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THE CRUSADERLOWELL CATHOLIC’S MAGAZINE VOL.6 ANNUAL REPORT New Academic Building Opens ENCLOSED Lowell Catholic | St. Margaret | Keith Academy | Keith Hall | Keith Catholic | St. Joseph High School | St. Louis Academy | St. Patrick High School LOWELL CATHOLIC BOARD OF TRUSTEES IN THIS EDITION 1 ON THE COVER His Eminence Sean Patrick O’Malley, OFM CAP 2 GREETINGS Annie Smith 3-6 30 WAYS WE LOVE LC William Quinn, KA ’70, Board Chair 7-8 NEW BUILDING James Walsh 9 POSITIVE PARTNERSHIPS Maryellen DeMarco, LC Parent ’13 Analise Saab Brown 10 GLOBAL VIEWS Nicholas Cerreta 11 LC INTERNSHIP PROGRAM Jane Connell 12 LC’S LOVE FOR LITERACY Br. Brian Davis 13-14 ATHLETICS Matthew Donahue 15-16 CLASS OF 2019 Suzanne Frechette, SJ ’79 17 ELEMENTARY MILESTONES Rev. John W. Hanley, OMI 18-23 ALUMNI REPORT Robert F. X. Hart, KA ’56 Br. Richard Lunny, CFX 24-34 ANNUAL REPORT Meghan Mahoney Elias Manolis Jack O’Connor Francis Picanso, KA ’53 UPCOMING EVENTS Karyn Puleo, KH ’80 John Rafferty, LC Parent ’10, ’12, ’15 Jane Sullivan Timothy Sweeney, SMS ’79 Please join us! George Thompson, SMS ’85, KC ’89 Christopher Vasta and volunteer opportunities. Information for these events can be found online at www.lowellcatholic.org/events. The site is frequently updated with announce- ments and details for annual occurrences such as the LC Golf Tournament held - sor or volunteer for any of these Crusader Community events, please contact Ms. Maryellen DeMarco Robbie Barnes at [email protected]. Head of School, LC Parent ’13 Tom Kerrigan Assistant Principal of Academic Affairs Erin MacNeil ON THE COVER Assistant Principal of Student Affairs Dan Price Associate Principal of Elementary Education Kristina Hills Student Leaders at LC Director of Admissions, LC Parent 21’ & 26’ Each August, Lowell Catholic Seniors participate in the Summer Leader- Nicole P. Sharpe ship Institute. 33 Members of the Lowell Catholic Class of 2019 took part Director of Advancement in LC’s annual three-day retreat at Prindle Pond Conference Center in Lisa Porell Charlton, MA. There the students prepared for the leadership roles they Director of Finance, KH ’84, LC Parent ’12 & ’14 took on in the 2018-19 school year. Campus Minister, Mark Friedrich, coordinated the event and included exercises that facilitated bonding, Stephen Knight self-discovery and growing together as a class. Outdoors adventures such Director of Operations, LC Parent ’18 & ’21 as exploring the pond and participating in ropes course activities helped to engage the students while teaching vital leadership skills. Students in- Jack Fletcher volved in the retreat will play key roles in welcoming the freshman class Athletic Director to campus, assisting with the freshman and middle school retreats and serving in leadership roles throughout the year. 1 UPCOMING EVENTS A Message From Mr. Daniel Price Associate Principal of Elementary Education Greetings Lowell Catholic Alumni and Friends, I am delighted to report that our 30th year as a school was one of growth and One of the areas of growth I was most development as the Lowell Catholic community witnessed the progress of our excited about in this past year at Low- newest campus building. Our school community experienced a year filled with ell Catholic is the implementation of a learning, growth and memories. The students and faculty have delighted in STEM course in our middle school stu- their daily work through interdisciplinary studies and hands-on STEM based dents‘ weekly schedule. Through the learning. program, students are engaged in pro- ducing original ideas, constructing The opportunities available to our Crusaders continue to evolve with engaging objects and engineering structures by programs and partnerships designed to reinforce classroom lessons. Nature’s incorporating concepts and skills from ON THE COVER Classroom, an off-site, overnight leadership experience fully engages our 5th science, technology, engineering, and & 6th grade students in activities that promote the importance of service and mathematics. The students have a great teamwork. Service trips to the Hogar Emmanuel Orphanage in the Dominican time using their minds and imagina- Republic educate our high school Spanish students on the importance of fund- tions while developing practical prob- raising, economic stimulation and community service. Immersion learning and lem solving skills. mentorship between elementary and high school students strengthen our com- Student Leaders at LC munity on a daily basis. The wonderful interactions in the hands- on lab environment of a STEM class pro- This year, we held several successful events such as Walk-A-Thon, Trunk-Or- vide students the opportunity to engage Treat, Laughs for LC, Founders Festival, the Bishop McNamara Gala and the their minds in creativity. Students de- Annual Golf Tournament. We look forward to seeing you at our future events! velop a unique set of skills and relish the opportunity to participate in multifaceted We are blessed as a community to feel the love and sense of belonging amongst problem solving. Being able to think on our school family. The spirit is strong here at Lowell Catholic and we are thank- their feet, collaborate with classmates, ful to have you as part of our community. and present original ideas will serve them well in all aspects of their academic and professional career. Maryellen DeMarco Lowell Catholic Head of School 2 30 ways We Love Lowell Catholic 3 30 ways We Love Lowell Catholic 4 5 6 Staff at LC initialled and wrote reflections on rocks that were poured in to the foundation of the new building. High school stu- dents signed the “I beam” that supports the entrance to the foyer. These simple details recognize that the school belongs to the stu- dents and is built on a solid foundation of dedicated faculty and staff. Lowell Catholic’s current capital campaign to support our new academic build- ing needs you! Lowell Catholic strives each day to bring out the giftedness of its students. Our students are able to discover who they are and build their resume and character for their future endeavors. As a member of the Lowell Catholic par- ent family, you were able to witness first hand your student’s positive growth and success. In order to continue to be the school of choice for families from through- out the Merrimack Valley, we look to you for help. As a member of the Lowell Catholic family, your support is critical to the success of this campaign. We invite you to join fellow Leadership Circle parents by making a minimum donation of Parent $2,500, which can be pledged over time. LEADERSHIP CIRCLE All Parent Leadership Circle donors will be recognized on our perpetual plaque, which will be prominently displayed in the new academic building. As a member of this leadership circle, you will be invited to our yearly social event that will keep you informed of LC initiatives and allow you to participate in events and commit- tees that interest you. To learn more, visit www.lowellcatholic.org/parent, or call Nicole Sharpe at 978-452-1794, ext 136. Please join fellow Lowell Catholic parents 7 and invest in LC’s future by creating a lasting legacy! IN WITH THE NEW The mild winter weather through mid systems and energy efficient lighting. restored back in to a chapel. Keith January allowed the construction The attention to detail continues into Academy Alum and Project Manag- crew to complete the roofing portion the classroom spaces, Dr. Chowd- er for the new building, Gerry Foley, of the new building before any major hury, Science Department Chair, is noted that the new dining hall will al- snow fell in Lowell. Throughout the most excited about the new physics low the school to reinvent the former month of January, masons worked lab, “The opportunities the new space cafeteria space. The space includes diligently on the new building’s exteri- will provide for our students will al- a designated Band Room as well as or completing one side per week with low so many more creative hands-on a new Art Room that will welcome construction proceeding at a pace demonstrations and experiments,” more natural light and a larger work slightly ahead of schedule. she said. The open industrial space area. Renovations to the exterior and features metal tracking from the bar landscape of the campus took place In the spring months, Charters Broth- joists to maneuver experiments of ki- this past summer. A new parking area ers installed several high efficien- netic energy and more. has been created allowing for a quar- cy and state of the art systems that ter mile track space that can be used are not only economically respon- As the LC community expanded into for gym classes and athletic teams. sible, but environmentally friendly. the new modern space over the sum- The area between Legacy Hall and Thoughtful consideration for conser- mer, several additional changes have McNamara Hall has been reinvigorat- vation initiatives has been used in taken place across campus. To hon- ed as green space and designated for the material selection for the building, or traditions of the past, the school’s future events on campus. from solar panels to energy recovery media center in Legacy Hall will be 8 Positive Partnerships at LC Lowell Catholic consistently strives to offer unique aca- demic opportunities. Hands-on service based learning is accomplished through engaging with off campus part- nerships, developing field studies and encouraging com- munity service learning. COLLEGE PARTNERSHIPS The Guidance Department and School Administrators at Lowell Catholic work dili- gently to expand academic offerings and opportunities for LC students. By partner- ing with local colleges including Middlesex Community College and UMass Lowell, students are able to explore future ambitions through college level dual enrollment courses.