Ste Jeanne d’Arc School April 2019 Volume 5, Issue 2

High School Honor Roll

Bishop Guertin High School High Honors: Margaret 68 Dracut Street Presidents List: Abigail Linskey ’18 McGovern ’15, Elena Valiente ’16, Lowell, MA 01854 Eleni Clermont ’17, Betty Zhou ’17, www.sjdarc.org First Honors: Samantha Millette ’15 Morgan Armstrong ’18 Honors: Erin Millette ’16 Honors: Sydney Blades ’15, Jatin Inside this issue: Central Catholic High School Bussa ’15, Katelyn Tourigny ’ 15, Honor Roll 1 Paige Dame ’16, Jessica Lopes ’16, High Honors: Myles Mwathe ’16 Julia Ciccolo ’17, Braden Boucher Dean’s List, Classes 2 Honors: Meagan Kelly ’16, Mitchel ’18, Hunter Boucher ’18, Kiley Craven ’17, Victoria Mwaurah ’17, Ciccolo ’18 In Memoriam 3 Kaiden Nobrega ’18 Lowell High School Gala Awards Night 4-5 Dracut High School High Honors: Emilie O’Beirne ’16, Alumni Spotlights 6-8, Honors: Elizabeth Gacek ’15, Leah Suchi Patel ’16, Nina Phan ’16, Papageorgiou ’15, Owen Flanagan ’16, Darsh Patel ’18 Student Walk 9 Jaclyn Witts ’16 Honors: Hannah Erickson ’15, Jack Sports 12 Greater Lowell Technical High Oakes ’15, Bethany Sheehan ’15, School Ava Desmarais ’16, Kaylina Hodgdon ’16, Nathan High Honors: Nicolas Fisher ’15 Jozokos ’16, Matthew Flores ’17, Honors: Diana Mix ’17 Jacqueline Floro ’17 POINTS OF Lowell Catholic High School Notre Dame Academy INTEREST Head of School: Caleb Craig ’15, Principal’s List: Liya Mooradian • Student Walk Fundraiser Elizabeth Cullen ’16, Riley Conners ’17 2019 www.sjdarc.org/ ’17, Alexander Merrill ’17 walk

• Enrollment applications are being accepted for 2019-2020

• The end of the year Mass will be held on June 12th at 9:00 AM at St. Rita’s church Pa ge 2 Volume 5, Issue 2

Dean’s List

Coastal Carolina University - Kyle Hould ’14, Harris Varnum ’13, Matthew Montbleau ’12 Champlain College - Joseph Tivey ’11 Saint Anselm College - Bridget Keefe ’12 University of Massachusetts Lowell - Caitlin Ashe ’14, Maria Forte ’12, Benjamin Gacek ’10, Katelynn Jacques ’14, Hayley Were you or an alumni Jasmin ’12, Magdalene Stathas ’11, Averianna Burns ’12, you know the recipient Emily Gilligan ’10, Joanne Kanellos ’12, Tristyn Mitchell ’11, of an award or honor? Nidhi Patel ’12, Justin St. Louis ’12, Emily Stutz ’12, Share your good news Matthew Belleau ’14 with us for the next University of New England - Devin Jozokos ’14 Alumni News! University of New Hampshire - Liam Gilligan ’14 Wentworth Institute of Technology – Joseph Schnackertz ’13

Hey SJA Classes of 2011 & 2015 where is your journey taking you??

Wow Class of 2011, can you believe your college years are over?! Let us know where you will be moving onto. What will be your first “real” job? Will you be graduating with honors or other recognition? Have you completed trade school or are you serving in our military? We are so proud of your accomplishments and can’t wait to share them with our SJA alumni family! This is such an exciting time for the Class of 2015 too! You are going to prom, graduating from high school, receiving acceptance letters, applying for jobs. We’d love to hear all about this exciting time! Please send your photos and updates to [email protected] for our Summer Alumni News issue. Thanks for sharing! We love to hear where your journey is taking you!

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Thank you to all of the families who have established funds in the names of loved ones to be used for scholarships for our students. These scholarships will be distributed at the end of the year Mass on June 12th. Did you know that Ste Jeanne d’Arc school has a Tribute and Memorial Gift program? Memorial gifts in memory of a loved one serve as thoughtful and meaningful expressions of sympathy. You may also name Ste Jeanne d’Arc School as the beneficiary of donations made in memory of your loved one. Tribute gifts are a wonderful way to celebrate a special occasion, extend congratulations, express love or gratitude. Tribute gifts are especially appropriate for thank you gifts, anniversaries, get well, birthdays, holidays, weddings, Christmas or teacher/coach gifts. Your thoughtful gift is truly appreciated. Gifts made as part of this program help students by providing scholarships, tuition assistance and by supporting the improvement of educational programs necessary to provide a strong academic foundation essential to success in high school and beyond. To make a memorial or tribute gift donation visit www.sjdarc.org/memorial- fund-donations-and-tribute-gifts.

In Memoriam Theresa (Daigle) Pelletier ’44 Paul Dragon ’46 Jacqueline (Grondin) Belleau ’48 Normand Daigle ’49 In Memoriam Ronald Carignan ’52 Roger Michaud ’68 Diane (Turgeon) Beaudoin ’69

Need to update your email, address or other information? Easily update your information by visiting www.sjdarc.org/alumniupdate or emailing your updates, news and photos to Jacqueline Schnackertz in the Advancement Office at [email protected]. Pa ge 4 Volume 5, Issue 2

Elisabeth Bruyère Award Dinner

This year’s Elisabeth Bruyère Award was presented to Monique (Marchand) Letendre ’64. Monique was recognized for her selfless contributions to the students and families of Ste Jeanne d’Arc School for the past thirty-two years, her commitment to the Franco American community of Lowell, and her emulation of the characteristics of Elisabeth Bruyère . Elisabeth Bruyère is the foundress of the Sisters of Charity of Ottawa whose members have been staffing and administering Ste Jeanne d’Arc School since 1910. She was the model of prayer, trust in God, courage, daring, compassion, openness and availability. The event took place at Lenzi’s in Dracut. There were about one hundred-fifty friends, family, staff, former teachers and community members there to honor Monique. Our Master of Ceremonies for the evening was Atty. Steven Panagiotakos. Monique's brother and former Board of Photo: Monique Letendre ’64 , Sister Préscille Malo and Trustees Chairman, Henri Marchand ’67. Henri Marchand ’67 Highlights of the evening included reception music provided by SJA music teacher, Mrs. Mary Quigley, who serenaded the guests with beautiful violin and guitar music. Sister Préscille Malo presented the award to Monique in a moving tribute in French. And eighth-grade speaker, Ranjana Ramesh, spoke of the “grit” that Monique shows in all she does. Thank you to everyone who attended, sent well-wishes or sponsored the event to show Monique how much her quiet work is noticed and appreciated. Volume 5, Issue 2 Pa ge 5

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Alumni Spotlights

Our very own Technology Director, Bernadette (Letendre) Glotzbach ’77 has been selected as a finalist for the Archdiocese of Boston Excellence in Education Award! This award honors elementary and secondary school teachers’ commitment to developing saints and scholars in the Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of Boston. These teachers have demonstrated their strong leadership qualities, model a faith-filled life, promote academic excellence and are committed to their students and school. Every day, they inspire students from all backgrounds and abilities to learn and they actively collaborate with their peers, students, and families to create a welcoming environment and culture of success. Over 120 nominations from coworkers, supervisors, parents, students and community members and 20 finalists were selected. This award will be given to five elementary school teachers and five secondary school teacher who will each receive $1,500 and be invited to a luncheon with Cardinal Seán O'Malley and Superintendent Kathy Mears. You can learn more about the award at http://www.csoboston.com/education-award.html.

Photo: Bernadette Glotzbach teaching the Technology

Juliette (Michel) Desrochers ’45 has some exciting news to share! The grandmother of twenty-six grandchildren and sixteen great-grandchildren is anxiously awaiting the arrival of her seventeenth great-grandchild in September! Congratulation to the Desrochers family. Can’t wait to see pictures of the new baby!

In 1910 when Ste Jeanne d’Arc School opened its doors for the first time there were 130 students enrolled! Volume 5, Issue 2 Pa ge 7

More Spotlights Venturing, BSA is a program through the Boy Scouts of America for males and females aged 14-21 (or 13 and completed the 8th grade). Venturing focuses on adventure, leadership, personal growth, and service.

On March 28th Venturing, BSA announced the selection of Katelyn St. Louis ’14 as the 2019-20 National VOA Vice President. Below is an excerpt from the Venturing, BSA Facebook Page:

“Katelyn joined Venturing at age 14. She originated from The Spirit of Adventure Council in Lowell, Massachusetts, and served most recently as the Northeast Region Venturing Officers' Association President.

She is a recipient of the Pathfinder Award and is working towards her Summit Award. She has also been awarded the Council, Area, and Region Venturing Leadership Awards.

Katelyn has served on staff and held leadership positions in her council's NYLT Course and is currently an NYLT Leadership Academy staff member. She also helped to run the NER Subcamp at VenturingFest this past year and is looking forward to staffing World Scout Jamboree this summer. Katelyn is a rising sophomore at the University of New Hampshire majoring in Biomedical Science, in the Medical Laboratory Science Program.

Katelyn hopes to help establish open communication and a positive support network among the incoming officers of the 2019-2020 National VOA and Region VOAs. In addition to this, she plans on looking into ways to support the four Regions in growing Council VOAs around the country.” Katelyn St. Louis photo courtesy of We are looking forward to seeing Katelyn’s continued leadership! Way to go! Venturing, BSA Facebook

Abigail Linskey ’18 of Bishop Guertin High School received an Honorable Mention at the Rotary Four-Way Speech Contest held at the Nashua Boys and Girls Club on March 28th. The contest asks high school students to prepare a speech on a topic of their choice that applies the principles of Rotary's Four-Way Test: • Is it the truth? • Is it fair to all concerned? • Will it build goodwill and better friendships?

Photo: Abigail Lynskey courtesy of Bishop • Will it be beneficial to all concerned? Guertin High School Instagram Congratulations Abby! Pa ge 8 Volume 5, Issue 2

Alumni Spotlights

Ste Jeanne d’Arc School alum, Jonathan Lemire ’93 is soaring to new heights these days on Air Force One. Abigail Linskey ’18 recently discovered a Jonathan, is an Associated passion for Mock Trial. She is a prosecution Press reporter covering lawyer and a defense witness on the Mock President Donald Trump. Trial Team at Bishop Guertin High School. During her first competition at Phillips He received his educational Exeter the judges recognized her as an foundation at SJA going on outstanding “lawyer and witness!” to attend Central Catholic Jonathan Lemire photo courtesy of Tory High School before entering Abby states “Things have been great so far, Wesnofske UML Columbia University. and because of SJA, my classes have been a breeze. I know how to study, and I have Jonathan graduated from Columbia University in May of been trying to help my friends who haven’t 2001 and began an internship a the New York Daily News. had the exposure to good study habits learn When the planes hit the towers on September 11th too.” Jonathan was working around the clock to get out information. Seeing his solid work ethic and dedication, he was given a full time position at the New York Daily News. Almost ten years later Jonathan moved into a position with the Associated Press. He has covered many stories including the 2013 New York City mayoral race and was assigned to then candidate Donald Trump during the 2016 presidential election. Today Lemire is a White House reporter for the Associated Press and a political analyst for MSNBC and NBC.

Ste Jeanne d’Arc School alumni are going places! Sofia Friedl ’18 and others from Notre Dame Academy traveled across the During February vacation Mannette Gono ’18 visited Quebec, pond to visit the United Kingdom. The Canada with a group from Lowell High School. The group had a group traveled to destinations in wonderful time enjoying French Canadian folk dancing, tobogganing England, Ireland and Scotland to and visiting the Chateau Frontenac. immerse themselves in the culture. Some highlights included the Thames Recently, Charisa-Marie Beale ’15 and other students from Lowell River, William Shakespeare’s home, High School embarked on a ten day tour of Paris and London. Warwick castle and Trinity College in What a wonderful experience for these students to get a first hand Oxford. experience with other countries, customs and languages! Volume 5, Issue 2 Pa ge 9

Student Walk

Our annual Student Walk kicked off on March 1, Help us raise 2019. To date we have raise over $18,000 towards our $40,000 goal. $40,000 Students and staff have been reaching out to for the students of friends and family to help raised these needed funds. Ste Jeanne d’Arc School! If you would like to help us reach this goal please visit www.sjdarc.org/walk or contact the Advancement Office at 978-454-7038. The Student Walk is our largest student driven fundraiser. Funds raised from the Walk helps provide the necessary supplies and technology, maintain our facilities, assists with tuition scholarships for those in need and provides for athletic and extra-curricular activities to name a few. Basically, it helps us continue our mission of providing a strong academic and service-oriented foundation based on the Catholic faith teachings of Jesus. We’d love to have you on our team! www.sjdarc.org/walk

Congratulations to the following Lowell Catholic students who were recognized during Catholic Schools Week for exemplifying specific virtues: Julia Ciccolo ’17 - Simplicity Award Margaret McGovern ’15 - Compassion Award

Paige Dame ’16 was named one of the 2019-2020 Xaverian Brothers Sponsored Schools leaders. Emma Araujo ’16 and Elizabeth Cullen ’16 were also named Lowell Catholic In Action leaders. Congratulations to all of these students! Ste Jeanne d’Arc School alumni really go places! Pa ge 10 Volume 5, Issue 2

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Liya Mooradian ’17, a current student at the Academy of Notre Dame in Tyngsboro, was recently invited to join the National Society for High School Denise McQuaide ’71 was recently named as president and Scholars (NSHSS). chief operation officer of the Benchmark Wellness Liya was adopted from China and Management Division. As one of her first projects she will be responsible for building the new urban communities division recently returned to visit her native with a focus on health and wellness. country. She quickly remembered much of the Chinese language. The Chinese Congratulations! Language and Culture classes hosted by the Beijing International Chinese College certainly came in handy on this excursion.

Meagan Laurin ’13 recently began a new job at Jeanne D’Arc Credit Union. Best of luck in your new job!

Our well wishes and prayers go out to Kristen (St. Pierre) Stewart ’06 and all of our men and women serving in the armed forces. Kristen was deployed to Afghanistan in December. May God bless you and keep you.

Above: Liya Mooradian visiting the Great Wall of China. Photo courtesy of L. Morradian. Volume 5, Issue 2 Pa ge 11

Casey (Gariepy) Haley ’05 and her husband, Justin, welcomed a beautiful new baby girl in January - Jayden Grace. Congratulations to the Haley family!

This past summer, Rileigh Armstrong ’13, participated in a program through Saint Anselm College called Road For Hope. Road For Hope is an 8-day, 130 mile pilgrimage that begins in Lewiston, Maine and ends at our college campus. Each day the 46 participants on the pilgrimage walk for a different charity. The goal of the program is to advocate for and be in solidarity with 9 local charities: Birthline (Catholic Charities), Community Concepts, Good Shepherd Food Bank, St. Below: Rileigh Armstrong and friends from Saint Anslem College at the Road for Hope Walk. Photos courtesy of R. Charles School, Rochester Recreational Arena and Youth Armstrong. Services, Candia Moore School Drug Awareness Program, Kid's Cafe, York County Shelter Program, and UpReach Therapeutic Riding Center. This is the 21st year of the program and over the years Saint Anselm College has been able to donate thousands of dollars to each of these small charities allowing them to continue operating and offering services to their clients! Rileigh will be walking for the Road For Hope again in Summer 2019! Pa ge 12 Volume 5, Issue 2

Lowell Sun All-Stars Sports The following alumni were recognized by the Lowell Sun as “All- Stars” in their particular sports. Way to go!! Girls Volleyball: Elizabeth Cullen ’16, Second Team: Margaret McGovern ’15 Boys Cross Country Honorable Mention: Evan DeFronzo’16 Field Hockey Honorable Mention: Emily O’Beirne ’16 Girls Cross Country Honorable Mention: Elizabeth Gacek ’15 The Golf Team: Owen Goulette ’16, Honorable Mention: Nick Fisher ’15, Benjamin Asselin ’15, Matthew Asselin ’16 Girls Soccer Second Team: Hannah Erickson ’15, Elena Valiente ’16 Swimming & Diving Second Team: Samantha Fisher ’17, Divya Madhavaiya ’15

Kaiden Nobrega ’18 loves being in high school. He is enjoying the experience and played Congratulations to the following alumni on the freshman football team this who were recently recognized at the year with fellow SJA alum, Kai Lowell Catholic Winter Sports McDonald ’18. In their first Ceremony: football season the team was Margaret McGovern ’15 - swimming undefeated with a 12-0 record. We think the Central Catholic football Paige Dame ’16 - cheering team may be a force to be reckoned Jatin Bussa ’15 - basketball with in the next three years! Kaiden attributes some of his success to Sarah Meehan ’15 continues to the lessons he learned at SJA. “SJA impress on the basketball court for definitely gave me a strong foundation for the future.” Lowell High School including a last Left: Kai McDonald and Kaiden Nobrega second score for the win against celebrate. Photo courtesy of K. Nobrega Chelmsford in January.

It was an incredible year for Owen Goulette “16, Matthew Asselin ’16 and Benjamin Asselin ’15 and the Lowell High School hockey team. In early March Lowell High defeated Newton South 5-2 claiming the Division 3 North title. The moved on to the State semi -finals against Hopkinton. Lowell High School finished their season with a 16-6-2 record.

In other hockey news, Dominic Valente ’17 is making a name for himself on the Lowell Catholic Hockey team. Volume 5, Issue 2 Pa ge 13

Help us continue the Alumni News

Thank you to all of our alumni who have sent in pictures and stories to share. We could not do it without you! You are what makes this newsletter interesting and fun to read for all! Our next issue will be available in July 2019. Please keep sending in your stories and photos. The deadline for the summer issue will be June 30th. There are two ways to submit updates and stories. You can visit ww.sjdarc.org/alumniupdate or email stories and photos to Jacqueline Schnackertz at [email protected]. Here are some samples of things to share:

New baby Wedding Anniversary Sports Stories Promotion Starting College Graduations New grandchild Academic Award Vacation New job Christening Ste Jeanne d’Arc School The Mission of Ste Jeanne d'Arc School is to

68 Dracut Street continue the teaching ministry of Jesus by providing Lowell, Massachusetts 01854 an academically challenging and service-oriented Phone: 978-453--4114 education within a Catholic faith community. Fax 978-454-8304 Director of Advancement: Jacqueline Schnackertz E-mail: [email protected] Ste Jeanne d’Arc School is a Catholic independent school founded in 1910 by the Oblates of Mary Immaculate. The school is accredited by the New Visit us on the Web at England Association of Schools and Colleges. www.sjdarc.org

Here are some simple ways you can continue to help Ste Jeanne d’Arc School:

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