a fiddle contest in Mercer County, N.J. over the summer. The contest, the 24th annual event hosted by the Howell Living History Farm in Hopewell Township, attracted fiddlers from New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Connecticut. Sharon won $175, while her sister won $30. The sisters travel often to fiddle camps, shows, and contests. • Wesley Hopkins ’12, who won the first-ever Youth Leadership Award at the 15th Annual Whitney M. Young Service Awards Dinner sponsored by the Connecticut Rivers Council of the Boy Scouts of America. The award, which Wes received on September 25 during a dinner at the Hartford Hilton, was given in honor of his academic excellence and outstanding community service during middle school. • Nikki Milewski ’09, for organizing an army of student volunteers (including several NWC sophomores) at the 14th annual Tabor House tag sale held at the Convent of the Sisters of St. Joseph in West Hartford in July. The event raised more than $10,000 for the benefit of formerly homeless men and women living with AIDS. The organizers of the event wrote to NWC to praise Nikki for her contributions. • Hannah Pelton ’08, who won first place in the state of Connecticut for an essay she wrote for the U.S. Institute of Peace Awards Program. Hannah traveled to Washington, D.C. this summer to accept her award. • Kerri Smith, English teacher and NWC’s Director of Dance, for her role as Associate Producer and Stage Manager of “The Conduct of Life,” an off-Broadway show that was performed this summer as part of the Midtown International Theater Festival in New York City.

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National Merit Scholarship Program Honors Ten NWC Seniors en outstanding seniors have been honored by the National TMerit Scholarship Program for exceptional performance on the PSAT/NMSQTs taken in October 2007, when they were juniors. Nicole Boucher, the daughter of James and Kristen Boucher NWC’s Commended Students (from left): James of Hartford, was named a National Merit Semifinalist – one of Duncan, Katherine Ulrich, Emily Schwartz, the 16,000 highest-scoring students in the country (less than Michael Murray, Kristen Bachteler, Jessica 1%), out of 1.5 million who took the exam. DiFrancesco, and Nicole Milewski. Seven students were named National Merit Commended students: Kristen Bachteler, daughter of James and Noreen Primus, the son of Lester and Sherrill Primus of Windsor, was named Bachteler of West Hartford; Jessica DiFrancesco, daughter of an Outstanding Participant in the program, placing him among the Giuliano and Edith DiFrancesco of Avon; James Duncan, son top 4% nationwide of the students who took the exam. of James and Susan Duncan of Bloomfield; Nicole Milewski, Nicole Boucher and Sarah Chambers will continue for possible daughter of Steve and Cathy Milewski of Newington; Michael designation as Finalists in their competitions and for one of the Murray, son of Paul and Kathleen Murray of Windsor; Emily Merit Scholarships that will be awarded next spring. Schwartz, daughter of Peter and Laurie Schwartz of West Hartford; and Katherine Ulrich, daughter of Kathleen Ulrich of West Hartford. These Commended students are among the 5% highest- scoring of the 1.5 million students who took the exam. Sarah Chambers, the daughter of Gregory Chambers of New Hartford and Marva Jones of West Hartford, was named a Semifinalist in the National Achievement Scholarship Program for Black Students – one of only 1,600 in the country. Lester Lester Primus Nicole Boucher Sarah Chambers

Syncopate, Northwest Catholic’s award-winning dance team, performs at pep rallies, halftime of the home basketball games, and in regional and national competitions. This year, some members of the team will also be dancing (with other invited school teams and dance studios) in a large combined number of the Orange Bowl halftime show on January 1, 2009. NWC English teacher Kerri Smith, the moderator of Syncopate, poses here with some members of the team(back row, from left): Rachel Godbout ’08, Meghan Feeney ’10, Rachael Lathrop ’08, Emelie Buell ’08, and Sheona Thuillier ’11, and (front row, from left): Merideth Lathrop ’10, Ms. Smith, Sabrina Gomez ’11, and Teddie Mucha ’11.

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Boys’ Golf Girls’ Golf

The Boys’ Golf team had a remarkable For the first time in several years, season. For one thing, they set a new Northwest Catholic was represented by school record with 27 wins in the superior a Girls’ Golf team in open competition. Northwest Conference, which featured Mary Beckerman ’10, a team of one, three of the four State championship competed with Avon High School, teams in Connecticut’s four open but wore the NWC green and white. divisions. For another, they captured the Beckerman posted several impressive Division IV State Championship. And rounds and was named All-Academic. if all that wasn’t enough, they were led

by a senior who turned out to be the Connecticut Golfer of the Year! Keith Girls’ and Boys’ Kwasnik ’08, captain and MVP, was also Outdoor Track named to the All-State team. Matthew History was also made on the Collins ’09 and Brendan Lemp ’10 track this past Spring, as the Girls’ were All-Staters, as well. Collins also Outdoor Track team captured the first earned the Coaches Award. What’s more, Northwest Conference Outdoor Track the team also broke a school record by Championship in school history. This shooting a combined 147 at Blackledge return to glory is a testament to the Country Club against Farmington High hard work of Coach Jeff Przech ’92 and School and RHAM. Coaches Scott his talented supporting cast of coaches Fletcher and Richard Luddy cited Patrick Williamson ’99, Danielle enormous contributions throughout the Belliveau, and Brittany Kitt ’06. The season from Michael Bercowetz ’08, team’s extremely impressive 7-1 record John “Gipper” Gailor ’11, and Patrick featured several individual achievements, Nista ’11. This young supporting cast including school records in the shot put should provide a strong return to the All-Stater Matt Collins ’09, who also (Tiffany Hyde ’08) and 4x400m Relay Northwest Conference next spring. won the NWC Coaches Award, finishes (Kristina Ciotto ‘08, Andrea Dombek a tee shot perfectly. ‘09, Ashley Gostyla ‘08, Kristina Krupa from the desk of joshua reese ‘95

Banner season? How about “banner On the Girls’ Lacrosse team, Ashley Mara ’08 lit up the year?!” The Northwest Catholic athletic scoreboard with 61 goals in 16 games, eclipsing the record of teams took off in the fall and never 56 held by Brittany Massaro ’07. stopped their ascent. In a truly amazing As the 2007-08 year ended, the Northwest Catholic and historical year, 95% of our athletic community said goodbye and good luck to two stalwart fans teams qualified for State Tournament of NWC athletics. We wish nothing but luck and success to play during the 2007-08 school year. In Assistant Soccer Coach and Social Studies Chair Chris Garr, the spring, the Boys’ Golf team set a who has moved home with his family to Ohio. We hope he school record for regular-season wins keeps Northwest always close to his heart. (26), while dominating the competition and capturing the Division IV State Championship. The Girls’ Outdoor Track Assistant Sports Information Director Daniel Martinez’06 team was up to the task as well, capturing the first Northwest has moved on, as well, taking his talents to Fordham University, Conference Outdoor Track Championship in school history. where he began studies in September. Dan will also be working Our Girls’ Lacrosse team fired out of the gates with a 15-1 part time, alongside legendary basketball coach Derrick regular-season record, earning the top seed in the Division II Wittenberg with the Rams next season. CIAC State Tournament. Baseball was back at its winning ways, I thank all of your for your continued support and guidance earning a spot in the State tournament, while well-dressed and as I complete my first year as Athletic Director. It has been well-respected Head Coach Cory Carlson can now claim tough following in the footsteps of a legend, but it has been a the most career wins of any school coach, eclipsing 2008 Hall wonderful ride. I truly have loved watching our young people of Fame Inductee John Shukie’s all-time record. compete and raise the bar for future generations of Northwest It was a season filled with All-State honorees and consistently Catholic athletes. topped individual school records. Kevin Eagan ’08 followed his All-State football season with All-State honors in Lacrosse.

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team – Conference Champions (Ciotto, Dombek, Gostyla, Krupa), and the 4x800 relay team – Conference Champions (Ciotto, Dombek, Meghan Feeney ‘10, Mary Kate Kearney ‘08). The future on the track appears bright for years to come. The Boys’ Outdoor Track team improved throughout the season. Captain, MVP and All-Conference team pick Brendan Jasper ’08 led the way, as Will Dodds ’08 and Eric Kennedy ’10 (Coaches Award winner) captured All-Conference honors in the 400 and 200 meters, respectively. All-Academic selections Kennedy, Denis Cronin ’08, Tito Gautier’08, Adam Mortillaro ‘08, John Whiting ’09, and Dan Huehner ’10 were legitimate threats in the ultra- competitive Northwest Conference.

Never breaking his stride (or his concentration), Manny Simpini ’08 Lacrosse gracefully accepts the baton from Trenton Jackson ’10. The Girls’ Lacrosse team put the Connecticut lacrosse community on ’08). Krupa, the MVP, was the Class S Conference Champion; long jump), notice, finishing with a school record 15 State Champion in the 400 meters. The Taylor Carter ’08 (high jump), Dombek wins. Coach Jill Mullady and her father Coaches Award went to Gostyla. The list (800m), Gostyla (pole vault), Hyde (shot Bill Mullady ’66 secured the top seed in of All-Conference picks is impressive: Eily put – Conference Champion), Krupa the CIAC Division II State Tournament. Andruszkiewicz ‘10 (300m hurdles), (400m), 4x100 relay team (Cance, Carter, Tri-captain Ashley Mara ’08, MVP and Captain Ida Cance ‘08 (high jump – Krupa, Ally Mullings ‘10), 4x400 relay First Team All-State selection, led the team

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the most wins in school history, surpassing longtime coach John Shukie. The team advanced to the CIAC tournament for the sixth year in a row before bowing out to Cromwell High School. Co-captain and MVP Anthony Blake ’08, who will now play at CCSU, was named to the All-State and All-Conference teams. Fellow All- Conference selection Tom Bourdon ’10 was second on the team, with 17 hits on the year, while Garrett Hickey ‘09 had a .328 batting average. Co-captain Greg Marakovits ’08 won the Coaches Award.

Ally Mullings ’10 was one-fourth of the All-Conference 4x100 relay team (the others were Ida Cance ’08, Taylor Carter ’08, and Kristina Krupa ’08).

with 56 goals on the year, surpassing the Mike Hummel ’08, Eric Kelly’08, Chris regular-season record of Brittany Massaro Kevorkian ’08, Mike Lathrop ’08, and ’07. First Team All-State teammate and Keating McKeon ’08. tri-captain Taylor Knortz ’08 (Coaches Award) and Second Team member Mary Frailey ’10 were part of a winning squad. Baseball Tri-captain Kelsey Cahalan ‘08, Megan For the fifth season in a row, the Dees ‘08, Brianne Gilbert ‘08, Alex Baseball team finished with double-digit Marandino ‘08, Nora Regan ‘08, and wins, securing 10 victories on the year. Dianna Soucier ’08 finished their careers Fifth-year coach Cory Carlson now has Co-captain and MVP Tony Blake as the most successful group in school ’08 awaits his pitch. history. Scoring leader Kayleigh Donnelly ‘09 leads a fine group of returnees. The Boys’ Lacrosse team stumbled out of the gates against some of the best competition in the state, but rebounded quickly to rattle off a school-record nine wins in a row, finishing with a 10-6 record. Coach Chris Gallagher cited the efforts of an outstanding group of seniors that included First Team All-State members Kevin Eagan ‘08 and Jacob Pearsall ’08 and Second Team All-Staters Tim Richardson ‘08 and Ryan Selig ’08 (Coaches Award). Tri-captains Ryan Vaughn ’08, Joe Buda ’08 and Greg Peterson ’08 led a group that scored 58 goals in their last five games; Vaughn was the MVP. Capping off their careers as one of the most prolific scoring groups in school history were Lucius Couloute ’08, Tri-captain Kelsey Cahalan ’08 sprints past her Conard opponent.

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Hopkins ’08 capped an impressive career by earning All-Conference honors. Caroline Leuenberger ’09 joined her on the All-Conference team. Lauren Backhaus ‘11 finished the season with 69 strikeouts and a 3.52 ERA. Equally tough on the mound was Kelly Yorio ’11, who pitched a perfect game in a JV contest against Plainville. All-Academic selections pitcher Nina Varney ’09, shortstop Melissa Martucci ‘11, and Coaches Award winner Jillian Sands ‘09 are the featured members of a team that returns 12 varsity letter winners.

Girls’ and Boys’ Tennis

The Girls’ Tennis team had one of the All-Conference pick Caroline Leuenberger ’09 reaches for the stars most impressive seasons in school history. (and the softball). Under the leadership of Coaches Stan Piorkowski and Jeff Sutherland, the With Patrick Tanguay ’09, Patrick Softball team had an 11-4 record and qualified Dornfried ’10, Fanol Prevalla ’10, and for the CIAC Class S Tournament. In the Andrew Beaule ’10, Coach Carlson has a A very young and determined group first round, the girls traveled to the end of strong returning group that should excite of ladies (Coach Liz Sankar had only the state and knocked off #7 seed Valley the fans on the hill. one senior) led the softball team to a Regional in a shocking upset, before strong finish. MVP and captain Rebecca bowing out to Shepaug Valley. MVP and first-ranked player Emily McDonough NWC Alumni athletes: where are they now?

Several athletes who were standouts at Northwest Catholic standout athlete during his time at Northwest Catholic, Knortz continue to shine at college: was that rare modern athlete who succeeded in all three sports -- football, hockey, and lacrosse – in which he competed. Jacqueline Beliveau ’07 was one of the best all-around athletes ever to compete in Track for Northwest Catholic. Now, Sean Leary ’07 was one of the toughest competitors on she’s competing for Elon University in North Carolina. During the Northwest Catholic football and lacrosse teams of his time. the Southern Conference Championships this past spring, Remembered for an outstanding play that helped NWC beat Beliveau helped her team finish fifth overall in the conference the Berlin High School football team when he was a senior, and placed 7th overall in the league for the 400-meter hurdles. Leary took his talents to Eastern Connecticut State University to play lacrosse. He appeared in all 17 games of the Warriors’ Tim Bourdon ’05 helped Trinity College reach a collegiate games when he was a freshman, earning his varsity letter in the mountaintop this year, as the Bantams captured the NCAA process. Division III Baseball National Championship. Bourdon started in 31 games and hit .253 on the year. Bourdon was a key defensive Mark Lewis ‘03 and David Nicholson ’02 were track asset at second base as Trinity finished the season with a 45-1 standouts here at Northwest Catholic, and made names for record, just shy of the longest winning streak in college baseball themselves at Eastern Connecticut State University, as well. Each history at 46. one holds an ECSU track record for individual performance -- Nicholson in the 400 meters, and Lewis in the 500 meters. Kristina Ciotto ’08 never backed down from the competition Lewis also holds the school record for his part in the mile relay as a three-sport standout at Northwest Catholic. This fall, she’s and the 4x400 meter relay teams. starting as a defenseman and a midfielder on the Women’s soccer team at Manhattanville College in Purchase, NY. Brittany Massaro ’07, the all-time leader in goals scored (156) at Northwest Catholic in the girls’ lacrosse program, has Matt Knortz ’05 completed a great season as a defenseman taken her talents to Springfield College. As a member of the for the Bates College men’s lacrosse team. Knortz played in 12 of women’s lacrosse team last spring, Brittany helped the Pride to 13 games and finished third on the team with 34 ground balls. A a 10-7 record.

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Coaches Award winner Ben Pluta ’08 and tri-captain Danielle Gilmour ’08 were key contributors to their respective teams.

’10 set the tone for a strong season. tournament. were the powerhouse doubles team in Coaches Award winner, All-Academic The Boys’ Tennis team, coached by the conference, winning the Conference selection and tri-captain Molly Mullane Tim Crowley, finished with a respectable Championship and advancing to the CIAC ’09 was part of a tough group that battled 6-6 record in the Northwest Conference. State Semifinals. Also impressive were hard during the entire regular season. Leading the way was Captain and MVP Coaches Award winner Ben Pluta ‘08 and Tri-captains Danielle Gilmour ’08 and Jon Olszewski ’08, who finished the his doubles partner Rich Jakiel ‘09, who Emily Schwartz ’09 were fantastic leaders year as the team’s number one-ranked completed the season with a 5-2 record. throughout the year, while Mikka Tracey player. Joe McAndrews ’10 completed Brian Young ’08 finished his NWC tennis ‘09 and Lizzie Olszewski ‘11 qualified the season with a 10-4 overall record in career with six wins on the season. for the CIAC Class State Open Doubles singles play. Olszewski and McAndrews

NWC Seeks Nominations for 2009 Alumni Athletic Hall of Fame

The Northwest Catholic Athletic and Advancement Departments are now accepting nominations for the 2009 Alumni Athletic Hall of Fame. Candidates must have graduated before 1995 and have made significant athletic contributions to Northwest Catholic. Nominations – which are due by November 21, 2008 -- may be made on-line (www.northwestcatholic.org/athletics) or mailed to Athletic Director Josh Reese at the school. Winners will be honored at the fifth annual Hall of Fame dinner on Saturday, March 28, 2009. For more information, please contact Mr. Reese at [email protected] or Jane Leary, Director of Constituent Relations at [email protected].

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Jahmal Reyes-Dawes ’05 was back at Northwest Catholic in uniform recently – only this time, it was his Marine Corps uniform. A graduate of Parris Island, S.C., Reyes-Dawes is now an Aviation Maintenance Special- ist with HMH-366 (a Heavy Machined Helicopter Unit) at the Marine Corps Air Station, Cherry Point, N.C. He lives in Havelock, N.C. with his wife, the former Bianca Rodriguez. They were married on Feb. 16, 2008; Justin Jarvis ’05 and Jahmal May ’05 were there to celebrate with them. “Personally, I feel everyone should go through boot camp once in their life, just because there is no greater feeling than standing in front of an almost impossible “I joined the Marines to make a difference in our task, and overcoming that challenge,” he writes. “Here country, to know that I have given back, to know that I in the Marines it’s not about you, it’s about your brother may have in some way, shape or form changed the life or sister laying in a trench to the left and to the right of of an individual by influencing that person to make a you. Their lives are in your hands, and how you react will change themselves,” he continued. “I hope to remain in determine the outcome. the Marines until I retire.”

1980s dealership for 14 years until just a few years Ontario. Their sons, Conor, 13, and ago, when she became a senior loan officer Brendan, 11, are quite involved in hockey. Valerie Ficara Silva ‘83 lives in for a financial institution. For fun, she and Willington, CT, with her husband her husband Marc both still drag race (as Dan Barrett ’89 and his wife Patti are Marc and daughter Sabrina, age 9. they have since high school). Her daughter pleased to report the birth of their third She is the co-founder and secretary on has a junior dragster! Valerie has a 1967 child, Georgia Grace. The Barretts were on the board of directors for the Professional Firebird and Marc has a 1967 GTO. vacation in the Bahamas to celebrate Patti’s Business Managers Association, sanctioned birthday when Georgia Grace arrived and supported by GMAC. She had been Carey O’Brien McGlynn ‘84 and about 11 weeks early -- on Patti’s birthday, a finance and insurance manager in a her husband Chris live in Oakville, April 5, 2008! Georgia joins her siblings,

June 14 may have been muggy and overcast, but inside the majestic walls of St. Thomas the Apostle Church in West Hartford, Beth Casey ’96 – Northwest Catholic teacher and Information Technology Coordinator -- was beaming. She was beaming behind her veil as she took her first steps down the aisle, flanked by her brother, Brian Casey ’94, and her mother Paula. She was beaming as she greeted her soon-to-be husband, Kevin Boyle, a teacher at Manchester Regional Academy, at the altar. She was beaming as Rev. Edward Moran presided over the wedding, mentioning that her late father, Bob Casey, was surely smiling down on the joy-filled event, as well. IRIS Photography www.photoiris.com And she was beaming as she came back up the aisle to the strains of “Here Comes the Sun,” pausing for hugs from family, colleagues, and friends -– many of whom were from Northwest Catholic. Jill Spagna Lefebvre ‘95 was a bridesmaid, and other guests included Chris Molloy ‘95, Jason Lambert ‘95, Scott Cullen ‘95, Joe Cote ’95, Julia Mastronardi Yakovich ’96, Courtney DeAngelis ‘01, and Amanda Miser Reese ’02, as well as fellow NWC faculty members Josh Reese ‘95, Beth Lynch Oates ‘94, Matt Martorelli ’03, and Jeff Przech ‘92.

THE MAGAZINE OF NORTHWEST CATHOLIC FALL 2008 • 55 alumni news Help (Still) Wanted: Class Representatives What a great response! Though we first Clare and Patrick; the Barretts report that Sandra Bixler ’03 graduated from “advertised” to fill our new Class Rep everyone in the family is doing well. UConn in 2007 with a BS in Molecular positions only a month or so ago, four and Cell Biology. She is now pursuing a people have already signed up: Jean Ph.D. in Emerging Infectious Diseases at Donnelly Molloy ‘78, Susan Silvester 1990s Duncan ‘81, Amy DiPippo Connors the Uniformed Services University at the ‘85, Heather Allen Belcher ‘88, Jennifer Jill Carpenter Devor ‘99 and her National Naval Medical Center. This past Samolyk ‘88, Regina Albee ‘92, and husband Kevin welcomed a baby girl, Lea spring, the post office building in Suffield, Matt Martorelli ‘03. If you are in one of Kelly Devor, on September 7, 2008. Lea CT -- Sandra’s hometown -- was renamed these classes (and if we have your e-mail is the first grandchild for Ken ’65 and the “Cpl. Stephen R. Bixler Post Office” address), be on the lookout for a greeting Barbara Blanchfield Carpenter ’72. in tribute to her twin brother, a Marine from your Class Rep. If we don’t have your e-mail, please send it to Jane Leary, Director who was killed in Fallujah, Iraq, in 2006. Meghan Mahoney ’99 is engaged to of Constituent Relations, at jleary@nwcath. org so you’ll be kept in the loop. Anthony Cancelliere of Wethersfield; their Brittny Mendizabal ’03 graduated wedding date is set for September 5, 2009. from Central Connecticut State University And, please consider becoming a Class Rep Meghan lives in Rocky Hill and works as a with a BA in Communications and a yourself. All you have to do is communicate receivables analyst for The Travelers minor in Business Marketing. She recently with your classmates about class news, became engaged. reunions, and other special events and 2000s activities at Northwest Catholic. (Not an Jacquilynn Ozark ’03 is living in West e-mailer? Not a problem! We also welcome Andrew Vaughan ’01 graduated from Hartford with her son Ehren Arik Ozark, folks who prefer more traditional methods of staying in touch.) Jane Leary would love the University of Central Florida and is born April 12, 2007. an Air Traffic Controller at the Orlando to hear from you: 860-236-4221, x131. Thanks in advance for your help! Executive Airport in Orlando, FL. Meghan Williamson ’03 earned an M.S. in Education, as well as a Reading Specialist Honoring a Soldier – 37 Years Later

t took 37 years for John Mastro ’68 to be formally honored for assignment, since they didn’t realize they had NWC in common Ihis courage in Vietnam – but that didn’t diminish his gratitude until they’d already begun working together – Mastro finally or pride as two prestigious medals were finally pinned on him submitted a 10-page document to the U.S. government. “You this summer. In fact, it may have made it that much sweeter. made my year!” Mastro said, when Quinn told him the medals With his wife, Fran, looking on proudly, Mastro was decorated would be granted. with both the Bronze Star (with V device) and the Air Medal “The lessons I learned at Northwest Catholic – about service, during a moving ceremony in August hosted by U.S. Rep. John about patriotism – are what inspired me to volunteer for service Larson (D-1st District) and Dr. Linda Schwartz, Commissioner of in Vietnam,” said Mastro, who’s worked for 28 years at Pratt and the CT Department of Veterans Affairs. Whitney, where he’s a senior service engineer on the F22 program. Rep. Larson said that Spc. 4 Mastro was serving with the 101st “I can’t emphasize enough the influence that Northwest Catholic Airborne Division in Vietnam when his team came under enemy had on me. Everyone there -- the nuns, Walt Stosuy – taught me attack in November 1971. He shielded his fellow troops as they that sense of patriotism, of doing what’s right. I still see things the retreated to their helicopter, saving many lives. He also completed way I’ve always seen them … pretty much black and white, right more than 100 intelligence and combat missions, and provided and wrong. It’s just the way I am. I always say to people: Blame it on significant aerial support of ground forces. Northwest Catholic! That’s where I learned how to be this way.” “… Mastro’s actions were in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the U.S. Army,” according to the award citation from the U.S. government. So what took so long for Mastro to receive the credit due him – and how did the belated recognition come about? It was a combination of bureaucracy, loyalty, and a little bit of Northwest Catholic luck. Urged by his company commander, Frank Leftault, to pursue the honors he’d earned, Mastro spent years collecting evidence of the combat incidents, which included research into military records and affidavits from the men with whom he served. With (From left) Rep. John Larson, assistance from Larson’s aide, Conor Quinn ’02 – a serendipitous John Mastro ‘68, Dr. Linda Schwartz, Fran Mastro

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The remnants of Hurricane Hanna were swirling outside on Sat- The Class of ‘78 urday, Sept. 6, 2008, but they did nothing to dampen the spirits inside the Irish-American Home in Glastonbury, where about 60 members of the Class of ‘78 had gathered for their 30th reunites! reunion. Corralled by co-chairs Anne Dante Carroll ‘78, Patti Shea-Lovell ‘78, and Kevin McHugh ‘78, the crowd ate, laughed, and danced to the music of Lonesome Eddie and the Bird Dogs (featuring Ed Connors ‘83 and Kevin Connors ‘76).

(From left) Anne Dante Carroll, Patti Shea-Lovell, Kevin McHugh

Madelyn Cody (left), Ellen Gloekler Murphy, Tom Bisson

Mark Fernandes and Michael Friel

Kevin McHugh has some fun with yearbook photos during the reunion.

Mary Rose Flaherty Palmese (left), Patti Shea-Lovell

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Certification, from St. Joseph’s University in Development Program. He passed the applying to medical school for fall 2009. Philadelphia in May 2008. She also earned first actuarial exam in November 2007 her Bachelor’s degree at St. Joe’s. and is now studying for the second. Amy Grinsfelder ’04 graduated from Providence College in 2008; she majored Candace Young ’03 works at the Amanda Brick ’04 earned her B.A. in Political Science and minored in Juvenile Detention Center at the State degree from St. Anselm College in May History. of Connecticut Judicial Branch. She gave 2008. birth to a son named Malachi in January Michael Kowalczyk ’05 was named to 2008. She expects to receive her Master’s Joe Fusco ‘04 graduated magna cum the Dean’s List at Rennselaer Polytechnic degree in Social Work from Springfield laude from Fairfield University in May Institute for the Spring 2008 semester. College in May 2009. 2008 with a major in Biology and minor in Psychology. He was an RA for two Daniele Rounseville ’05 was named Christopher Ayotte ‘04 graduated years and treasurer of the Inter-residential to the Dean’s List at Roger Williams magna cum laude from Quinnipiac Housing Association. While at Fairfield, University for the Spring 2008 semester. University in May 2008 with a degree in he also worked in the Neonatal Intensive Richard Kevorkian ’07 was named to Mathematics, concentrating in Actuarial Care Unit at Hartford Hospital on a the Dean’s List at Sacred Heart University Science. As one of the top seniors in research study about informed consent; for the Spring 2008 semester. the Math department, he received the the results were published in the June issue James Fickes Award for Excellence in of Connecticut Medicine. Joe is working as Sean Leary ’07 was named to the Mathematics. Chris is part of the Hartford- a Research Assistant in Academic Affairs Dean’s List at Eastern Connecticut State based Travelers Actuarial Leadership at St. Francis Hospital in Hartford and is University for the Spring 2008 semester. In Memoriam Northwest Catholic extends its prayers and sympathies to the families of members of our community who have passed away recently.

Alumni Current Families

Allison Reavey Daws ’91 of Windsor passed away on September 1, Harlan H. “Bud” Beckerman, grandfather of Mary Beckerman ’10 and 2008. The daughter of Michael and Lavinia Reavey, Allison was born in Haleigh Beckerman ‘12 Newry, County Down in Northern Ireland and moved with her family to Windsor when she was nine years old. She earned a B.A. in Political Mary Kelly, grandmother of Eric Kelly ‘08, Gretchen Kelly ‘10, and Science as well as a Master’s degree in Public Administration from the Meghan Kelly ‘12. University of Connecticut, and she earned her J.D. from the School of Law at Western New England College in 2002. She had worked for 10 Eunice Pepin, grandmother of Brian Pepin ‘09 years at The Hartford, but was most recently employed as a workers’ compensation claims attorney at The Travelers. She loved traveling William Edward Polley, grandfather of Sean Polley ‘10 internationally, but more than anything, Allison enjoyed being with her family. In addition to her parents, she is survived by her husband, Peter Marcia Strid, grandmother of Justin Strid ’10 and Ryan Strid ‘12 J.F. Daws, and their young son Morgan Michael Daws, as well as her brothers Patrick and Philip, her sisters Amanda, Anita, and Annabel, and Alumni Families their families. Memorial donations may be made to the Morgan Daws Marie Francoeur, mother of Michael Francoeur ’76, Mary-Anne Scholarship Fund, c/o Windsor Federal Savings, Attn: Customer Service Francoeur Baldassarre ’78, and Edward Francoeur ’82, and Dept., 250 Broad St., Windsor, CT 06095. grandmother of Kathleen Baldassarre ‘09 Joanne Perrone Nivinskus ‘65 of Yorba Linda, CA passed away on Helen Sweeney Gleason, mother of James Gleason ’66, John Gleason December 16, 2007. Joanne began her teaching career as a volunteer at ’69, and Mark Gleason ’72 Clara King Elementary School, and was asked to come to work there as a teacher’s aide. She loved the school environment so much that she enrolled Ann Mary Casey Griffith, mother of Mary Beth Griffith Miramontes in California State University, Fullerton, where she earned her teaching ’78, Kathy Griffith Ulrich ’80, and John Griffith ’89, and grandmother credentials, and then returned to Clara King Elementary as a third-grade of Katie Ulrich ‘09 teacher. She is survived by her husband Robert; her sons Kevin, Keith, and Mark Nivinskus; her sisters Frances, Carol, and Donna; and five Richard B. Haskell, father of Linda Haskell ‘73 grandchildren, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Ryan P. Largay, brother of Scott Largay ‘05

William E. Lord, father of Patrick Lord ’95 and Kevin Lord ’98 Faculty and Staff Veronica Schoenrock, grandmother of Elizabeth Schoenrock ‘06 Brother Daniel F. Casey, F.S.C., uncle of Beth Casey Boyle ’96, NWC teacher and Information Technology specialist, and Brian Casey ’94 Richard Tonino, father of Richard Tonino ’69 and Robert Tonino ’73

Robert Cunningham, uncle of Lisa Huston, administrative assistant to James J. Vaughan, father-in-law of Marilyn Bacon, M.D. ’65 and the President grandfather of Andrew Vaughan ‘01

Stanislawa “Stella” Witwicki, grandmother of Christina Witwicki Nunes ’99, Ashley Witwicki ‘03, and Angela Witwicki ‘04

58 • LOGOS THE MAGAZINE OF NORTHWEST CATHOLIC Kevin Baker ’88 congratulates his dad, School President Matthew Fitzsimons Leslie DeMaio Costello ’86 (left) and Marie Bill Baker, for being named Tournament presents an engraved clock to Bill Baker. DeMaio Mansolillo ’82 teamed up to support Honoree. their alma mater.

THE 31st annual Northwest Catholic Golf Tournament

Spectacular weather and a sold-out field combined to make Perhaps the most compelling part of the day came during the the 31st annual Northwest Catholic Golf Tournament a smashing awards dinner, when Tournament Honoree Bill Baker, an alumni success. Hundreds of alumni, parents, and friends gathered on parent and loyal supporter of Northwest Catholic athletics, Monday, June 2, at Wampanoag Country Club in West Hartford received a standing ovation after a moving tribute from his son, for 9- and 18-hole rounds of golf, with a whopping $31,410 in Kevin Baker ‘88. profit going toward financial aid. Anyone who has attended an athletic event at Northwest The winning 9-hole foursome was Sally Scully ’77, Alison Catholic over the past 20+ years knows that Bill is, quite simply, a Kearns Murphy ’80, Mary Dunn Miner ’79, and Kathy fixture on our fields and on our courts. He has helped our athletic Dunn Bassett ’79. Among the afternoon golfers, the first net program in every way imaginable -- from folding programs and winners were Dave Daniel CP, Dana Hinman, Fred Patton, and working the “chain gang” at football games; to painting the Nick Cifaldi. The first gross winners were longtime tournament baseball team’s backstop; to keeping the scoreboard (he’s on his participants John Berry ’86, Rick Berry, Jr., Rick Berry III ’83, third one in the gym; the first one had manual numbers on a and Chip Kohn. metal wheel!) and the books for the soccer, baseball, girls’ and Highlights of the day included a ladies’-only luncheon and boys’ basketball, and volleyball teams. In fact, he’s missed only raffle following the morning round, plus a live auction of two one volleyball game since the team was formed, and that was to box seats for a game this fall at the Meadowlands, courtesy of attend Kevin’s wedding rehearsal dinner. Dennis Robinson ‘75, the President and CEO of the NJ Sports Northwest Catholic President Matthew Fitzsimons presented & Exposition Authority. Auctioneer John Shukie coaxed $1,400 Baker with an engraved clock and reiterated the gratitude of the for the tickets from the winning bidder! school for Baker’s many years of tireless efforts.

Retired Athletic Director Walt Stosuy celebrates their victory with Retired NWC Faculty Members Paul Reardon (far left) and the 9-hole winning foursome (from left): Alison Kearns Murphy ’80, Dan Carney (far right) flank some of their former students Mary Dunn Miner ‘79, Kathy Dunn Bassett ‘79, and Sally Scully ’77. (from left) Mark Murnane, George Cunningham, and Kevin Baker, all from the Class of ’88. The 25th anniversary Mark Your Calendars: celebration would not Saturday Night Live – be complete without The 25th Anniversary Edition! some of the “original SNL Saturday, November 22, 2008 cast members!” 6:30pm–Midnight silent Help us find and invite back all auction Come for a “sparkling” evening of the old Co-Chairs, Room Chairs, entertainment with all your old favorites – and other volunteers who’ve been the Sports Bar, Irish Pub, International Food responsible for this magical night Court, Gospel Choir, and the Silent Auction, for 25 years now. If you are one featuring an “all-silver” table, to name just a of these people (or you know few – plus some exciting new rooms, as well. someone who is), please contact Jane Leary ([email protected]) Can’t make it in person? You can still be so we can be sure you’re included! part of the fun! Visit www.nwcsnl.com – the We’d also be grateful for any old Saturday Night Live web site – to become a SNL photos or other memorabilia Room Sponsor, Patron, advertiser, or to donate goods or services. You can even bid international that could help enhance our trip on some of the silent auction items! food courT down this memory lane

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