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11 II ACHSACHS FidelitasFidelitas 2016-20172016-2017 Coming together is a beginning; keeping together is progress; working together is success. – Henry Ford
I am so blessed and proud to be part of this wonderful community! Working together – we have achieved much success - as a school community, as teachers, as students, as servants of God. It has also been a year of new beginnings and new programs which we are excited to continue to build upon. This year alone, we have increased our staffing and services in Campus Ministry, launched our Arts and Enrichment Program and our AP Capstone Program, began to develop a formal Student Leadership Program, added a new Dining Service Program, opened a new School Store, and created a new Alumni Association. We have truly come together as a community this year in every aspect of school life! As we continue the progress here at AC, we are excited to come together with Saint Agnes School. Throughout the spring, with the leadership of Father Flatley, and the involvement of the entire community, we explored a deeper collaboration with Saint Agnes School. The Parish is so blessed to have two strong schools, and we look forward to being able to offer a true Pre-Kindergarten through twelfth grade education experience in and out of the classroom. Collaboration in such areas as academics, faith formation, arts, athletics and professional development will allow us to offer our very best to our students and our community. We look forward to new Saint Agnes School Principal, Caitlin Oglesby, becoming part of our Leadership Team, to the faculty and staff offering us new perspectives and excitement and to the Saint Agnes School students enriching our lives and expanding our hearts. Working together, in faith, can only lead to success. I look forward to continuing to work with all of you in creating opportunities for student success!
God Bless, AC Humanitarians visit Inglis House in Philadelphia to assist with their art program. See the many other ways they have been involved on page 12. Linda M. Butt
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Class of 2 01 7 Commends...
Valedictorian Jane Wakefield
Jane Wakefield, the Valedictorian of the Class of 2017, has distinguished herself both inside and outside of the classroom during her time at Arlington Catholic. She has been a member of the National Honor Society, the Humanitarian Club, the Photography Club, and was the art director for Imaginary Gardens, the school’s literary magazine. She was the recipient of the Harvard University Book Award, and achieved summa cum laude status on the National Latin Exam. Her Latin scholarship also earned her Silver Medals on the National Roman Civilization Exam and Classical Literacy Exam, in addition to Bronze Medals on the Classical Etymology and Vocabulary Exams. She was also the captain of the varsity swim team, and spent numerous hours volunteering at the Bristol Lodge Soup Kitchen. Jane will be attending the University of Vermont.
Salutatorian Nicole Angelakis
Nicole Angelakis, the Salutatorian of the Class of 2017, has made great contributions to Arlington Catholic in a number of areas in addition to excelling academically. Nicole was in the National Honor Society, and was a four year member of the Humanitarian Club, as well as the treasurer for that organization. She was also the Editor of Imaginary Gardens, the school’s literary magazine, and a member of the Yearbook Club. She was the recipient of the College of the Holy Cross Book Award and a member of the Spanish National Honor Society. Nicole will be attending Boston College.
2 I ACHS Fidelitas 2016-2017 SISTER MELANIA AWARD MSGR. O’GORMAN AWARD Bridget Flaherty John David (JD) Biagioni
Bridget Flaherty is the 2017 John David (JD) Biagioni recipient of the Sister Melania is the 2017 recipient of the Award, named for the first Monsignor O’Gorman Award, principal of Arlington Catholic named for the pastor of St. and given to a senior girl who Agnes Parish when AC first exemplifies school loyalty, opened in 1960, and given to character, service, achievement, a senior boy who the faculty and leadership. feels has demonstrated school loyalty, character, service, Bridget has been a truly outstanding student at AC, achievement, and leadership. earning nearly flawless grades while pursuing a highly demanding course of study. She has also been a JD’s academic record at AC is incredibly impressive, member of the Humanitarian Club, tutored students as he consistently earned straight A’s. JD was a as a member of the Homework Club, and has worked member of the National Honor Society, and the on the school newspaper, the Cougar Growl. She is Student Council, and was a class representative also the recipient of the 2017 Female Scholar Athlete during his junior year. He also earned a bronze Award. She received the St. Michael’s College Book medal on the National Spanish Exam. JD will Award, and will be attending the College of the attend Boston College. Holy Cross.
SISTER CATHERINE CLIFFORD TRIBUTE AWARD MSGR. LINNEHAN AWARD Bridget Crane Hanwen (Nelo) Gu
Bridget Crane has been Hanwen (Nelo) Gu has been selected as the recipient of chosen to receive the 2017 Monsignor the 2017 Sister Catherine Linnehan Award, named for the Clifford Tribute Award. longtime pastor of St. Agnes. Funded Funded by the faculty and and selected by the faculty, the winner staff, this award is given to is someone who has made a positive the graduating senior who difference within the school, who lives best exemplifies the school his or her faith, and who is generous, motto put forth by longtime sincere, caring and dependable. Principal Sister Cathy: “Act Justly, Love Tenderly, Nelo has made tremendous contributions to Arlington Catholic and Walk Humbly with your God.” throughout his time here. After discovering his passion for Bridget has been a vibrant member of the photography, he became President of the Photography Club and Arlington Catholic community during her years could often be seen taking pictures of AC events. His photos were here. A true leader, she was a captain of the varsity used on the school’s website and social media accounts. Nelo was field hockey, varsity ice hockey, and varsity tennis Vice President of the Humanitarian Club, and was the leader and teams, as well as a CCL All-Star in girls ice hockey. the driving force behind the Ping Pong Club, which helped many She was a class representative during her junior of the international students at Arlington Catholic bond with their year and a member of SADD (Students Against American classmates. Destructive Decisions). Bridget also spent many Nelo spent many hours volunteering when the Humanitarian Club hours volunteering on the trip to Camden, New visited the Romero Center in Camden, New Jersey. Arlington Jersey with the Humanitarian Club. She will be Catholic has been instrumental in Nelo’s spiritual growth, and as a attending Emmanuel College. result of his experiences at AC, Nelo decided to join the Catholic faith, and will celebrate the Sacraments of Baptism, First Holy Communion, and Confirmation on the day of his graduation. Nelo was also an exemplary student who excelled in many Honors and AP classes. He will attend the University of Rochester.
I 3 SCHOOL NEWS Baccalaureate Mass Awards Ceremony & The Class of 2017 celebrated their Baccalaureate Mass and Awards Ceremony on Wednesday, May 24th It was a wonderful opportunity for students to join together one final time in prayer and begin their journey into adulthood. Students were recognized for their hard work and dedication to the classroom, their sports, activities and arts pursuits. We are so proud of all that they have accomplished and look forward to hearing about the opportunities they will pursue. They are truly an outstanding group of young men and women. We also were thrilled to have a number of members of the Class of 1967! Members of this Golden Anniversary Class led the students into Saint Agnes Church representing the wonderful tradition and legacy of Arlington Catholic. The Tradition Continues... One of the things that continues to make Arlington Catholic special is its sense of community. When a family makes it a tradition to attend Arlington Catholic, it’s something to celebrate. Arlington Catholic honors students who share with their parents or grandparents the bond of being a Cougar. Graduating legacy students received a cord to wear during commencement to celebrate their family’s commitment to Arlington Catholic. Congratulations to our 2017 Legacy Graduates. Matthew Brown and his grandmother Marie (Fitzgerald) Buckley ‘69 Robert Cain and his dad John ’79 Olivia Casey and her mom Michelle (Famolare) ‘84 Bridget Crane and her mom Tricia (Babine) ‘81 John Dellanno and his mom Elizabeth (Regan) ’81 Marie Donovan and her mom Linda (DiGrande) ‘86 The Class of 2017 included many seniors whose parents also graduated Larissa Ferretti and her mom Lisa (Bongiorno) ’86 from AC. What a wonderful and proud tradition and legacy this displays! Cameron Geary and his dad Tim ‘81 Seamus Holden and his parents John ’83 and Geraldine (Coughlin)’83 Meghan Kreider and her mom Erin (Curtin) ‘86 Michael McGinnity and his dad Tom ‘84 Matthew Pigott and his dad Charlie ‘83 Joseph Redmond and his mom Tanya (Bouchard) ‘91 Rose Roche and her dad John ‘87 MaryKate Simmons and her parents Joe ’88 and Erin (Kilgarriff) ‘88
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Senior Activities
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Commencement
2On Thursday. 01 May 25th, over 1,500 7 friends and family gathered at Bentley University to celebrate the Commencement of the Class of 2017. Our Pastor, Father Brian Flatley, on the Feast of the Ascension, opened the event with a reflection. Both the Valedictorian, Jane Wakefield, and Salutatorian, Nicole Angelakis, shared their reflections on Arlington Catholic through wonderful speeches. We were also blessed to have Alum Kristyn Taylor lead our singing. Senior Class President James Cordero welcomed the 1,500 people gathered for this celebration. Salutatorian Nicole Angelakis gave an address followed by the Valedictory address from Jane Wakefield. Lisa (Hickey) Simmons, Class of 1996, a multiple Emmy Award winning Producer for Channel 5 gave the Commencement Address. Lisa’s speech focused on the lessons she learned at Arlington Catholic. She spoke to the graduates about how she learned so much at AC.
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2 01 7 “This brings us to the most valuable lesson, AC provided me with and my hope for you is a similar one. The faculty, staff, my peers showed me that being kind to and mindful of others is the HIGHEST priority and far more rewarding than any personal achievement. A simple gesture…even just a smile, can make a difference in a person’s day. This lesson by far one of the MOST simple, but most often the one forgotten on a daily basis. I can promise you that no matter what path you take from here, if you remember this lesson, you will be successful.” We are so thankful to have Lisa share her story and thoughts with us. Another special moment at this year’s Commencement was a personal one. Graduating senior, Michelle Brienza, lost her brother, very suddenly, during her school year while he was serving his country in Florida. As a surprise to Michelle, his Navy brothers and sisters attended her graduation and cheered her on, making what may have been a difficult one for her family, something truly amazing. AC was thrilled to have helped make this happen.
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The Members of the Class of 2017 will be attending the Future P lans following Colleges and Universities in the Fall of 2017.
Hannah Amaral...... St. Joseph’s College, Maine Craig Diskin...... Brandeis University Nicole Amato...... Franklin Pierce University Samantha Donahue...... St. Michael’s College Matthew Anderson...... Assumption College Marie Donovan...... Emmanuel College Nicole Angelakis...... Boston College Owen Doyon...... Lasell College Isabella Aristizabal...... Westfield State University Zhuo Duan...... University of Massachusetts, Lowell Alexa Arsenault...... Endicott College Will Dynan...... University of Massachusetts, Boston Samantha Baessler...... Kennesaw State University ZiYing Fan...... The Culinary Institute of America, New York Michael Balboni...... Bentley University Nicolas Fernandez-Cote...... Massachusetts Maritime Academy Alexandra Ball...... Stonehill College Larissa Ferretti...... Rivier University Marc Bardascino...... Wheaton College Bridget Flaherty...... College of the Holy Cross Amanda Bastos...... University of Alabama Taryn Foley...... Southern New Hampshire University Mary Bekelian...... Lesley University Nicholas Garber...... Keene State University John Bertolami...... University of Pittsburgh Allison Garvey...... University of Massachusetts, Dartmouth John Biagioni...... Boston College Cameron Geary...... Fairfield University Elena Bonetti...... Suffolk University Chloe Georges...... Lasell College Forcier Breese...... Boston University Stephanie Goguen...... Bryant University Michelle Brienza...... Nova Southeastern University Hanwen Gu...... University of Rochester Matthew Brown...... University of Massachusetts, Dartmouth Xiangxi Guo...... Northeastern University Matthew Bulger...... Undecided Heesuk Han...... University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Spencer Burton...... Endicott College John Hanley...... US Marine Corps Robert Cain...... Elon University Julia Hart...... Loyola University, Maryland Gregory Cali...... University of Illinois, Chicago Kevin Hickey...... Work – Electrical Trade School Haley Campbell...... Penn State University Seamus Holden...... Keene State University Donatella Carazo...... Salve Regina University Mark Hughes...... Notre Dame de Namur University Olivia Casey...... Emmanuel College Courtney Ingersoll...... Fitchburg State University Isabelle Charbonnier...... University of New Hampshire Michael Jacobs...... Merrimack College Evengii Chubchik...... College in Russia Timothy Jordan...... University of New Haven Matthew Cohen...... Keene State College Ryan Joseph...... University of Vermont Julia Condon...... Mt. Holyoke College Alexandra Kay...... Mount St. Mary’s University Isaac Cook...... Bunker Hill Community College Padraig Keane...... North Shore Community College James Cordero...... University of Massachusetts, Amherst Connor Keelan...... University of Tampa Kristen Correia...... University of Massachusetts, Amherst Hyunjoon Kim...... Northeastern University Mary Cortes...... Middlesex Community College Meghan Kreider...... Saint Anselm College Stephen Coughlin...... Plymouth State University Joanna Kubiak...... Assumption College Bridget Crane...... Emmanuel College Kathleen Kumar...... Emmanuel College Courtney Cunha...... St. Anselm College Kerry Laska...... Flagler College Carmen DeAngelis...... Massachusetts Maritime Academy Matthew Laurendeau...... Catholic University of America Victoria DeFabritiis...... St. Anselm College Phuong Le...... Northeastern University Ria DeFranzo...... University of Massachusetts, Lowell Inhyuk Lee...... University of California, Berkeley John Dellanno...... Chapman University Yilei Li...... University of Pittsburgh Isabella DePalo...... Lasell College Zhixiang Lin...... University of Massachusetts, Boston Ciara Devereaux...... University of New Hampshire Andrea Lopez...... Merrimack College Megan Diep...... University of Massachusetts, Amherst Catherine Lopez...... Merrimack College Thomas DiLillo...... St. Anselm College Karmen Lu...... Northeastern University Nanxin Ding...... Penn State University Samantha Lum...... Boston University
8 I ACHS Fidelitas 2016-2017 Anastasia Maniatis...... Clark University Arianna Ragucci...... University of New Hampshire Julia Mattera...... Salem State University Joseph Redmond...... United States Coast Guard Michael McGinnity...... Wentworth Institute of Technology Lauren Richardson...... Lasell College Kathleen McHale...... Lasell College Rose Roche...... St. Anselm College Mahima Menghani...... Cornell University Monica Royo...... Quinnipiac University Anton Metelev...... Junior Hockey Program Ze Rui...... Penn State University Kathryn Meyer...... Rocky Mountain College Heidi Santa Cruz...... Boston University William Mills...... Undecided Hannah Savage...... Merrimack College Jasmine Mucci...... East Coast Wizards – Junior Hockey Daniel Settipani...... Dean College Paul Murray...... Framingham State University Osel Sharma...... University of Buffalo William Muzarol...... North Shore Community College Carly Silva...... Emmanuel College Catherine Nee...... Western New England University MaryKate Simmons...... Suffolk University Caitlyn Neville...... Seton Hall University Jackson Smith...... Middlesex Community College Michaela Noviello...... Merrimack College Luana Soares...... Lasell College Natalie Pagliocca...... Merrimack College Eric Spagnoli...... St. Anselm College Gianna Paratore...... University of Maine Michael Stanford...... Framingham State University Quentin Pasquarello...... High Point University Marcellina Taranto...... Massachusetts Bay Community College Marissa Pepe...... Salem State University Alexander Tavitian...... Lasell College Lena Perez...... Fordham University Mary Toner...... Hawaii Pacific University Nguyet Pham...... Bunker Hill Community College Michael Valente...... Bunker Hill Community College Louis Pierre...... Keene State College Jane Wakefield...... University of Vermont Tekarina Pierre...... St. Lawrence College Chole Wentworth...... Southern New Hampshire University Matthew Pigott...... University of Massachusetts, Lowell Luqin Xu...... University of Vermont Nicole Porte...... Massachusetts Bay Community College Yi Yan...... Suffolk University
I 9 SCHOOL NEWS Academic AwardsNight The Academic Awards Ceremony recognizes the Academic and Service Achievements of our 9th, 10th, and 11th graders. Miss Butt, along with Academic Department Chairs, recognized 39 students for their Achievements. Awards were given out for success on the National French and Spanish Exams, Campus Ministry, Student Service and Leadership Awards, Drama Program and College Book Awards.
Victoriya Blyth-Wilk Cate Gallagher – Sculpture Award – Book Award - Stonehill College Maxwell Bonanno – Micah Award – Member of the Arlington Youth Health & Safety – National Spanish Award, Coalition Silver Medal, Level 3 Patrick Browne Allison Greenough – Oscar Romero Award – Book Award – Lawrence Tech University Award for Excellence in Science & Math Veronica Burke – Book Award -- Boston University, School of Education Austin Hall – Member of the Arlington Youth Anan Cao Health & Safety Coalition – Book Award -- Elmira College Key Award Anaele Joseph Jillian Casey – National French Exam, – Book Award -- Le Moyne College Silver Medal, Level 3 – National Spanish Award, Honorable Mention, Level 3 Christine Liang Andrew Chan – National Spanish Award, Bronze Medal, – Book Award -- Harvard University Level 3 – National Latin Vocabulary Exam, Participant – National Roman Civilization Exam, Participant| Anna Lynch – National Latin Exam - Magna Cum Laude, Poetry IV – Book Award -- University of Rochester, George Eastman Young Leaders Award Sage Chircu – National Latin Exam – Massachusetts District National History Day Magna Cum Laude, Poetry IV Competition, Honorable Mention Gianna Martin Katrina Conrad – Book Award -- Rochester Institute – Drawing & Painting Award of Technology, Innovation and Olivia Copeland Creativity Award – All-Star Cast Award, Massachusetts Educational Timothy McCadden Theatre Guild – National Spanish Award, Kasey Donahue Honorable Mention, Level 3 – Letters About Literature – Honorable Mention Erin Montion Cara Favuzza – Book Award -- Dartmouth College – Book Award -- St. Michael’s College – National French Exam, Silver Medal, Level 4 Nicole Ferrero – French Honor Society – National Spanish Award, Honorable Mention, Level 3
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Brian Morgan – Book Award - St. Michael’s College – National Spanish Award, Bronze Medal, Level 3 Cardinal Medeiros Kieran Mullen – Book Award -- Rochester Institute of Technology, Computing Medal & Scholarship Program – Campus Ministry Award Scholarship – National Spanish Award, Silver Medal, Level 3 Congratulations to Heidi Santa Cruz on being awarded the Whitney Omoruyi Cardinal Medeiros Scholarship. – National Spanish Award, Honorable Mention, Level 3 These four-year, full-tuition awards are available to selected Jenna Passatempo graduating seniors from parochial high schools in the – Campus Ministry Award Archdiocese of Boston. Recipients are chosen for academic achievement, leadership ability and dedication to community Matthew Patterson service. Eligible nominees are invited to visit campus for a – Book Award - College of the Holy Cross personal interview. Lissa Paul Students must be nominated by their high school principals or – Smith College Poetry Prize guidance counselors. – National French Exam, Honorable Mention, Level 3 Erik Plowden – Book Award - University of Rochester, Frederick Douglas and Susan B. Anthony – Citizenship Award - Nomination – National Spanish Award, Honorable Mention, Level 4 Sophia Pratt – Poet Laureate Andra Preda – National Spanish Award, Gold Medal, Level 3 Isabella Rich – National Spanish Award, Honorable Mention, Level 3 Olivia Romvos – Book Award -- St. Anselm College – Member of the Arlington Youth Health & Safety Coalition – National Spanish Award, Bronze Medal, Level 3 Health & Ziang Shi Safety – American Mathematics Competition, Highest Score of We are honored to announce that the Arlington Youth Health all 9th and 10 grade students & Safety Coalition now has an Arlington Catholic branch. Hyeonwoo Shin We are proud of our student advisors; Freshman Austin Hall, – 2016-2017 Highest Scorer - AC Math Team Freshman Max Bonanno, Junior Lanie Woods and Junior Olivia Kristopher Shuman Romvos. Thank you to our AC guidance counselor and social worker, Christy Kiernan for initiating this new branch. – Book Award - Rensselaer Award The Arlington Youth Health & Safety Coalition envisions Timothy Simmons Arlington as a safe and vibrant community where youths choose – Book Award - University of Rochester, Bausch & Lomb to live substance free, and are collectively supported by their Honorary Science Award peers, parents and community members in making healthy decisions. The mission of the Coalition is to engage, inform and Sophia Struzziero empower our community to prevent and reduce substance abuse – Book Award - Regis College and other risk behaviors that adversely affect Arlington youth. Calvin Stumcke For any questions please contact Christy Kiernan, LICSW – Spanish Honor Society 781-777-7015 [email protected]
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Campus Ministry Happenings
AC Humanitarians This year the Humanitarians were involved in many activities such as: volunteering at The Boston Sock Exchange and Habitat for Humanity ReStore, sending Christmas cards to retired Veterans, collecting canned tuna and making sandwiches for homeless shelters in Waltham, and participating in the Bezos Family Foundation Youth Uplift Challenge. While on our annual service trip to the Romero Center in Camden, NJ we painted an office, visited the elderly, cleaned a garden, served dinner at a homeless shelter, and helped the residents of Inglis House in Philadelphia with their art program. To finish off the school year several Humanitarians walked the Arlington High School track all night in the annual American Cancer Society Relay for Life.
Receiving Sacraments On May 25, 2017 Hanwen Nello Gu received the three sacraments of initiation into the Roman Catholic Church following the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults in Exceptional Circumstances. Cardinal Sean O’Malley gave permission for Fr. Flatley to give Nello these sacraments the day of Graduation. During the Ascension Thursday Mass and in the presence of the entire school body, Nello received the sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, and Holy Communion.
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Campus Ministry Happenings National Honor Society
New Inductees Existing Members Shawn Brown Nicole Angelakis Michael Burke Alexa Arsenault Veronica Burke Michael Balboni Anan Cao John Biagioni Jillian Casey Elena Bonetti Andrew Chan Gregory Cali Madeline Courtney Haley Campbell Carrigan Dall James Cordero Thuyen Dinh Kristen Correia Michelle Donahue Victoria DeFabritiis Cara Favuzza Ria DeFranzo Cate Gallagher Craig Diskin Shayna Gnewuch Samantha Donahue Allison Greenough Bridget Flaherty Erica Kenney Hanwen Gu Jihyeon Kim Xiangxi Guo Christine Liang Julia Hart Haicheng Liu Courtney Ingersoll Anna Lynch Alexandra Kay Carin Magee Phuong Le Gianna Martin Inhyuk Lee Christopher Matthews Yilei Li James Matthews Karmen Lu Timothy McCadden Mahima Menghani Michelle Mei Caitlyn Neville Erin Montion Lena Perez Brian Morgan Rose Roche Kieran Mullen Monica Royo Michael O’Brien Heidi Santa Cruz Whitney Omoruyi Carly Silva Matthew Patterson Eric Spagnoli Caroline Peterson Jane Wakefield Hien Pham Taleah Pierre-Louis Erik Plowden Luke Prior Olivia Romvos Hyeonwoo Shin Kristopher Shuman Timothy Simmons Sophia Struzziero Calvin Stumcke Hale Tresselt Elaine Woods Christina Yapoudjian
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Junior Ring Ceremony
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Grandparents Day
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Students of the Quarter At the end of every quarter, teachers nominate students and then the full faculty votes on who should receive this honor. A student from each class is chosen based on their commitment to living the AC motto: “Act justly, love tenderly, walk humbly with God.”
First Quarter Recipients
Sean Kay, Freshman Eddie Shi, Sophomore Matt Patterson, Junior Nico Fernandez, Senior
Second Quarter Recipients
Jack Billings, Freshman James Martorilli, Sophomore Jake Bordonaro, Junior Elena Bonneti, Senior
Third Quarter Recipients
Ryan Browne, Freshman Michaela Gallagher, Sophomore Kieran Mullen, Junior Jane Wakefield, Senior
Fourth Quarter Recipients
John Casey, Freshman Sophie Pratt, Sophomore Jillian Casey, Junior Marcellina Taranto, Senior
16 I ACHS Fidelitas 2016-2017 French Student ACHS Students RankedHonor Nationally in “Le Grand Concours” Recognition Congratulations to several ACHS students who have ranked nationally in the 82nd annual National French Contest, “Le Grand Concours”! “Le Grand Concours” National Merit Finalist is a national competition sponsored by the American Association of Teachers Karmen Lu of French. Students were evaluated for their reading, writing and listening comprehension skills in French. More than 85,000 students in all 50 states National Merit Hispanic competed in the 2017 event. The following ACHS students received awards: Recognition Program Anaele Joseph Silver Medal, Level 3 James Cordero Lissa Paul Honorable Mention, Level 3 National Merit Monica Royo Honorable Mention, Level 3 Commended Students Erin Montion Silver Medal, Level 4 John Biagioni, Samantha Donahue, Craig Diskin Bronze Medal, Level 4 Rose Roche AATF President Catherine Danièlou indicated, “French students who rank nationally in Le Grand Concours demonstrate a superior level of global 800 Club responsibility, integrative cultural competence, language skills, and commitment Xiangxi Guo – Perfect Score, Math to excellence and dedication. They significantly increase their community’s international profile. Their French teachers, whom they honor, work hard to produce responsible world citizens with multilingual capabilities. Le Grand Concours participants and winners all embrace an appreciation for other cultures, strive to continually learn and improve, and value the study of French. We are very proud of them and admire their commitment to both contributing to a better world and serving as exceptional ambassadors for their schools.” Spanish ACHS Students AttainHonor National Recognition on National Spanish Exam
Congratulations to the Spanish students from ACHS who attained national recognition for excellent performance on the 2017 National Spanish Examinations! “Attaining a medal or honorable mention for any student on the National Spanish Examinations is very prestigious,” said Kevin Cessna-Buscemi, National Director of the Exams, “because the exams are the largest of their kind in the United States with over 157,000 students participating in 2017.” The National Spanish Examinations are administered each year and are sponsored by the American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese. The following ACHS students received awards:
Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 Gold Medal Bronze Medal Honorable Mention Silver Medal Silver Medal Andra Preda Christine Liang Jillian Casey Whitney Omoruyi Mahima Menghani John David Brian Morgan Nicole Ferrero Isabella Rich Biagioni Silver Medal Olivia Romvos Julia Hart Hale Tresselt Honorable Mention Cate Gallagher Rylan Wertz Timothy Elaine Woods Erik Plowden Xiangxi Guo McCadden Kieran Mullen
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AP Science Team Awards Awards AP Scholar AP Scholar with Granted to students who Distinction receive scores of 3 or Granted to students who higher on three or more receive an average score AP Exams. of at least 3.5 on all AP Exams taken, and scores Nicole Angelakis of 3 or higher on five or more of these exams. Melony Breese-Forcier Alex D’Andrea Elena Bonetti Victoria DeFabritiis Robert Cain The AC Robotics Team of Ryan Guo (Captain), Edward Alexandra DeFabritiis Andrew Chan Shi, Tony Sun, Peter Shin, Frank Chen and Leo Lin, led Megan Diep James Cordero by advisor Martin Vazquez, had another great year. Their Michelle Donahue Samantha Donahue task was to develop a small robot that could negotiate a Andrew Doyle Xiangxi Guo difficult maze using vision recognition technology. Zhuo Jun Duan Ryan Joseph Hanwen Gu The team brought their robot to UMass Lowell Karmen Lu Courtney Ingersoll to compete in the New England Botball Robotics Mahima Menghani Inhyuk Lee Competition, where they competed against 17 other Caitlyn Neville Anna Lynch teams in a head to head double bracket tournament. Heidi Santa Cruz Christopher Matthews The AC Team was ranked second in the seeding rounds Kristopher Shuman Erin Montion in total points scored and took home an award for that
Brian Morgan great achievement. In the main bracket, the team had two Rose Roche National AP Scholar victories before falling in the semifinals by two points. Monica Royo Granted to students who Congrats to the Robotics Team! Eric Spagnoli receive an average score Jane Wakefield of at least 4 on all AP Exams taken, and scores of 4 or higher on eight AP Scholar with Honor or more of these exams. Granted to students who receive an average score Xiangxi Guo of at least 3.25 on all AP Exams taken, and scores of 3 or higher on four or more of these exams.
Veronica Burke Left to Right: Jihyeon Kim 2017, Anan Cao Craig Diskin 2017, Heidi Santa Cruz 2018 Bridget Flaherty Shayne Gnewuch The Women of Science Team competes in the Annual Julia Hart Women of Science Competition at Bedford High School, Bedford, MA. Each team consists of three junior or senior Yilei Li high school women. They prepare for four science and Christine Liang engineering events. The engineering events consist of a Whitney Omoruyi prebuild event and an on-the-spot build the day of the Taleah Pierrre-Louis event. The two knowledge based events are in the areas Matthew Pigott of biology, chemistry, environmental science, math, and Erik Plowden physics. The members of this year’s team were Anan Cao, Carly Silva Jihyeon Kim, and Heidi Santa Cruz. They placed 15th out of 39 teams and had top ten finishes in two of the events.
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Scholar Athletes Math James Cordero and Bridget Flaherty Team Scholar Athletes must achieve a letter for at Once again, the AC Math Team least two years in two separate Varsity sports in had a very successful year, finishing addition to being the highest ranking student in the top 11 out of the 45 teams in competition. in the Massachusetts Mathematics League. The team was led by senior James Cordero is the recipient of the 2017 captains Eric Lee and Ryan Guo and Male Scholar Athlete Award. James competed coached by Jim Hyland and Christina in cross-country, indoor track, and outdoor track during all four years of his time Buckley. We compete once a month at Arlington Catholic. He was a captain on all three teams. In addition to being a against teams in our division, Burling- dedicated runner, James was involved in a multitude of activities at AC. He was a ton, Bedford, Marian, Mt. Alvernia, member of the Student Council all four years, and was a class officer during his Woburn, and Minuteman, typically junior year. He was the President of the National Honor Society and appeared finishing in the top two or three in in numerous productions as a member of the Drama Club. James has been an each meet. Ten students compete, outstanding student, and will attend UMass-Amherst. but additional students can participate Bridget Flaherty is the recipient of the 2017 Female Scholar Athlete Award. During as alternates; we usually have ten com- her time at AC, Bridget was one of the captains of the field hockey team, as well as a petitors and ten alternates, while some member of the varsity girls ice hockey and varsity girls outdoor track teams. Bridget schools have trouble fielding a team has been a truly outstanding student at AC, earning nearly flawless grades while of ten students. Our top scorer was pursuing a highly demanding course of study. She has also been a member of the Ryan Guo, who had a near perfect Humanitarian Club, tutored students as a member of the Homework Club, and has score in each competition, a rare feat. worked on the school newspaper, the Cougar Growl. She received the St. Michael’s Ryan won a scholarship as one of the College Book Award, and will be attending the College of the Holy Cross. top point scorers in the League. We look forward to another great year in 2017-2018, led by our new captains Woman and Gentleman Athletes Edward Shi and Hyeonwoo Shin. Matt Laurendeau and Alexandra Ball The Woman and Gentleman Athletes are nominated by their coaches and chosen by the faculty and staff of AC with the criteria being that the athlete conduct themselves with dignity and class, both on and off the playing field.
Matt Laurendeau has been chosen to receive the 2017 Gentleman Athlete Award. Matt is a three sport varsity athlete. Matt was both a captain and a CCL All-Star in both indoor track and baseball. Matt received the 2017 Thomas Duffy Award for his accomplishments as a member of the AC track team, and placed in the 300 meters at the Divisional Meet this past winter. Matt was also a member of the varsity football team earlier in his high school career before making the varsity golf team in the fall of his senior year. Matt also excelled in the classroom, and will be attending Catholic University in Washington D.C. Alex Ball has been chosen to receive the 2017 Woman Athlete Award. This past fall, Alex was a CCL All-Star for the varsity volleyball team. In the winter she was one of the captains of the girls’ varsity basketball team that made the Division 2 State Final. She was also a member of the varsity softball team earlier in her career at Arlington Catholic. Alex was a member of the Humanitarian Club and was also a very strong student. She will be attending Stonehill College.
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The following students received recognition Sports Awards for their achievements in athletics. CCL All Stars David Powers Award John Finnigan Award Michael Balboni, Jack Bertolami Matt Laurendeau Boys Cross Country Girls Hockey: Shawn Brown Nicole Amato (CCL MVP) Treanor Award Robert Martin Award Kevin Hickey Bridget Crane Spencer Burton Michaela Noviello Sean Kay (CCL Individual Jasmine Mucci Champion) Cormier Award Cronin Award Indoor Track: Spencer Burton Monica Royo Girls Cross Country: Shawn Brown Lauryn Anthony Kristen Correia Jim Prior Award Jessica Downey-Fiorino Award Alexandra Kay Bianca Del Maestro Cameron Geary Marie Donovan Chloe Stubblebine Matt Hanley Alexandra Kay Thomas Duffy Award Hobey Baker Award Football: Sean Kay Matt Laurendeau, Alexandra Kay Matt Anderson Spencer Burton Matt Laurendeau Joseph Greaney Bosenquet Award (League-wide Swimming: award for indoor track) Golf: Michelle Brienza Alexandra Kay John Cammarano (CCL Gavin Healy Individual Champion) Natalie Pagliocca 2017 Boston Bruins-MIAA Sportsmanship Award Rose Roche Bridget Crane Robert Valeri Baseball: Matt Laurendeau The Boston Bruins-MIAA Sportsmanship Award Boys Soccer: Kieran Mullen is presented annually by the Boston Bruins and the James Matthews Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association to one Alex Tavitian Outdoor Track: individual, from each high school ice hockey league in the Sean Kay state who best exemplifies the highest standards of fair play Girls Soccer: and sportsmanship. Madeline Courtney Softball: Katharine Ives Alexis Morris Michaela Noviello Volleyball: Alexandra Ball Boys Lacrosse: TEAM RECORDS Mariana Ball Matt Anderson Boys Soccer: 3-13-2 Boys Basketball: 4-16 Marie Donovan Michael Balboni (3 wins, 13 losses, 2 ties) Girls Basketball: 19-7 Monica Royo (CCL MVP) Riley Donovan Girls Soccer: 4-11-2 (Division 2 EMass Champions; Spencer Sullivan Josh Smith (4 wins, 11 losses, 2 ties) Division 2 State Finalists) Jack Thorpe Girls Basketball: Football: 0-11 Indoor Track: 5-2 Erin Donlan Girls Lacrosse: Golf: 5-9 Swimming: 4-5 Lena Perez Carrigan Dall Boys Cross Country: 6-2 Boys Lacrosse: 8-9 Boys Hockey: Boys Tennis: Girls Cross Country: 4-4 Girls Lacrosse: 2-15 Matt Anderson Vasilios Papathanasiou Volleyball: 16-5 Baseball: 4-16 Michael Balboni (CCL Co-Champions) Girls Tennis: Softball: 2-17 Mason Beecher Bridget Crane Field Hockey: 0-13-1 Boys Outdoor Track: 5-5 Jack Bertolami Boys Ice Hockey: 12-7-4 Girls Outdoor Track: 7-3 Cameron Geary Volleyball: (CCL co-MVP) (Division 1 North Finalists) co-CCL Champs Boys tennis: 4-8 Anton Metelev Girls Ice Hockey: 5-13-2 Girls tennis: 7-9
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Photography Club Following are some of the contributions by the AC Photography Club. Contributions by Nello Gu, Maddie van Winkle, Elexis Rodriguez, Megan Diep, Christine Liang, and Elena Bonetti.
26 I ACHS Fidelitas 2016-2017 Engaged Learners Arlington Catholic is constantly looking at ways to engage students in the learning process with new technologies, curricula, instruction style, and interactive opportunities to reinforce classroom lessons. For the 2016-2017 school year, AC purchased a new custom built kiln for the Sculpture Program, led by our Fine Arts teacher Mr. Fullerton. This allows students to take full advantage of three dimensional art making. For the 2017-2018 school year, we have purchased a 3D Printer, CNC Mill and Laser Engraver. The Science, Arts, Computer and Robotics Program will be able to bring lessons to life by taking them off a computer screen and into the hands of our students for further physical exploration. Additional opportunities for applied learning are happening through our Robotics, Forensics, Marketing and Entrepreneurship Courses. Through our Arts and Enrichment Program, students have another chance for experiential learning through semester courses such as Lego Engineering, Poetry Slam, Fashion and Costume Design, TCV Production, Girls Who Code, Stock Market Experience and a Teaching Field Experience, to name a few.
I 27 SCHOOL NEWS Annual We gratefully acknowledge the generosity ofFund so many members of our community in supporting our Annual Fund between July 1, 2016 and June 30, 2017. We do our very best to keep an accurate and up to date list, if you feel there are any errors, please do not hesitate to contact our new Assistant Director for Development, Elizabeth Flynn P ’16,’21 at [email protected].
Eva Adams Mr. & Mrs. Edward Bernis Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Capobianco Michael Albanese Mr. & Mrs. John Bertolami Donatella Carazo Alyssa Albertelli John Biagioni John Carroll Mary Albertelli Keeler Jacquie Billings Mr. & Mrs. John Carson Margaret Allosso BNY Mellon Financial Neil Casa Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Aluia Mr. & Mrs. Harry Bock Michaela Casey Hannah Amaral Mr. & Mrs. Edward Bockley Michelle Casey Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Amato Steven Boeri Olivia Casey Susan Ampe Elena Bonetti Kathleen Cassell Julie Andreason Michael Bonetti Mrs. Thomas Cassell Nicole Angelakis Tanya Bouchard Redmond Suzanne Cataldo Anonymous Amanda Boughman Michael Ceppi Arbella Charitable Foundation Marcy Bouley Eckel Justin Cerra Mary Arena Denise Bowser Mr. & Mrs. Ralph Chapman Isabella Aristizabal Gerard Boyle Mr. & Mrs. Michael Charbonnier Mr. & Mrs. Kevin Arsenault Nancy Bradley-Cooney Doris Chojnowski Ellen Austin Melony Breese Forcier Ellen Ciarlone Lawrence Babine Mr. & Mrs. Horacio Brienza Kelsey Claflin Sheila Babine Phillip Brillante Tara Clark Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey Baessler Mr. & Mrs. James Brown Class of 2001 Karen Bagshaw Mr. & Mrs. Dan Browne Catherine Clifford, CSJ Lauren Baker Michael Bruno Serge Clivio Alexandra Ball Christina Buckley Will Cobb Mr. & Mrs. Charles Ball Clare Buckley Larry Cohen & Deborah Savarino John Balliro Marie Buckley Mr. & Mrs. Richard Cohn Mr. & Mrs. Edward Banzy Brandy Bucknell Mr. & Mrs. Francis Coholan Michelle Baratta Matthew Bulger Mr. & Mrs. David Cole Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Bardascino Maureen Burke Donald Collins Marc Bardascino Patrick & Lisa Burke Mr. & Mrs. Ralph Colorusso Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Barrett Denise Butler Ellen Connolly Douglas Linda Barrile Linda Butt Troy & Kelley Constantine Gail Barringer Lambie Marcia Byrne Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Cordero Michelle Barry Mr. & Mrs. Steven Caggiano Lisa Corricelli Patricia Basteri Mary Cahalane Maria Corricelli Joseph Beasley Thomas Callahan Mr. & Mrs. Luis Cortes Dennis Beatrice Mr. & Mrs. Paul Cancelliere Carmen Cortese Rose Benedetti Karla Canniff Nicole Coslov Charles Bennett Mr. & Mrs. Kevin Canty Laurene Costello
We are so excited to announce a fifth year in a row of 100% faculty participation!
28 I ACHS Fidelitas 2016-2017 Mr. & Mrs. William Costello Jessie Dunn Mr. & Mrs. Paul Gillespie David Kennedy Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Coughlin Michael Dwyer Richard Giroux Mr. & Mrs. James Kenney Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Coukos Eaton Vance Management Sheila Glynn Badolato John Kerney Mr. & Mrs. William Courier Mr. & Mrs. Mariano Elices Stephanie Goguen Donna Kerney Correia Bridget Crane Sandra Erbetta Ann Goodhue Stephen Kerwin Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Crane Kimberly Erler Heidi Gould Christy Kiernan Patricia Crowe Wynters Family John Graceffa Patricia Kilfoyle Peter Crudele Caitlin Feeney Mr. & Mrs. Jim Grasso Matthew Killion Mr. & Mrs. Donald Cultrera Siobhan Feeney Mr. & Mrs. William Grubb Elin Kinder Courtney Cunha Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Feeney Kathleen Grugan Jeanne King Michael Curry Lauren Feltch Mr. & Mrs. Christopher Hall Mr. & Mrs. Edward Kirby Mary Curtin Larissa Ferretti John Hanley Hannah Victoria Kirby Paul Cusack Mr. & Mrs. Walter Fey Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Hart Brendan Kirkpatrick Jean Cusato-Cocco Margaret O’Neill Fichera Karen Hawkins John Kneeland Maryellen Cyr Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund Fred Hayes Mr. & Mrs. John Kreider Maureen Dalton Fidelity Foundation Mr. & Mrs. Robert Haynes Jane Kreinsen-King Brother Gregory Day Mary Fiore-Godes Mr. & Mrs. David Heimbecker Kathleen-Neelam Kumar Rose De Joseph Jillian Fiorentino Carol Hemming Mr. & Mrs. Paul Lake Jo-Anne Deeley Deeley David Fittante Elizabeth Heston Betty Lally Victoria DeFabritiis Thomas Fitzgerald Kenneth Hintlian Mr. & Mrs. Richard Lally Vincent DeGeorge Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Flaherty Dorothy Hogan Mr. & Mrs. Kristoffer Lane Mr. & Mrs. Richard Del Sesto Reverend Brian M. Flatley Paula Hogan Mary Lane Natalie DeLaria Janice Flavin Mr. & Mrs. James Houlihan Margaret Langelier Thomas DeLillo Christine Fleming Mr. & Mrs. John Hughes Mr. & Mrs. Philip Laska Janet Delude Rosemary Flynn O’Koren James Hyland Maura Lavalle Denise Dempsey Margaret Foley Mr. & Mrs. Gerard Indrisano William Leahy Donna Dever Maryalice Foley Courtney Ingersoll Mr. & Mrs. Oscar Leblanc Lauren Dever Michael Foley Elizabeth Ingham Alexander Lee Caitlin Devine Skinner Cynthia Fontaine Roberta Ingham Mr. & Mrs. Edward Leen Rosemary Dewees Mr. & Mrs. John Forcellati Michael Jacobs Jeffrey Li Ban Diep William Formosi John Jakimczyk Lili Liu Elizabeth DiTolla Maria Forte Mr. & Mrs. Stanley Jakimczyk Daniel Lordan Mr. & Mrs. David Doherty Nancy Fowler Barbara Jeannotte William Lovell Mr. & Mrs. Francis Doherty Natalie Frissore Mr. & Mrs. Paul Jodice Lynne Lowenstein Mr. & Mrs. James Doherty Michael Fullerton Dierdre Jordan Mr. & Mrs. Gerard Lucente Joseph Doherty Mr. & Mrs. John Gaffney Mr. & Mrs. John Jordan Mr. & Mrs. Lawrence Luddecke Mr. & Mrs. Paul Doherty Donna Gagliardi Mr. & Mrs. Lawrence Katz Joanne Lynch Mr. & Mrs. Kevin Dolan Donald Gallant Mr. & Mrs. Sean Kay Mr. & Mrs. Michael Lynch Samantha Donahue Leah Gallivan Mary Jo Keaney Robert Lynch Bernard Donohue Jennifer Gallois Vaccaro Margaret Kearnan Susan MacDonald John Donohue Allison Garvey Mr. & Mrs. Brian Keating Mary Catherine MacGillivray John Donovan Jacqueline Garvey Ryan Keating Michelle Maffeo Joselinda Donovan Michael Garvey Mr. & Mrs. Charles Keefe Robert Maguire Janet Dowling Neil Gendron Timothy Keefe Mr. & Mrs. Giovanni Mancini Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Doyle General Electric Thomas Keeley Mr. & Mrs. Carl Manganelli Owen Doyon Chloe Georges Ellen Kelleher Anastasia Maniatis Mr. & Mrs. G. Duffy Donald Gill Kayla Kelly Elizabeth Manning Stephen DuLong Robert Gill Joseph Kelnhofer Michael Marchese
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Annual Fund cont. Kara Marziali JoAnne Murrman Mary Louise Retelle Mr. & Mrs. Charles Sullivan Pelino Masciangioli Mr. & Mrs. Frank Muse Mr. & Mrs. Kevin Roche Mr. & Mrs. John Sullivan Anthony Masse William Muzarol, Jr. Rose Roche Mr. & Mrs. Michael Sullivan Gabriella Masse Mr. & Mrs. Ivan Myjer Gabriela Rodriguez Maureen Sullivan Keleher Mr. and & Mrs. Michael Matthews Nathaniel & Lisa Naughton Edward Rosa Lesley Swaylik Edward & Leslie Lescale Matys Mr. & Mrs. William Naughton Mr. & Mrs. Sebastian Royo Marcellina Taranto Brian Mazerski Sr. Catherine Nevin, CSJ Victoria Rozzi Carol Tarpey Patricia Mazure Mr. & Mrs. Robert Noviello Richard Russo Maggie Taverna John McCarthy Elaine Nowinski Mr. & Mrs. Robert Sakey Nancy Taylor Emily McClintock Barbara O’Connell Mr. & Mrs. Brett Santini Mr. & Mrs. Frank & Judy Tessitore Julie McCollem Mary O’Connor Steve Santos Nancy Thomas Mr. & Mrs. Shawn McDermott Alice O’Donoghue Gladys Santosuosso William Thyne Anne Marie McDonald Kevin O’Donoghue Robert Sarmiento Brian Titilah Mr. & Mrs. David McElligott Joan O’Halloran Mr. & Mrs. David Savage Kristine Toomey Thomas J. McGinn Kevin O’Leary Mr. & Mrs. Theodore Schipani Mr. & Mrs. Michael Torchio Mr. & Mrs. Michael McGlynn Bridget O’Loughlin Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Scrivano Janine Towle Kathleen McGlynn Brady Cara O’Neill Kelly Seibel Victor Tremblay Kathleen McHale Tony & Nancy Pallotta Jane Seminara Joseph Twomey Sr. Barbara McHugh Stacie Pallotta Knight Mr. & Mrs. Donald Settipani Charles Uglietto Monsignor Paul McInerny Katherine Pallotta Waitt Edward Severino Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Vaccaro Thomas McKie Mr. & Mrs. James Palmisciano Mary Sevland-Beals Andranik Valedi Mr. & Mrs. Robert McLaughlin Mr.& Mrs. Anthony Papagni Mr. & Mrs. John Shack Mr. & Mrs. Carl Valeri Mary Ann McMahon Stephen Pascarella Dan Shine Martin Vazquez Judith McManamon Mary Kate Pedro Cristina Silvestro Michael Vieira Sr. Elaine McTaggart, SND Marissa Pepe Mr. & Mrs. James Simmons Jane Wakefield Anne Meinke Lee-Ann Pepicelli-Murray Joseph & Erin Simmons Mary Sue Weaver Mahesh Menghani Lena Perez MaryKate Simmons Christopher Webber Carol Mercure Mr. & Mrs. Phillip Pesce Thomas & Lori Simmons Wells Fargo Kevin Meskell Madeline Picardi Mireille Simon Chloe Wentworth John Messina Mr. & Mrs. Charles Pigott Kathleen Sinclair Mr. & Mrs. Gerard Wertz Phillip Messina Pine Knoll Nursing Center Mr. & Mrs. Austin Smith, Jr. David White Janet Monagle Susan Pineault-Chaisson Mr. & Mrs. Austin Smith, Sr. M. Elizabeth White Susan Moran Mr. & Mrs. Paul Pinella Lisa Solano Costanza Mary Ellen Whyte Mr. & Mrs. John Morgan Tom Porter Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Spagnoli Megan Whyte de Vasquez Mr. & Mrs. Michael Morris Mr. & Mrs. Brian Powderly Mr. & Mrs. Michael Speidel Mr. & Mrs. David Wilcox Mr. & Mrs. Clayton & Andrea Nicole Praetorius Carol Spellman Mr. & Mrs. Richard Williams Morrissey Denise Prior Mr. & Mrs. David Spellman Wayne Williams Andrew Moser Mea Quinn Mustone Mr. & Mrs. Wilfred & Alice St. Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Wolk Daniel Munroe Eileen Ragucci Martin Mr. & Mrs. Edward Woods Mr. & Mrs. James Munsey Kristin Rapoza State Street Annie Wynters Mr. & Mrs. John Murphy Raytheon Mr. & Mrs. Keith Stavely Charles John Wynters Kenneth Murphy Dana Reardon Jean Steinberg Mr. & Mrs. Raphael Zoeller Deborah Murray Maryellen Remmert-Loud Valerie Struzziero Mr. & Mrs. Rodney Zukowski Mr. & Mrs. William Murray
You can maximize your personal contributions to the school and increase the impact of your gift by taking advantage of your company’s matching gift benefit. Check with your company’s human resources or payroll department to see whether it offers a matching gift program and you could double or even triple your gift to Arlington Catholic.
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Calling all ALUMS! The Arlington Catholic Alumni Department is looking for those cherished AC items that are buried in yours or your parent’s attic! Once upon a time girls wore skirts and vests and boys wore suit jackets and skinny ties. We were given varsity letters and pins and wore saddle shoes. We would love to have some of these treasured memories back here at the school. So if you are digging through your or your parent’s basement or attic and come across any of these gems, please consider donating them back to the school where we can give it a home. Wouldn’t it be great to have an authentic tassel for every graduating class!! Please contact [email protected] with any questions. Thank you!
1976 1986 Ann-Marieclass of Cusato class of reunion DePalma was recently notified that she is the recipient of the 2017 Esther Wilkins Distinguished Alumni Award for the Forsyth School for Dental Hygiene/Massachusetts College of Pharmacy. The award will be presented at the Yankee Dental Congress in January in Boston. The award was created several years ago to honor Esther and alumni who have given back to the profession 1989 of dental hygiene. Esther Weclass are proud of to share that has written the definitive Alum Donna Lavalle text for dental hygiene that is Rockwell ’89 has an used in many dental hygiene adorable new children’s book programs across the country. out, Seeing Stars! Esther taught for many years at Forsyth and will be Donna’s book is full of celebrating her 100th birthday her charming illustrations and many interesting in December. Find Seeing Stars at facts about starfish. www.DoWellStudio.com Congratulations Donna!
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Congratulations to our 2017 Commencement Speaker, Youngest Inductee to our Hall of Fame, previous Emmy winner for coverage of the 2008 Boston Marathon bombings and Team Onclass April of16, 2016, Nick Waitt and Katie (Pallotta) Coverage: Revere Tornado, Waitt were married at Saint Agnes Church in Lisa Hickey Simmons ‘96. Arlington, MA. Katie graduated from Arlington Lisa currently produces an evening Catholic in 2008 and from Bay State College in newscast for Boston’s News Leader, Boston in 2013 with a Bachelor of Science in WCVB. She is part of a team at WCVB Entertainment Management. She is currently the that has won the Edward R. Murrow Promotions Director at CBS Radio in Hartford, Award for Overall Excellence. CT. Nick graduated from Minuteman Regional Vocational Technical High School in 2008 and is On Saturday, June 24th, Lisa won a the Owner/President of Irrigation Concepts Co. Best Producer Emmy awarded by the The couple resides in Arlington, MA. National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences/New England Chapter. We congratulate Lisa and wish her continued success!!
Welcome Home 2005 Meet Arlington Catholic’s new Assistant Director for Alumni Relations! Erin Shaneclass Lally, of ‘05, recently Alum! Kilgarriff Simmons joined the AC Development Department in September 2013 graduated from US Navy Officer as the Development Coordinator. Erin join’s us in the newly structured role at a Candidate School. time when AC’s alumni engagement and fundraising continues to be of the most importance in spreading and growing the mission of AC. Erin has long and strong ties to Arlington Catholic. She and her husband Joe are both 1988 graduates and three of their six children are graduates (Joey ’10, Shannon ’13, MaryKate ’17). They have a junior (Sean’19) and two others (Meaghan ‘22 & Bridget ’24) waiting to wear the blue and gold when their time comes. All of Erin and Joe’s siblings and many of their extended families are alum as well. Erin has her BA in Psychology from Southern New Hampshire University. Her commitment to Arlington Catholic with her experience in fundraising and special events will serve AC in the years to come. Visit our website achs.net/alumni to • Learn about the latest happenings at AC • Stay up to date with alumni events and stories • Find ways to reconnect with the school and each other • Share news of your growing family, exciting career changes and more • Consider an AC education for your children, relatives and friends
32 I ACHS Fidelitas 2016-2017 9/13 Speaker Series – Dr. Larry Barton ’74 (www.achs.net/speakerseries) Calendar of 9/18 Monsignor John J. Linnehan Golf Tournament (more info at www.achs.net/golf) 9/30 Alumni Mass 10/11 Sophomore Grandparent’s Day Events 10/19 Admissions Open House 5:30-7:30 October TBD Alumni Shadow Day 11/5 Admissions Open House 1-3 11/9 Speaker Series – Ms. Camilla Barrera, Middlesex Partnership for Youth 11/19 “Really Rosie” Performance Collaboration with Saint Agnes School 11/23 Thanksgiving Football Game and Alumni Events 12/10 Festival of Trees 12/12 Advent Evening of Reflection 12/14 Christmas Centerpiece Making Event 1/29 – 2/2 Catholic Schools Week, culminating in Mass with Bishop Mark O’Connell 2/14 Drama Festival Performance 3/1 Lenten Evening Prayer 3/15 Lenten Evening Prayer 3/24 Quiz Night 3/30 Living Stations of the Cross 4/6-4/7 Spring Musical – Grease April TBD Speaker Series, Wicked Sober and the Wahlburg Foundation 5/6 Arts Show 5/11 $10,000 Drawing 5/24 Commencement Please check the website for more information about these programs and more!
OUR CLASS AGENTS! AC celebrates its alum! 1967 - Wayne Williams 1978 - Tricia Sheehan 1987 - Jenn Grubb Introducing our New Alumni Association! Their goal 1968 - Jack Deasy 1982 - Lisa deMont 1988 - Tracey Cleversey is to help keep the alumni of Arlington Catholic High 1969 - Chuck Bennett 1983 - Joe Shutt 1989 - Matt Condon School connected as well as working together to improve 1969 - Marie Buckely 1984 - Diana Kresien 1990 - Marie Condon our school. The Arlington Catholic High School Alumni 1971 - Tom Fitzgerald 1984 - Mark Cavicchi 1990 - Maureen Keleher Association is a volunteer group of alumni of Arlington 1972 - Mark Treanor 1984 - Paul Buckley 1992 - Patti Zambardino Catholic High School seeking to build and strengthen the 1974 - Betty Lally 1984 -Michelle Casey 1993 - Mea Mustone community of AC graduates and to explore opportunities 1974 - Natalie Frisore 1984 - Suzanne Pallotta Klein 1996 - Lisa Simmons to enhance the educational experience of current 1975 - Sheila Babine 1984 - Nicole Bianco 2002 - Tara Burgess and future AC students. Arlington Catholic has many 1977 - Stacie Knight 1985 - Eileen Bredice 2002 - Lindsay Aleo ways for you to stay connected to both the school and 1977 - Margaret Cain Anderson 1986 - Erin Kreider classmates. The friends and connections made during your AC journey will stay with you throughout your entire Looking for representatives for the following classes: life. Staying connected allows you to network, maintain 1964,1965,1966,1970, 1973,1976,1979,1980, 1981, 1991, 1994, 1995, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, friendships, and keep in touch with the school where your 2001, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006,2007,2008,2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 & 2017 journey started. If you or someone you know would like to know more or would like to represent AC is honored to have alum serve as Class Agents that your class please contact our Assistant Director of Alumni Relations, will reconnect and embrace the relationships between Erin Kilgarriff Simmons ‘88 at [email protected] our classmates and the school and explore the many opportunities to mentor current students and network There are over 10,000 Arlington Catholic alumni. We want to reconnect with other alum. with you and Welcome You Home!
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