TRADITIONS an Immaculate High School Annual Publication

Immaculate TRADITIONS An Immaculate High School Annual Publication

The 2011 Issue

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IHS Traditions.indd 1 10/13/11 1:21 PM FACULTY, STAFF & COACHES

Theresa Allen, P’07 A Message from the President Jeanine Antonios Matt Ariniello Maureen (Brew) Arsenault ’69 Linda Barbosa Michael Bierwirth ’93 Colleen Brereton Dear Friends of Immaculate, Daniel Buckley, P’08, ’10, ’13 Patricia Buckley, P’08, ’10, ’13 On behalf of the IHS community, I extend my thanks to you for helping to Joe Carmen advance the mission of Immaculate High School. Your partnership pro- Steve Carneiro Kathleen Casey vides the opportunity for Immaculate students to develop to their full Fr. James Cole potential. Students are inspired academically in the classroom, called Missy Cole to serve others through philanthropic opportunities, taught discipline Maggie Curran, P’87, ’88, ’90, ’92 Anthony D’Ausilio James Digiacomo talents while performing on stage. Your gift expands horizons and helps Kevin Dunleavy, P’03 shapeand perseverance lifelong values. on the Simply playing put, field, your andgift lastsencouraged a lifetime! to explore their Alex Esposito Janet Fable, P’06, ’07, ’10 As you look through these pages, you will see your gift at work here at IHS. You’ll enjoy photos Mary Ann (Grandieri) Foncello ’70, P’96 of students in action and see how they, like you, are making a difference in other’s lives and in Bill Fowler Gladys Gonzalez our communities. These are the young leaders of tomorrow who will ultimately make our world Alice Grover a better place. Roger Hancock ’92 Gerald Hastava We are grateful to you for volunteering, advising, and partnering with us during the past year. Brian Hayes, P’07 Lisa Henley, P’10 We could not have achieved our success without you. Immaculate has a very bright future be- Missy Hirsch Shannon Horosky cause we are blessed with a very talented faculty and staff, a dedicated and supportive Advi- David Hoyt sory Board and Diocese, committed and hardworking students, as well as generous friends and Marie Hulme, P’08 alumni, such as you. Maggie (Bierwirth) Kent ’91 Nadine Khalil ’01 We look forward to continuing this success in the upcoming school year as we all work together Jenna Kosiba Tom LaPorte, P’09 to make a good school even better! Lynn Lemme Karen Loker Go Mustangs! Lynn Loya, P’08 Ted Lutz Thomas Mertens Nelson Mingachos ’89 Debey Mitchell Joseph Muchanski Betsy Murphy Kathleen D. Casey Tom Neville ’74 Susan Nolan, P’09, ’12 IHS President Natacha Pimentel Bryan Pinabell Dana (Krupinsky) Pinckney ’01 Robert Plumb, P’05, ’06, ’08 Dan Proto Marie Proverb Mary (Briscoe) Raymond ’77, P’04, ’07, ’09, ’14, ’15 Darren Riccio Art Roberts Julie Sorcek, P’09 Natalie Staszak Nanci Stockmann Carol Stone Jeff Vingo Alexa Wild Barbara Yablon

Cover by Photographer Bob Stone of Cue Talent LLC: Class of 2011’s top 10 graduates from left to right (top row) Valedictorian Michael Matthews, David Buchanan, Christopher DiLullo; (middle row) Makela Stankey, Ashleigh Glowacki, Meghan Wakeford, Joseph Porco; (bottom row) Margaret McLaughlin, SeJeong Kim, Salutato- rian Sterling Karakula

The 2011 issue of Traditions has been designed by Gladys Gonzalez. 2

IHS Traditions.indd 2 10/13/11 1:21 PM ADVISORY BOARD & A Message from the Chairman of the Board COMMITTEE MEMBERS Chairman of the Board Gerard D. Robilotti, Governance (chair)

Board Members As chairman of the IHS Advisory Board, it gives me great pleasure to introduce David Bennett ’70 this report on the accomplishments of Immaculate High School this past year. Joseph Boa First and foremost, I want to highlight the fact that our high school continues Shaun Budnik, Technology chair Kathleen D. Casey, Enrollment chair Fil Cerminara college acceptance rates, our SAT scores, and the overall academic performance Joseph Draper ’82, Emeritus to maintain a high level of academic achievement as reflected in our students’ Msgr. Thomas Driscoll, VG the strength of the faculty and the support of the administration of Immaculate Isabelle Farrington, Emeritus John W. Fitzpatrick Highand recognition School. Congratulations which our students to all received who have this allowed past year. our This school is a reflectionto maintain of Claire Hines, Program chair its outstanding academic record. G. Ted LaBonne, Emeritus Robert Leggett I also want to report that IHS has received full accreditation from New England Mary R. Maloney Michael Mazzucco, Facilities chair Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC). This is an important accomplishment, as it is Sr. Anne McCarthy, SSND recognition of many important elements including the school’s strategic vision and mission. It also Brian McGovern ’89, Alumni chair Ralph McIntosh ’68 well as the faculty and staff who have contributed to the strategic mission of the school; therefore Thomas Mertens, Faculty Rep reflects the work of my fellow members of the advisory board, members of the administration, as Joanne Montesi meeting all requirements of full accreditation. Joseph Morrissey Robert Mosley The advisory board, through its executive committee and various committees, has been Daniel J. Murphy ’66 Stephen Piccolo, Finance chair recommendations regarding academics, facility improvements, technology, as well as fundraising. Mary Jean Rebeiro outstanding in supporting the needs of the school from advising on budget and finance, making Bernard Reidy, Jr. ’89 Anthony M. Rizzo, Jr, Development chair Another major achievement has been the revitalization of our development program, which Msgr. Martin P. Ryan is critical to the support of a private parochial school in this era of economic stress. A measure Joseph A. Saffi ’67 of this has been the scope of our fundraising success this past year. Kudos to our Development Rev. Samuel Scott Committee, led by Anthony Rizzo Jr.; for exceeding all of our budgeted targets. We continue to seek Teresa Tortora Msgr. Robert E. Weiss greater involvement of our outstanding alumni in this endeavor. Committee Members In closing, I want to thank Mr. Dan Murphy, retiring principal, for his outstanding leadership and Alumni support of the students and faculty; and I want to welcome Mr. Joe Carmen, as our new principal. I Maureen Arsenault ’69 also want to thank our president Kathleen Casey for her leadership and outstanding achievements Michael Bierwirth ’93 during the past year. David Cappiello ’86 Kevin Dunleavy Marianne Mitchell ’81 As you will see in this report, Immaculate High School has had an outstanding year, and for this Mary Raymond ’77 there are many people who need to be thanked. Thomas J. Saadi ’88 Julie Sorcek Sincerely, Development David Cappiello ’86 Marianne Fahey James Foley, Jr. Gerald Hatcher William J. Holbrook Enrollment Gerard D. Robilotti Cathleen Donahue Julie Sorcek IHS Advisory Board Chairman Carol Stone Facilities Bill Fowler Mark Grube Robert Nolan ’70 Finance Susan Nolan Program Mary Ann Foncello ’70 Technology Alex Esposito Lisa Lindblom Charles Pizzo Ken Stevens Diane Tung 3

IHS Traditions.indd 3 10/13/11 1:21 PM Introducing our New Principal Joe Carmen

Immaculate High School is Dear Immaculate Faculty and Staff: pleased to welcome Mr. Joe Carmen as our new school Traditions. It is appropriate that Immaculate’s Alumni magazine carry this principal. Mr. Carmen was name because for almost 50 years the tradition of IHS has been to provide the principal of Our Lady of students the opportunity for world class development in academics, Fatima School (OLF) in Wil- athletics, the arts and spiritual development. Immaculate continues to ton, CT. During his tenure produce leaders of conscience who work for the greater good. OLF was recognized by the US Department of Educa- tion as a National Blue Rib- Principal of Immaculate I am excited to be joining such a wonderful learning bon School of Excellence. communityThank you for whose the warm leadership welcome team, to IHS. faculty, As I embark staff, students, upon my parents first year and as Mr. Carmen brings to Im- alumni have a reputation of excellence that goes far beyond these walls. maculate years of experience as a Principal along Many diverse learning experiences will take place for our students this year. Our goal is to with his strong background continue to challenge our students intellectually, grow them socially and spiritually, while in classroom instruction. guiding them toward the independent thinking and problem solving required for success after Prior to assuming his role IHS. As we strive to promote development in all aspects of each student’s life we will also strive at Our Lady of Fatima, Mr. to develop a student body of good character; students who make good choices and decisions Carmen was a teacher leader resulting in successful lifetime outcomes. and science educator in the Bridgeport Public Schools, As always, our students are the reason for your giving and your contributions are monies well where he led efforts in spent. Your gifts this past year have allowed us to provide the gift of an Immaculate education school reform and instruc- to those who would not otherwise have the opportunity. This support also allows us to create tional improvement. He was margin of excellence programs which make Immaculate so special. the recipient of the 2007 Immaculate High School has always been about excellence. Excellence is evident in our highly- Beard Excellence in Teach- ing Award, one of the larg- know, comes at a very high price and the Immaculate High School community has once again est teaching awards in the demonstratedqualified teachers, its ability administration to graciously and pay staff, that our price. students, Thank and you our for alumni. your continuous Excellence, support as we nation, for this work in the and exceptional generosity to Immaculate High School. Bridgeport Public Schools. His experience before be- May God continue to bless you and your families. coming an educator involved engineering and Regards, leadership roles with Texas Instruments and General Electric. A West Point graduate, Mr. Carmen served as an Airborne and Ranger qualified Infantry officer Joe Carmen who led soldiers in combat and humanitarian missions Principal around the globe. He com- pleted his graduate studies at Southern Connecticut State University.

IHS Traditions.indd 4 10/13/11 1:21 PM As Principal “Coach” Murphy Retires

On a beautiful night in June, the faculty and staff of Immaculate High School honored Principal Dan Murphy with an afternoon of golf and a special dinner at the Newtown Golf Club. Members of the Murphy clan and some of Dan’s closest friends were also present as they surprised him with touching speeches and gifts. “Coach Murphy” and his wife Cathy are both members of Im-

onemaculate’s can “serve” first graduatinghis/her school, class will of 1966. be greatly Their missed. two sons Matt and Mike (and Matt’s wife Deidre) also attended IHS in the ’90s. Dan was principal of the school from April 2009 – June 2011. His daily example to all of us of what a true Mustang is, and how

IHS Class of 1966 Crescent Yearbook Photo

Cathy and Dan Murphy participate in Relay for Life DANIEL JAMES MURPHY The only way to have a friend is to be one. Thank you Dan for being a truly great friend to everyone at Immaculate High School. We wish you the best as you enjoy your retirement!

Dan with his granddaughter Moira Dan and Bishop Lori at the graduation commencement ceremony. 5

IHS Traditions.indd 5 10/13/11 1:22 PM Mustangs Welcome International Students

REPRINTED FROM THE DANBURY NEWSTIMES tional experience.” The re- Eileen Fitzgerald, Staff Writer gional Catholic high school December 23, 2010 fits what agencies who place international students are The students hail from seven countries on four continents. They looking for, Principal Daniel range in age from 15 to 17 and are football players, swimmers, math Murphy said. That means a wizards and singers, and speak English learned in their native schools. small school with academic They’re in honors courses and in sports, clubs and music programs excellence and high scores not usually available in their home schools. on students’ college entrance Thirteen international students -- two each from China, Germany exams. and Spain; four from South Korea, and one each from Portugal, Brazil, Agencies want to send more SeJeong Kim ’11 from South Korea and Maria Romero-Calderon ’12 from Spain and Columbia – attend Immaculate High School in Danbury. They’ll students to Immaculate, but they share their traditions and learn new ones during this Christmas sea- need to find host families. The students’ parents pay their tuition and son. They say America’s allure reduces their homesickness. some agencies give host families a stipend for expenses. “These kids “I’ve made some really good friends,” said 16-year-old In Hwa Hong, come here so they can go to the best colleges, and our kids get to see a South Korean national, who lives with her host family in Brookfield. what their competition is going to be,’’ Casey said. “They are indepen- “We’ll exchange presents and hang out. I think it will be really fun and dent and mature and have great math and science skills.” different.” She spent her freshman year in New Jersey last year and China’s Zikang Feng celebrated his 17th birthday Thursday. He’s a is happy with the American schools. “In Korea, we look at a lot of junior in his first year at Immaculate, where he was just named math things, but not very deep. In America, we learn not as much, but it’s student of the month. He is a member of the school’s swim team and very deep,” she said. “I think I can get more opportunity here.” plans to join the tennis team in the spring. In China, he played on the Xinghao Wang, a 17-year-old junior from China, said his host fam- table tennis and badminton teams. “I think I’ll stay here until I gradu- ily in Ridgefield treats him like one of their own, especially since their ate,’’ he said. “My parents decided to let me go here. The many AP daughter attends college in Japan. “I had Thanksgiving for the first courses are the main reason I am here.’’ time and it was really nice,” he said. “I am so moved by what they do English teacher Marie Hulme said international students enhance for me.” the environment for all students. “They have a good work ethic in Sixteen-year-old Maria Romero-Calderon has been visited by her general. They’re very serious about the purpose they are here,” she parents, two brothers and sister from Spain. “I like it here a lot. I may said. “They come with a feeling and desire to learn English and the want to stay. I really like America,” she said. “I like the education. In perspective they offer can be very unique.” Spain, it’s really hard and we study a lot, but I don’t remember it. But SeJeong Kim, of South Korea, spent her sophomore year at a public here, I remember everything.” school in Seattle and is in her second year at Immaculate, where she’s a Immaculate had one international student from China in 2008-09 senior. Her host family, the Brauns, have been so welcoming that she’s and two from China in 2009-10, so the current 13 from seven coun- excited for the holidays, she said. “They bought me a stocking and an tries is a big step. ornament with my name. They asked me for a Christmas list. I feel like “This is part of our strategic plan, to bring in international students,’’ a part of the family.” Immaculate president Kathleen Casey said. “We wanted the breadth of students from around the world. It gives our kids a true interna-

During the 2010-2011 school year, the international student program had 15 students from Asia, Europe and South America enrolled at IHS.

6 Juan Manso ’12 from Spain and Leonardo Pais ’13 from Brazil.

IHS Traditions.indd 6 10/13/11 1:22 PM SpiritualSpiritual & MoralMoral

IHS students served more than 17,000 community service hours this year. In addition to participating in school-sponsored service activities such as Midnight Runs and Student Ambassador duties, they reached out into our communities and served as volunteers at the Special Olympics, American Cancer Society Relay for Life, Pope John Paul Rehabilitation Center, Bethel Health Care Center, Morning Glory Breakfast Program and many other worthwhile parish and community activities. Mass was celebrated on a daily basis and all-school Masses were held on a monthly basis. Each class enjoyed a day offsite in retreat and several thought-provoking assemblies were held throughout the year. IHS kicked off the school year with a BBQ to welcome our new freshmen and transfer students. The student council and classes sponsored a freshman social, as well as fall and winter dances. Throughout the year members of a variety of clubs enjoyed one another’s camaraderie while working on projects that contributed to our greater community.

Thank you to this year’s Midnight Run Sponsors: Jennifer Boyce, DMD ’82 The Ravo Family Katherine Dahlem The Sabel Family The Dalmedo Family The SanGiacomo Family The DiElsi Family The Tortora Family The Hooker Family The Vitetta Family Dan & Cathy Murphy ’66

Students pray before departing on a Midnight Run

IHS Traditions.indd 7 10/13/11 1:22 PM Intellectual Immaculate continues to achieve the highest SAT and ACT scores in the Diocese, and consistently exceeds both the state and national averages in all areas •

• Based on the last few11 years,Advanced 99% Placement of IHS students (AP) coursesgo on to further education • Typically 90%World of IHS Language students courseare accepted with UCONN at their college 1st or 2ndcredit choice colleges Recent college acceptances include• MIT, Duke University, West Point Academy, Georgetown University, etc. • • Student Athletes: Each year, IHS student athletes are recruited by colleges and universities. Sterling Karakula ’11 and Michael George ’11 Girls soccer co- were named National Merit Scholars captains Court- ney Marra and Corey Medrano signed Letters of Intent to Congratulations to valedictorian The Class of 2011 was offered play soccer at University of New Haven Michael Matthews ’11 who was a more than $7.2 million in grants, National Merit Scholarship Finalist and Central Connecticut State University, and the only one named in the Diocese. respectively. Justin Waltzer signed to play will be attending colleges in the football for St. Anselm College in the fall. scholarshipsfall and of 2011. awards. 100%

College Acceptances... The Class of 2011 was accepted to the following colleges and universities:

Albertus Magnus College Fairleigh Dickinson University Pennsylvania State Univ, University Park The University of Findlay Alvernia University Florida Atlantic University Providence College The University of Scranton American University Fordham University Purdue University Towson University Arizona State University Framingham State University Quinnipiac University Tri-County Technical College Assumption College Franciscan University of Steubenville Radford University University of Bridgeport Averett University Franklin Pierce University Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute University of Connecticut Bentley University Hartwick College Rochester Institute of Technology University of Delaware Binghamton University Hofstra University Roger Williams University University of Hartford Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania Iona College Sacred Heart University University of Maine Boston College Johnson & Wales University Saint Anselm College University of Maryland, College Park Boston University Keene State College Saint Joseph College University of Massachusetts, Amherst Cabrini College La Roche College Saint Michaels College University of Massachusetts, Dartmouth Central CT State University Lehigh University Salve Regina University University of New Hampshire Chestnut Hill College Lesley University Seton Hall University University of New Haven Clarkson University Long Island University, C.W. Post Siena College University of NC at Wilmington Coastal Carolina University Loyola University Maryland Skidmore College University of Nottingham Colgate University Manhattan College Southern Connecticut State University University of Rhode Island College of Mount Saint Vincent Marist College Southern Vermont College University of San Diego College of the Holy Cross Marywood University Springfield College University of South Carolina, Aiken College of William and Mary MA Coll of Pharmacy & Health Sciences St. Bonaventure University University of Southern Maine Connecticut College Mercy College St. John’s University - Queens University of Vermont Cornell University Merrimack College St. Lawrence University University of Virginia Delaware Valley College Monmouth University State Univ of New York at Albany Vassar College Drew University Mount Saint Mary College Stevenson University Villanova University Drexel University Mount Saint Mary’s University Stonehill College VA Polytechnic Institute and State Univ Duquesne University Newbury College Stony Brook University Wentworth Institute of Technology East Carolina University Northeastern University Suffolk University Wesleyan University Eastern Connecticut State University Norwich University SUNY College at Geneseo Western Connecticut State University Emmanuel College Old Dominion University Susquehanna University Western New England University Endicott College Pace University Syracuse University Westfield State University Fairfield University Pennsylvania State Univ, Hazleton The Catholic University of America Widener University

Bold type indicates the college/university that members of the Class of 2011 chose to attend this fall. 8

IHS Traditions.indd 8 10/13/11 1:22 PM Faculty & Staff Anniversaries

Congratulations to the following teachers who have recently celebrated milestones with Immaculate High School!

Mrs. Jeanine Antonios Mrs. Alexa Wild Mrs. Alice Grover Math English World Languages chair 5 years 5 years 10 years

Mrs. Patricia Buckley Ms. Marie Proverb Mrs. Nanci Stockmann Religion Spanish Social Studies 10 years 15 years 25 years

Mrs. Maureen (Brew) Arsenault ’69 Mrs. Lynn Lemme Mr. Kevin Dunleavy English chair Math chair Science chair 30 years 30 years 35 years

Mr. Joseph Muchanski Social Studies chair 35 years

Thank you to the Immaculate Parents Association (IPA)for volunteering your time and talent to coordinate school events and much more:

IPA BOARD (2011-2012) Thank You to Terry Tortora, President all parents, students, alumni, Darla Case, Vice President and friends who donated their time Shaun Budnik, Treasurer to help with or attend an event, stuffed Sue Ward, Secretary Ken Stevens and Mike Loya, Midnight Run Ministry envelopes, assisted an athletic coach, pro- Nitsa Carino, Hospitality vided a potluck dish, bought a raffle ticket, Maria Rapley, Volunteer Coordinator or opened their homes to international Stefanie Opinante, Mustang Wear students – each and every gift of time or Donna Lasco, Parent Ambassador Coordinator treasure benefits the students of Immaculate High School.

IHS Traditions.indd 9 10/13/11 1:22 PM the 21st century classroom 21st Century Learning represents a paradigm shift in education and at Immaculate High School. It is bold. It breaks the mold. It is flexible, creative, challenging, and complex. It addresses a rapidly changing world filled with fantastic new problems as well as exciting new possibilities. The 21st Century Classroom de- velops the “whole person” and builds upon IHS’s tradition of being a world class learning environment.

Immaculate High School offers courses in collabora- tion with Virtual High School. Virtual High School is a nonprofit organization based in Maynard, Massachu- setts and serves as portal through which schools and teachers throughout the world offer online courses. By working with VHS, we have access to an extensive list Teacher Lynne Lemme watches as Michael Setaro ’10 works on a of accredited courses. This will allow us to expand our math problem using a SMART Board. offerings and include courses we could not otherwise make available to our students. Thank you to Gregory & Shaun Budnik P’12 & ’14 for their annual major gift of $15,000 for technology!

Mobi™ is the first mobile interactive whiteboard designed to support student-centered active learning and give educators the mobility and flexibility to deliver engaging lessons from anywhere in the room. The Mobi™ Work- space™ software allows educators to write, draw, insert images, highlight, interact with, and annotate over instruc- tional content projected onto any surface. Educators at Immaculate began using the Mobi™ in the classroom during 2010-2011.

IHS Traditions.indd 10 10/13/11 1:22 PM Immaculate Gala Dinner Dance The Gala Committee extends its thanks to everyone who attended the 2011 IHS Gala! Your support is greatly appreciated! It was a wonderful night of fun, camaraderie and support for Immaculate. Over 260 guests attended the 2011 “Light up the Night” Gala. Monies raised from this yearly event help fund the ongoing project of creating a 21st century classroom environment.

Save the Date 2012 Gala Dinner Dance March 24, 2012 Amber Room Colonnade Danbury, CT Check www.immaculatehs.org for more details

Parents from the Melrose School partipate in a fun game of heads or tails for a chance to win a new iPad.

Event chairs (left to right) Jeanette Rizzo, Patty Rizzo & Debbie Basile

IHS Traditions.indd 11 10/13/11 1:22 PM Mustang Athletics

Highlights from this year’s athletic department

This year’s football team and softball team were given SWC Sports- manship Awards. We are proud of their efforts. Their conduct both on and off the field were outstanding displays of our motto: Respect, Responsibility and Reverence.

Girls’ soccer team added an 8th Class S State Championship to their impressive collection, their 7th in the past 8 years!

Baseball team finished 2nd in the SWCs regular season, were the winners of the Patriot Division and qualified for the Class S State Playoffs.

Girls’ field hockey team won the Patriot Division as well and reached the state quarter finals.

IHS’ 2010-2011 SWC All-Conference 1st Team Student-Athletes were: Maggie Christe- Cross Country; Courtney Marra, Girls Soc- cer; Corey Medrano - Girls Soccer; Jessica Sandoval - Field Hockey; Justin Waltzer – Football, Dustin Robbins – Football; Alexa Sakorafos – Girls Indoor Track, Maggie Christe - Girls Indoor Track, Alexandra Kaeslin - Girls Indoor Track, Jessica Wojnicki - Girls Indoor Track; Steven Lean - Boys Swim; Alexandra Kaeslin - Girls Outdoor Track; Matt Harrison – Baseball, CJ Sousa – Baseball, Steve Zelinski – Base- ball; and Brian Herlihy – Golf

Recipients of the SWC Leadership and Scholar Athlete Awards were Greg Wax and Makela Stankey.

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IHS Traditions.indd 13 10/13/11 1:22 PM Annual Golf Tournament

Thank you for your generous support of our annual Golf Outing last year. The combined efforts of our many sponsors, players and volunteers last year allowed us to net over $25,000! As previously announced, all these funds have been directed into our Athletic Budget. SAVE THE DATE: Next year’s event will be held on Wednesday, September 26, 2012 at Richter Park Golf Course, Danbury, CT. Contact Kevin Dunleavy (203) 744-1510 ext 314 if interested in playing, volunteering and/or sponsorship.

IHS Traditions.indd 14 10/13/11 1:23 PM Immaculate Athletic Hall of Fame Members Inducted 1989 James E. Tierney ’67 Inducted 1995 Candy Ferris McCarty ’70 Inducted 2000 Ray Velez (Coach) Inducted 1989 Paul A. Hiro ’68 Inducted 1995 David Osborne ’81 Inducted 2000 Stephen T. Palmer ’74 Inducted 1989 Christopher J. Palmer ’68 Inducted 1995 Karoline Rossini ’81 Inducted 2000 Lisa J. Bongo ’79 Inducted 1989 Frank E. Fiorita ’69 Inducted 1995 Michael Donahue ’84 Inducted 2000 Nelson O. Mingachos ’89 Inducted 1989 Sandra J. Arconti ’78 Inducted 1995 Beth Anne Livolsi ’89 Inducted 2001 Joseph Fazio (Coach) Inducted 1991 W. Jeffrey Russell ’76 Inducted 1995 Elston Dodge (Coach) Inducted 2001 Mark Schweitzer ’86 Inducted 1991 Kathleen Rowe Shaw ’83 Inducted 1996 Daniel Murphy ’66 Inducted 2001 Zach Dargaty ’88 Inducted 1991 Kerry Rowe ’83 Inducted 1996 Harold Gantert ’74 Inducted 2001 Suzanne N. McAuliffe ’89 Inducted 1991 Robert E. Gerwien (Admin) Inducted 1996 Michael Dekker ’80 Inducted 2008 Kate Drohan ’91 Inducted 1992 David S. Closter ’67 Inducted 1996 Claire Holston ’81 Inducted 2008 Robert Gerwien Jr. ’81 Inducted 1992 Michael R. Pascuzzi ’70 Inducted 1997 Roger Burke ’72 Inducted 2008 Stephen Kaplanis (Coach) Inducted 1992 Thomas J. Lynch ’73 Inducted 1997 Ralph Scozzafava ’76 Inducted 2008 Andrew Riepe ’95 Inducted 1992 Lunne M. Viscio ’79 Inducted 1997 Sheila Hanley ’80 Inducted 2009 John Barata ’96 Inducted 1993 James V. Pacific ’72 Inducted 1997 Mark Thalmann ’82 Inducted 2009 Jaimie Bierwirth ’97 Inducted 1993 Michael M. Jeffress ’78 Inducted 1997 Robert Slavinsky (Coach) Inducted 2009 Kenneth Rausch ’91 Inducted 1993 Ellen Prunty ’82 Inducted 1998 Joyce Curran ’68 Inducted 2009 Kristi Setaro ’91 Inducted 1993 Ronald P. Gleissner, Jr. ’86 Inducted 1998 Ian Smith ’87 Inducted 2009 Linda Sabel (Coach) Inducted 1994 Robert Suchy (Coach) Inducted 1998 Dana Smith ’87 Inducted 2010 Bridget Deakin Henry ’92 Inducted 1994 Raymond De Pelteau ’69 Inducted 1998 Kevin Dunleavy (Coach) Inducted 2010 Sean Lomas ’97 Inducted 1994 Maryann Lynch ’85 Inducted 1999 Albert E. Davis ’71 Inducted 2010 Patty Murren Gessner ’92 Inducted 1994 John Drohan ’86 Inducted 1999 Thomas K. Neville ’74 Inducted 2010 Mike Palmer ’69 Inducted 1995 Fraser Randolph ’70 Inducted 1999 Robin Jeffress Walker ’78 Inducted 2010 Bob Nelson (Coach)

Congratulations to these members of our community who were inducted into our Athletic Hall of Fame on Saturday, September 24, 2011

(pictured from left to right) Andrea Behling Thoennessen ’96 Doug Riepe ’00 Robert Plumb (Distinguished Coach and Immaculate P.E. Instructor) ’83 - present Caryl Drohan ’91 (and Kate Drohan ’91 inducted 2008)

Thank you to the Mustang All Sports Club (MASC) for volunteering your time and talent to coordinate sporting events and much more:

MASC Board (2011-2012) Bob Nolan, President Debbie Burke, Vice President Maria Sharp, Secretary Nancy Olyha, Treasurer Jon Case, At Large Member Michael Bierwirth, Athletic Director Joe Carmen, Principal

IHS Traditions.indd 15 10/13/11 1:23 PM MEET THE GIRLS HEAD SOCCER COACH AND ALUMNUS NELSON MINGACHOS ’89

Did you know the girls head soccer coach Nelson Mingachos has been part of Immaculate family before he even donned a Mustang uniform? Although he attended Immaculate from 1986-1989, he really became a fellow Mustang prior to his freshmen year when he attended the Mustang Basketball Camp as a camper. A few years after graduation, he became the Freshman Basketball Coach (1995-1997), then JV Basketball Coach for the next 6 years. Since 2005, he has been Head Varsity Basketball Coach. As our Varsity Girls Soccer Head Coach since 2005, he has led the team to an impressive 7 CIAC Class S State Championships (2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2008, 2009, 2010), two CIAC Class S Semi Finalist (2002 & 2007). Coach Mingachos been named the Danbury News Times “Coach of the Year” (2004, 2005, 2006, 2008, 2009), South West Conference Coach of the Year (2008, 2009), The Connecticut Girls Soccer Association Coach of the Year (2008), NCSAA New England Coach of the Year in 2009, NCSAA National Finalist Coach of the Year in 2009, and Doc McInerney Coach of the Year Award by the Writers Alliance in 2010. He was inducted into the Immaculate Hall of Fame in 2000.

Inspirations: “I always speak to the influence my coaches had on my life. Dan Murphy, Bob Nelson and Bob Plumb are a huge part of the person I am today. They taught me integrity, patience and molded me into a respectful young man. These are values I try to instill in my players today. I have been fortunate enough to work side by side with Bob Nelson working as his JV coach, and currently working with Bob Plumb on the basketball court.”

Why Immaculate? “I tell everyone that I bleed Mustang Blue! I have had many offers to coach at other local high schools but feel it is my time to give back and cannot imagine being anywhere else. This is a great place to be.”

Coach Mingachos is married to wife Kellie. They have two daughters, Isabella and Sophia.

IHS Traditions.indd 16 10/13/11 1:23 PM Fine Arts

Performances and concerts throughout the year included: Patriotic Concert, Christmas Concert, Cabaret, Fall Drama “Romeo and Juliet”, Improv Night, Coffeehouses, Spring Musical “Aida”, the Alumni Concert, and several Fine Arts Assemblies held during school days.

Senior Meagan Gonzalez (center) as the title char- Save the Date acter in the spring musical, “Aida” Support the Fine Arts Depart- ment and attend the Wine Tasting in January 2012. Contact Mary The 3rd Annual Alumni Concert was held at Raymond or check www.immac- the Palace Theater in Danbury in June, where ulatehs.org for more details. 20 alumni came back to perform for fellow alumni and friends of Immaculate.

CONGRATULATIONS to senior David Bu- chanan on his Connecticut High School Musical Awards nomination for his role as Radames in IHS’ 2011 production of AIDA! The award ceremony was held on June 6th in Waterbury. Alumni Paul and Andrew Secola

The Concert Choir performed at St. Augustine Cathedral at the Mass celebrating the 10th Anniversary of Bishop Lori’s Installation. They also performed at the Festival of Trees to benefit Ann’s Place, The Art of Caring to benefit Hospice, as well as many other community events.

Our choral & instrumental students participated in Western Regionals. David Buchanan and Laura McKee performed with the chorus, and John Herlihy played with the band. Laura went on to perform with the All-State Chorus.

Thank you to our Patrons of the Arts: Mr. & Mrs. Don Arsenault Mr. & Mrs. William Donohue Mr. & Mrs. Steve Engelbrecht Mr. & Mrs. Michael Hudak Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Loya Mr. & Mrs. McGoldrick Mr. & Mrs. John McKee Mr. & Mrs. H. David Sabel Mr. & Mrs. Bob Stone The IHS band continues to thrive under the baton of Immaculate Parents Association Senior Irene Rovtar with her award- Mrs. Julie Sorcek. winning artwork.

IHS Traditions.indd 17 10/13/11 1:23 PM Alumni Spotlight Andrew Morgado ’90 Lieutenant Colonel, U.S. Army 4th Battalion, 6th Infantry Regiment (Regulars, by God!)

Lieutenant Colonel Andy Morgado is a native of 2006, he earned a Master of Military Art and Science Danbury, Connecticut. He is currently the commander from the United States Army Command and General of the 4th Battalion, 6th Infantry Regiment of the 4th Staff College, School of Advanced Military Studies, at BCT/1st Armored Division. Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. He is also a graduate of the Lieutenant Colonel Morgado was commissioned Armor Officer Basic Course and the Aviation Captains’ a Second Lieutenant of Armor in 1994 from the Career Course. ROTC program at Lehigh University in Bethlehem, He is married to the former Laurie Shyloski from Pennsylvania. He graduated with a Baccalaureate South Deerfield, Massachusetts and has three children; degree, majoring in Government, and was a Isabelle, Madeleine and Ian. “Distinguished Military Graduate.” In seventeen His awards and decorations include the Bronze Star years of Army service, he has served on two combat Medal, with oak leaf cluster; the Army Commendation deployments to Iraq; two operational deployments to Medal for valor, with silver oak leaf cluster; the Korea; and served in a variety of command and staff Parachutist badge; and the Combat Action Badge. positions in the continental United States. Most recently he was assigned the Professor of Military Science and Update: As commander of the 4th Battalion, 6th Leadership at Siena College. Infantry Regiment stationed at Fort Bliss, Texas, Andy In addition to his undergraduate education at Lehigh and his battalion have recently been deployed to Iraq for University, Lieutenant Colonel Morgado graduated cum a tour of one year in support of Operation New Dawn. laude from Norwich University in Northfield, Vermont Please keep Andy and our troops in your thoughts and with a Master of Arts in Diplomacy in 2006. Also in prayers.

What Immaculate Means to Me...

“I consider myself fortunate to have graduated from Immaculate. My parents made many sacrifices to ensure I was able to attend Immaculate and I am eternally grateful for their love and foresight. To this day, I continue to rely on the knowledge and skills I developed while at Immaculate. Immaculate’s challenging curriculum, caring faculty and Catholic values helped me get started on the road to life-long learning. Immaculate challenged me to become a leader of character and to appreciate and practice the qualities of courage, competence, commitment and candor.” LTC ANDY MORGADO ’90

IHS Traditions.indd 18 10/13/11 1:23 PM “My name is Megan Mitchell and I am an Immaculate High School 2010 graduate currently attending Emerson College for Broadcast Journalism. Immaculate High School has not only pointed me in the right direction, but started me off and guided me through this path towards a bright future. Because Immaculate allowed me to do so many different activities such as lacrosse, the musicals, student council, etc., I was able to jump right into the swing of things at college. The faculty and staff at Immaculate not only taught me so much in the classroom, but they also gave great access to me whenever I needed help. At Immaculate, I was always encouraged to pursue my dreams by creating videos and broadcasts for the school, which gave me experience when auditioning for television and radio shows at my school. I have also grown tremendously in my spirituality at Immaculate. The values I learned from Immaculate as well as the curriculum and spiritual life opportunities, have been a key asset to my growing relationship with God. I implement these values in everyday life which has helped me communicate effectively with others, as well as deal with any type of situation. Immaculate High School has shaped me in such a positive way and I love knowing that I will always be a part of this fantastic family.” MEGAN MITCHELL ’10, EMERSON COLLEGE

“...the best educational and spiritual decision we made was to send our three children to Immaculate High School.” — Mrs. Donna Lasco

“There are many decisions parents need to make as their child reaches each milestone. For my husband and I, the best educational and spiritual decision we made was to send our three children to Immaculate High School. From the moment we entered the school we felt as though we were part of an extended family, each person working side-by-side to insure our child’s success. There is continual support whether it is as simple as con- firming an early dismissal to an unsure parent or as complex as providing step-by-step guidance through the college application process including the many scholarship opportunities that may be available. Our children also experience this support from their teachers and guidance counselors. Their teachers want them to succeed and encourage them to come by before school or after school to clarify any questions they may have. In addition, they value and work hard to develop a well-rounded person. Not only are our children encouraged to join extra –curricular activities, but they are motivated and made aware of the need to give back to their community. Having three children with very different interests and talents, my husband and I found that Immaculate was able to offer activities with such variety that our children are involved year round. We also have had the opportunity to see ‘first-hand’ the excellent education that Immaculate High offers as a college preparatory school. Our oldest child, now a freshman in college, had many college doors opened to him and was offered many scholarships. His academic and social success after his first semester of college is a credit to how well Immaculate prepared him both academically and spiritually for this next milestone. As parents who have many decisions to make as our children grow, sending our children to Immaculate High School definitely has been one of our best decisions!” DONNA LASCO, PARENT ’10, ’12, ’14

IHS Traditions.indd 19 10/13/11 1:23 PM Alumni Class Updates 1960s 1990s from the University of Phoenix in Arizona. Congratulations to Jim Tierney ’67 and Mus- Elizabeth Anne Blank ’97 and Andrew Thomas tang Hall of Fame ’89 for his recent victory in the Tesoriero were married Oct. 2, 2010 at Our Lady Lauren MacKay ’05 Following all-star careers CSGA Senior Mens Match Play Championship. of Mt. Carmel Church in Ridgewood, NJ. Eliza- at both IHS and UMass ’09, Lauren was recent- beth graduated from Pace University in Pleasant- ly named the varsity mens and womens tennis 1970s ville, N.Y., with a B.A. in human relations and an coach at Endicott College. Margaret Williamson ’71 and Principal at M.S. in counseling. She is an academic advisor Northwest Catholic High School in West Hart- and professor at Pace University in both Pleas- Doug Riepe ’00 works on the pit crew of NAS- ford, has been recognized as an outstanding high antville and Manhattan, N.Y. They reside in Park CAR Sprint Cup driver Jamie McMurray and school educator by the National Catholic Edu- Ridge, NJ. has been with Earnhardt Ganassi Racing since cational Association. Mrs. Williamson is one of graduating from Wake Forest in 2004. Off the only six people nationwide to receive this award. Maria (Shea) Fuller ’99 took her passion for track, Doug who has a marketing degree, is also photography and turned it into a full-time ca- a valuable part of the business team, dealing with 1980s reer in 2009. The family-run business has already sponsors. He was recently inducted into the IHS Michelle (Stavros) Keenan ’87 and James Keen- been featured on the cover of Connecticut Par- Athletic Hall of Fame on September 24, 2011. an ’87 have been married since 1998. They have ent Magazine, and has developed a loyal clientele two children Michael (11) and Augustus (7). Jim throughout the tri-state area. She was recently Marissa Rogers ’08 was recently crowned Miss was honorably discharged from the Navy subma- featured on the Rachael Ray Show this summer. South Carolina at the National American Miss rine service after 4 years in 1992 and worked for Pageant. Marissa is a senior at the University of United Health Care in their Fraud Unit. Michelle Brian Gehan ’95 has been named as the new golf South Carolina, pursuing a degree in public re- graduated from Salve Regina University in 1991 professional at Richter Park in Danbury. Brian is lations, and a minor in sports & entertainment and worked in sub-prime mortgage finance for a veteran teaching pro and club fitter at Perfor- management. various companies in the 90’s and later worked mance Club Works at Stony Hill and Golf Quest, for GE in commercial leasing collections. She is and has also worked behind the scenes with a Nicole Sieber ’06 has been recognized as a mem- currently an advocate for children’s issues dealing number of IHS golf team members. ber of the National Soccer Coaches Association with special education and education. of America/Performance Subaru Women’s Divi- Jamie (Bierwirth) Stewart ’97 and Brian D. sion III All-New England Regional First Team, Andy Perna ’86 is married to Keri (Randall) Stewart ’97 were married in September, 2004. and the 2010 New England Women’s Intercol- Perna ’87. They reside in Danbury and have 2 They welcomed the birth of their first child, Viv- legiate Soccer Association Division III All-New children, Dylan (11) and Emily (9). Andy is the ian Teresa Stewart on September 10, 2010. The England All-Star Team. She is in her final year service manager at Greenwich Infiniti in Green- family resides in Ridgefield, CT. playing for Western Connecticut State Univer- wich, CT and their children currently attend St sity’s women’s soccer team. Gregory’s in Danbury. Andrea (Behling) Thoennessen ’96 graduated from Boston University in 2000 with a B.S. in El- Javier Soegaard ’06 recently received the John Julie (Bonacci) Yetter ’87 graduated from the ementary Education and received an M.S. in El- F. Kennedy Legacy Award for his work with at- University of North Carolina with a degree in ementary Education from Walden University in risk students in Bridgeport, CT. The award was Public Health Education and received a Masters 2007. She married Kurt Thoennessen on August created by the Institute of Politics at Harvard’s in Mental Health and Counseling from Troy Uni- 7, 2005. They have three daughters: Kara Ann, Kennedy School of Government and the U.S. versity. She moved to Florida in 1996 and began Jenna Mae and Mia Rose. They reside in Wood- Conference of Mayors. Javier graduated from the a career in Child Welfare up until 2010 when she bury, CT. Andrea was recently inducted into the University of Notre Dame cum laude in 2010. joined Catholic Charities of Central Florida as IHS Athletic Hall of Fame on September 24, 2011. their Central Region Director. She and her hus- Kayla Wilt ’06 is engaged to Nicholas Hominski. band Scott have a daughter named Hannah (5). 2000s The wedding is set for November 2012. She re- Laura Hobart ’05 recently finished a dual Mas- sides in Rehoboth Beach, DE. ters in Criminal Justice and Homeland Securi- What’s New? The 2012 Issue Have you moved, changed jobs, married, earned a degree, had a baby and not let us know? Well, we’d like to hear from you. Please take a minute to fill out the form below so that we may update our records and let your fellow alumni know how (and where) you are. Mail to Alumni News, Immaculate High School, 73 Southern Blvd, Danbury, CT 06810. Email: [email protected] or call (203) 744-1510 ext 157. Or visit www.immaculatehs.org and click on the Alumni tab for the Alumni Information Update form. Name: ______Maiden Name: ______Class Year: ______Address: ______City: ______State: _____Zip: ______Phone: ______Email: ______Employed by: ______Position: ______College/University attended: ______Major/Degree: ______NEWS: ______Signature: ______Date: ______20

IHS Traditions.indd 20 10/13/11 1:23 PM With Sympathy

Alumni 1970-1979 Catherine O’Connell ’79 1990-1999 Christopher Blackwell ’77 Patricia Martin Pina ’77 Brian Altvater ’92 1965-1969 Paul John Burns ’72 Judith Casario Rabuse ’79 Patty LiVolsi ’92 Jacqueline Ann Archiere ’69 Peter Canestrari ’75 Barbara Giangarra Richardt ’71 Benjamin Bisbano ’90 Catherine Gallagher Bjelko ’67 Peter Ciccarone ’77 Deborah Riordan ’76 Jeffrey Gautrau ’96 Ann Burns ’66 Robert Ciccarone ’73 Michael Samaha ’70 Christian Harty ’90 Robert Chmielewski ’66 Kevin Clark ’74 Rory Schork ’77 Christian Major ’96 David Closter ’67 Janet Cleary ’74 Theodore Smigala ’79 Michael McCafferty ’93 James Curran ’66 Stephen Collins ’70 Lisa Garavel Terry ’74 Gary Wagner ’89 Mary Dallas ’66 Frank Coppola ’75 Joseph Tomborello ’71 Candace Lee Williams ’99 Cathleen Coffey Dann ’69 Maria O. Hilario Correia ’71 Lawrence Whelan ’79 Margaret Dencey Davis ’66 Patricia Kelly Correnty ’71 Joseph Williams ’70 2000-2010 Mary Fronhoefer ’69 Janet Cleary Dechille ’74 Richard Gustavson III ’03 James Garavel ’67 Ralph D’Agosta ’73 1980-1989 Jason Vicente `00 Joseph Halas ’66 James Dirienzo ’78 Diana Biraglia-Esposito ’86 Austin Ronald Hodge ’66 Janet Kirmil Dougan ’72 John Blom ’85 Faculty and Staff John Joseph Hogan ’66 Gary Falls ’73 Joseph Brady ’80 Steven Fallucchi ’74 Kenneth Caselnova ’81 Kevin Hynes ’68 David Couch William Fitzmaurice ’78 Stephanie Casey ’85 Lawrence Isbell ’67 Rev. Bernard Dolan Kim Flanagan ’74 Lee Cervera ’84 Thomas Kelly ’66 Nancy Dolan* Vincent Gallo ’75 Karen Clarke ’82 Paul Leonard ’68 Doris Donofrio Paul Edward Geen ’74 Rebecca Duff ’89 Bruce LeRoux ’69 Sr. Elaine Dostal, O.P. Roberta Gerwiner ’77 Jeniann DiPaola Fischer ’82 Joanne Luongo ’67 Sr. C. Flanagan, O.P. Joseph Hamann ’73 Eileen Fitzmaurice ’80 Jean Holick McKay ’66 Jacqueline Gerwien Michael Hogan ’75 Donald Hassiak ’87 Peter Morris ’69 Stephen Kaplanis Michael Jeffress ’78 Michelle Kayal ’89 Stephanie Grund Musgrove ’66 Ann Leheny James Kawulicz ’75 Kevin Keefe ’80 Michael Navarro ’69 Sr. Longshore Mark E. Keeler ’70 Gregory K. LiVolsi ’84 Diane Octavio ’66 Deacon Mauceri Brian Lindberg ’73 Lisa Meloni ’81 Kenneth Penna ’67 Nancy S. Moraghan Michael Maloy ’70 James Madorran ’83 Jeffrey Reinen ’67 Abe Najamy Joann McAvoy ’72 Peggy McCabe ’81 Theresa Russell ’68 Rev. Norton Patricia McAvoy ’70 Sarah Novachek ’81 Margaret Murphy Schitzler ’69 Sr. Mary Charlanne Travis O.P. Edward McGahran ’77 Charles William O’Connor II ’80 Vincent Scozzafava ’69 Janine Welliver Jeannette Shiro ’69 Mark McGetrick ’72 Thomas Peterson ’88 JoAnn Thompson McHale ’72 Lori Pinette ’89 Carol Smigala ’68 *Advisory Board member William Soto ’67 Ray McNamara ’73 Leslie Scarponi ’80 Maureen Williams ’66 JoAnn Thompson McHale ’72 James Schlightig ’82 Mary Kathleen Wixted ’67 John Moran ’78 Margaret Siegert ’80 Paul V. Morris ’70 Walter Szewczuk ’82 Arthur J. Murphy, Jr. ’70

Candace Lee Williams 5K Run to Remember Saturday, September 24, 2011

TheCandace Lee Williams 5K Run to Remember was held in honor of Candace ’99 and all those who lost their lives in connection with September 11 ’01. All proceeds will be split equally and donated to the Candace Lee Williams Memorial Scholarship Fund at Immaculate High School and to Tues- day’s Children - First Responder Alliance Program.

We encourage you to visit the Run to Remember website www.friendsofcandace.com for more information, join their Facebook page, or email [email protected].

Event organizers Lauren Memoli ’99, Kate (Ricci) Resendes ’98, Amy (Pote) Martins ’99, Beth Keane ’99, and Alyson Meeker ’99 21

IHS Traditions.indd 21 10/13/11 1:23 PM CAREER DAY IN MARCH OF 2011, SEVERAL ALUMNI AND FRIENDS GENEROUSLY DONATED THEIR TIME TO IMMACULATE HIGH SCHOOL BY SPEAKING TO STUDENTS ABOUT THEIR VARIOUS PROFESSIONS.

IF YOU ARE ABLE TO JOIN US FOR THE NEXT CAREER DAY, PLEASE CONTACT MAUREEN ARSENAULT AT (203) 744-1510 EXT 304 OR [email protected].

THANK YOU TO THE CAREER DAY SPEAKERS: CARL BAILEY ’71 KATHY BATCHLER ’02 JACK BOUFFARD ’93 JENNIFER BOYCE ’82 LAURA BRADFORD ’86 KATHY COPPOLA ’76 THOMAS CURRAN ’68 PEGGY GILLEN ’82 BRIAN HAYES - IHS COACH & PARENT OF ALUM JENNA HENDERSON ’88 MARY LAVADO ’86 ROBERT LEGGETT ’83 LAUREN MACKAY ’05 MARIANNE (URKIEL) MITCHELL ’81 KAREN PERKINS ’70 TOM PESCE ’99 NICOLE RANDAZZO ’89 THOMAS SAADI ’88 GARY SIMONE ’72 JOSEPH SUSMEYER ’74

Nurse Practitioner Marianne (Urkiel) Mitchell ’81

Writer Laura Bradford ’86

22 4th grade teacher Tom Pesce ’99

IHS Traditions.indd 22 10/13/11 1:23 PM A Message from Brian McGovern ’89 President of the Alumni Council

Fellow Alumni, Current Students, Staff and Friends of Immaculate,

I am pleased to let you know that the Immaculate High School Alumni Council is up and running and will be a great resource for the school and its Alumni. Our primary objectives include:

• Engage the Immaculate Alumni to enhance and strengthen the Immaculate Alumni Community • Plan and coordinate Alumni events • Update and improve the accuracy of the Alumni Directory. If you would like to update your information, please contact Julie Sorcek, the school Director of Media and Communications, at [email protected] • Regularly update the information in the Alumni section of the school’s web site www.immaculatehs.org • Regular e-mails and e-bulletins throughout the year, highlighting events, both past and planned • Assistance in coordinating and getting information out regarding class reunions • Letting the Immaculate community know about good things happening; get us the information and we will post it for all to enjoy

The first Alumni Council event was a wine tasting held this summer at DiGrazia’s Vineyard in Brookfield, CT. The event was a great success with participation from many classes. We look forward to more events this year.

The Alumni Council is looking for volunteers to be the lead contact person for each graduating year. If you are interested, please contact one of the Alumni Association officers or faculty members. We have a Facebook fan page to help connect alumni with each other and Immaculate. We hope you will become a fan if you are a Facebook member.

The word is out: Immaculate is driven by a new energy and direction. We appeal to all alumni and parents of alumni, recent and far- removed, to come back to campus and catch the wave! Feel free to contact any of the Board members, we would love to hear from you.

Thank you for your support, and I look forward to seeing you at our upcoming Alumni events.

Brian McGovern, Class of 1989 [email protected]

Officers of the Alumni Council President Brian McGovern ’89 Vice President David Cappiello ’86 Secretary Marianne (Urkiel) Mitchell ’81, P’10, ’14 Treasurer Shaun Budnik, P’12 & ’14

Faculty Members of the Alumni Council Alumni Event Calendar (2011-2012) Maureen (Brew) Arsenault ’69 - [email protected] Be sure to check www.immaculatehs.org for updates Michael Bierwirth ’93 - [email protected] Sept. 24 Athletic Hall of Fame Dinner Kevin Dunleavy - [email protected] Sept. 24 Candace Lee Williams 5K Run Mary (Briscoe) Raymond ’77 - [email protected] Sept. 28 IHS Golf Tournament Julie Sorcek - [email protected] Sept. 30 Bisbano Golf Tournament Oct 29 & Nov 5 Entrance Exams The Alumni Council is looking for volunteers to be the lead Nov. 5 Homecoming (visit the Alumni Tent) contact person for each graduating year. If you are interested, Nov. 22 Mass of Remembrance & please contact one of the Alumni Association officers or faculty Thanksgiving Breakfast members. January (tbd) Fine Arts Wine Tasting Event March 24 Gala Dinner Dance May 10-12 Spring Musical June 14 Alumni Concert 23

IHS Traditions.indd 23 10/13/11 1:23 PM Immaculate 154%Fund increase compared Donors to last year! 2010-2011 This list includes only donors who gave to the IHS Annual Appeal - The Immaculate Fund.

Listed are some of the many areas that benefit from your support: •21st Century Classroom upgrades - New equipment and technology to enhance the learning experience in the classrooms, science labs and computer labs •Angel Aid tuition assistance •Resources for Campus Ministry retreats and outreach programs •Fine Arts performances and Athletic programs •Facility improvements

Your participation has made a difference and helps ensure the

*= faculty and staff excellence of Immaculate High School. P= parents of current students

Immaculate Leadership Society Mr. & Mrs. Brian Guidera (P) Mr. & Mrs. Kevin Palmer Guardians of the Mission ($25,000+) Mr. & Mrs. Rob Hilliard (P) Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Pellegrino (P) Mr. Joseph Draper ’82 Mr. Michael Mazzucco (P) Ms. Mary Quinlan ’72 Mr. & Mrs. Brian McGovern ’89 Mr. & Mrs. Ross Rizzo (P) Partners of the Mission ($15,000 - $24,999) Mr. & Mrs. Kieran McGrath (P) Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish, Danbury Mr. & Mrs. Gregory Budnik (P) Mr. Ralph McIntosh ’68 St. Gregory the Great Parish, Danbury Mr. & Mrs. Robert Leggett Daniel & Catherine Murphy ’66 * St. Marguerite Bourgeoys Parish, Brookfield Mr. & Mrs. James Murphy ’66 St. Patrick Parish, Redding Our Lady’s Circle ($10,000 - $14,999) Robert & Susan Nolan ’70 (P) * Mr. & Mrs. Matthew Stankey (P) Mrs. Isabelle T. Farrington Reader’s Digest Foundation Mr. & Mrs. Richard Tortora (P) Pepsico Inc. Mr. & Mrs. Gerard Robilotti Msgr. Robert Weiss The Cerminara, Rebeiro & Rizzo Families (P) Mr. & Mrs. Sam Rosenblum (P) Mr. & Mrs. John Witek (P) Mr. Joseph Ryan ’89 Mr. & Mrs. Kieran Xanthos (P) President’s Circle ($5,000 - $9,999) Mr. and Mrs. H. David Sabel, Jr. The Fahey & Hatcher Families (P) Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth Sakorafos (P) Blue Club ($250 - $499) Ny-Conn Corporation Mr. Kamil Salame ’86 Mr. & Mrs. Christopher Bader (P) Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Rebeiro (P) Al & Jennifer Schretter (P) Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Boa ’72 St. Rose of Lima Parish, Newtown St. Peter Church, Danbury Mrs. Barbara Dominakus-Braatz ’89 Stew Leonard’s Mr. & Mrs. James Brown (P) Principal’s Circle ($2,500 - $4,999) Mr. & Mrs. Gregg Taverna (P) Mr. & Mrs. Steven Comas (P) Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Adams Mr. & Mrs. William Vitetta (P) Mrs. Jennifer Caraluzzi-Dimyan ’89 Mr. & Mrs. Ted Hagan (P) Ms. Joan Driscoll Mr. & Mrs. Demosthenes Drougas (P) IBM Immaculate Gift Clubs Mr. & Mrs. Patrick Fink (P) Robert & Barbara Mahoney ’72 & ’70 Silver Club ($500 - $999) Kevin & Erin Flanagan (P) Mr. & Mrs. Mark Medrano (P) Benjamin Moore & Co. Dr. & Mrs. Robert Gamper Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Piccolo Mr. & Mrs. James Braun (P) Dr. & Mrs. Jose Henriquez Gary & Mary Briscoe-Raymond ’77 (P) * Mrs. Lori Burns ’76 John & Diana Hooker (P) St. Edward The Confessor Parish, New Fairfield Mrs. Kathleen Casey* Dr. & Mrs. Frederick Kayal St. Joseph Parish, Brookfield C.H.I.P. Dr. Cathleen Kowalski ’68 St. Mary Parish, Ridgefield Rick & Donna Cowle (P) Mercer Company Goldman, Sachs & Co. Matching Gifts Mr. & Mrs. Robert Mosley Mustang Circle ($1,000 - $2,499) Mrs. Christy Green-Hickey ’89 Mr. & Mrs. Stephen O’Hara (P) AIG Mr. & Mrs. William Holbrook (P) Mr. John Periera Bank of America Mr. & Mrs. David Hoyt* Mr. & Mrs. Michael Reilly (P) Mr. & Mrs. David Bennett ’70 Mr. & Mrs. Michael Hudak (P) Mr. & Mrs. Larry Riefberg ’80 Mr. Anthony Caraluzzi Joseph & Lynn Loya* Ms. Marita Ryan Class of 1996 Mr. & Mrs. Carmine Mango Ms. Patricia Saviano ’69 Mrs. Elsie Craig The Melrose School Board Mr. & Mrs. Paul Silva (P) Mr. & Mrs. Gary DiElsi (P) Thomas & Maureen Mertens* Mr. Paul Stascavage (P) Mr & Mrs. John Fitzpatrick Scott & Marianne Urkiel-Mitchell ’81 (P) Wells Fargo Foundation Mr. & Mrs. James Foley ’75 (P) Mr. & Mrs. Michael Monahan Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Zielinski (P) Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Giorgio (P) Mr. & Mrs. Chris Palmer ’68 Mr. & Mrs. Michael Gribbin

IHS Traditions.indd 24 10/13/11 1:23 PM Immaculate High School makes every effort to ensure accuracy in the Annual Giving Report. However, unintentional errors do occur. Please accept our apologies if we make a mistake and contact the Advancement Office at (203) 744-1510 ext 140 to help us correct our records.

Patrons Club ($100 - $249) Mr. J. Patrick Richardson ’67 Mr. & Mrs. Robert LaBonne Mrs. Maureen Brew-Arsenault ’69 * Mr. & Mrs. David Ring, Jr. (P) Mr. & Mrs. Paul Lagas (P) John & Linda Barbosa * Mr. Thomas Saadi ’88 Mrs. Lynne Lemme * Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Burns (P) Mr. Thomas Sansone ’78 Mr. & Mrs. Steven Leone (P) Mr. & Mrs. David Cappiello ’86 Mr. & Mrs. Jonathan Schultz (P) Ms. Joan Leveille Carlson Therapy Network Mr. & Mrs. Keith Sherrick (P) Mr. & Mrs. Jim LiVolsi Rev. Joseph Cervero Mr. & Mrs. James Silvestri Ms. Joan Locke Mr. & Mrs. Douglas Clark (P) Mrs. Julie Sorcek* Mr. & Mrs. Vince Lupo Mrs. Rosanna Clavin Mr. & Mrs. Paul Sotnik ’79 Ms. Joan Magner Mrs. Patricia Cochran ’74 Rev. Mirek Stachurski* Mrs. Maureen Mango-Austin ’88 Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Conte ’01 Ms. Eleanor Staib ’73 Ms. Mary Mazzucco ’81 Cornell Memorial, Inc. ’90 (P) Mrs. Claudia Stephan (P) Mrs. Veronica Mazzucco Mr. & Mrs. James Costa (P) Bob & Carol Stone * Ms. Betty Lou McKeon Mr. & Mrs. David Dear (P) Mr. & Mrs. Michael Sturges ’67 Ms. Patricia McLean Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth Decker (P) Atty. & Mrs. Simon Sumberg Merck Partnership for Giving Mr. & Mrs. Michael Dekker ’80 Mr. & Mrs. Mark Vaghi ’71 Mr. Matthew Migiano ’00 Msgr. Thomas Driscoll Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Vannucci James Morris and Anne Ragusa (P) Mr. & Mrs. Kevin Dunleavy* Mr. & Mrs. Henry Vosswinkel Mrs. Catherine Murdock ’69 Mr. & Mrs. Steven Engelbrecht (P) Mr. & Mrs. Charles Williams Ms. Eileen Murphy ’73 Mr. & Mrs. Kevin Palmer Mr. James Fisher Ms. Margaret Williamson ’71 Mr. & Mrs. Patrick Murphy Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Pellegrino (P) Mrs. Mary Ann Foncello ’70 * Ms. Ann O’Hara Ms. Mary Quinlan ’72 Mr. & Mrs. David Fredette (P) Friends Club (Up to $99) Mr. J.P. O’Keefe Mr. & Mrs. Ross Rizzo (P) Ms. Karen Freitag Ms. Regina Adducci (P) Mrs. Linda Ottavio ’69 Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish, Danbury Mr. & Mrs. Peter Gallagher ’75 Mr. & Mrs. Arthur Amend ’94 Mr. & Mrs. Richard Perry (P) St. Gregory the Great Parish, Danbury Mrs. Tehri Gasparrini (P) Mrs. Jeanine Antonios * Pfizer United Way St. Marguerite Bourgeoys Parish, Brookfield Dr. & Mrs. Joseph Gerics Ms. Nancy Baldaserini ’71 Mr. & Mrs. Peter Pietras St. Patrick Parish, Redding Mr. Robert Gerwien, Sr. Mr. & Mrs. Michael Bardelli Mrs. Teresa Anne Poulos ’94 Mr. & Mrs. Matthew Stankey (P) Mrs. Patricia Gessner ’92 Mr. & Mrs. Denis Bouffard Ms. Patricia Prokop Mr. & Mrs. Richard Tortora (P) Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Girardot (P) Ms. Muriel Bove (P) Ms. Marie Proverb * Msgr. Robert Weiss Mr. & Mrs. Richard Gisonny Mr. & Mrs. Mark Brubaker (P) Ms. Nicole Randazzo ’89 Mr. & Mrs. John Witek (P) Mr. & Mrs. James Hawk ’82 (P) Rev. James Cole * Regency Limousine, Inc. Mr. & Mrs. Kieran Xanthos (P) Mrs. Claire Hines Connecticut Meat Suppliers Mrs. Elizabeth Roberts Mr. Paul Hiro ’68 Ms. Joann Constantini Mrs. Conceicao Rodrigues (P) Blue Club ($250 - $499) Mrs. Sheilagh Hogan Ms. Marie Convertito (P) Msgr. Martin Ryan Mr. & Mrs. Christopher Bader (P) Mr. & Mrs. Peter Jeffrey ’91 Michael & Lisa Corning (P) Mrs. Amanda Salafia Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Boa ’72 Mrs. Rebecca Johnston ’85 John & Debra Cotte (P) Ms. Justine Savage Mrs. Barbara Dominakus-Braatz ’89 Mrs. Joan Kiely ’78 Mr. & Mrs. Anthony D’Ausilio * John & Christina Scharfenberg (P) Mr. & Mrs. James Brown (P) Mr. & Mrs. Michael Lasco (P) Mr. & Mrs. Brian Davidson (P) Ms. Norma Schlager Mr. & Mrs. Steven Comas (P) Mr. Wayne Leiss ’82 Mr. & Mrs. Jim Digiacomo* Mr. & Mrs. Paul Schuyler (P) Mrs. Jennifer Caraluzzi-Dimyan ’89 Ms. Kathleen Livolsi ’82 Ms. Anne Dimauro ’76 Mr. & Mrs. Paul Stankiewicz (P) Ms. Joan Driscoll Mr. & Mrs. Paul Ludanyi (P) Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Durkin ’76 Mrs. Nanci Stockmann * Mr. & Mrs. Demosthenes Drougas (P) Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Macchiaverna Mr. & Mrs. John Edmond Ms. Joan Takacs (P) Mr. & Mrs. Patrick Fink (P) Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Magrino (P) Mrs. Patricia Ellsworth ’67 Mr. & Mrs. Dean Tarsi ’68 Kevin & Erin Flanagan (P) Mr. & Mrs. Christopher Mango ’82 Mr. & Mrs. Robert Esposito Mr. & Mrs. James Tharrington Dr. & Mrs. Robert Gamper Ms. Laurie Martone Ms. Mary Fredlund Tower Realty Company Dr. & Mrs. Jose Henriquez Mr. & Mrs. Thomas J. McGoldrick (P) Mr. & Mrs. John Gamby, Sr. (P) Ms. Kathleen Vannucci ’00 John & Diana Hooker (P) Mrs. Cynthia McHugh ’80 Mr. & Mrs. Tim Gehan ’05 Ms. Maureen Vannucci ’01 Dr. & Mrs. Frederick Kayal Ms. Maura Melody Mrs. Gladys Gonzalez * Ms. Lynne Viscio ’79 Dr. Cathleen Kowalski ’68 Mr. & Mrs. Francis Merola Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Green Mrs. Barbara Yablon * Mercer Company Mr. & Mrs. Robert Merrer Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Greenwood ’78 Mr. & Mrs. Robert Mosley Mrs. Ellen Vogt-Meyst ’89 Robert & Alice Grover* Mr. & Mrs. Stephen O’Hara (P) Mr. & Mrs. Paul Mohn Mr. & Mrs. Nizar Haddad (P) Mr. John Periera Ms. Joanne Montesi Mr. & Mrs. John Hannigan (P) Mr. & Mrs. Michael Reilly (P) Mr. Howard Moraghan Mr. & Mrs. Paul Hart ’71 Mr. & Mrs. Larry Riefberg ’80 Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Murphy (P) Mr. & Mrs. Harry Hopper Ms. Marita Ryan Ms. Margaret O’Keefe Christopher & Marie Hulme * Ms. Patricia Saviano ’69 Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Olyha (P) Ms. Katherine Hurley Mr. & Mrs. Paul Silva (P) Mr. & Mrs. Peter Opinante (P) Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Kadar Mr. Paul Stascavage (P) Robert & Lisa Briscoe-Plumb ’78 * Mr. & Mrs. Anton Kaeslin (P) Wells Fargo Foundation Ms. Lisa Powers ’78 Sean & Maureen Elston-Kerins ’77 (P) Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Zielinski (P) Mr. Richard Raymond Mr. & Mrs. David Kulo ’80 (P)

*= faculty and staff P= parents of current students 25

IHS Traditions.indd 25 10/13/11 1:23 PM Total Annual Giving 2010-2011 This list includes donors to Annual Fund, Endowment, Scholarships, Gala, Auction, Midnight Run, Walkathon, and Golf Tournament.

Immaculate Leadership Society Mr. & Mrs. Gary DiElsi (P) Mr. & Mrs. Michael Hudak (P) Mr. & Mrs. James Gerbo (P) Guardians of the Mission ($25,000+) Mr & Mrs. John Fitzpatrick Mr. Daniel Jowdy Dr. & Mrs. Joseph Gerics David R. Couch Education Fund Mr. & Mrs. James Foley ’75 (P) Joseph & Lynn Loya* Mr. & Mrs. Paul Hart ’71 Mr. Joseph Draper ’82 Dr. & Mrs. Robert Gamper Mr. & Mrs. Carmine Mango Dr. & Mrs. Jose Henriquez Mr. George Landegger Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Giorgio (P) Melrose School Board Mr. & Mrs. William Hibbard * Mr. & Mrs. Michael Gribbin Thomas & Maureen Mertens* John & Diana Hooker (P) Partners of the Mission Mr. & Mrs. Brian Guidera (P) Mr. & Mrs. Michael Monahan Mrs. Hosseinbukus ’89 ($15,000 - $24,999) Mr. & Mrs. Rob Hilliard (P) Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Olyha (P) Iovino Brothers Mr. & Mrs. Gregory Budnik (P) Knights of Columbus Assembly #99 Mr. & Mrs. Chris Palmer ’68 Kane Funeral Homes Mrs. Isabelle Farrington Mr. & Mrs. G. Ted LaBonne Mr. & Mrs. Kevin Palmer Mr. David Kania ’84 Mr. & Mrs. Robert Leggett Mr. Ralph McIntosh ’68 Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Pellegrino (P) Dr. & Mrs. Frederick Kayal Pepsico Inc. Mr. & Mrs. John McKee (P) Ms. Mary Quinlan ’72 Mr. & Mrs. Kevin Keenan (P) The Cerminara, Rebeiro & Rizzo Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Mertens * Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish Sean & Maureen Elston-Kerins ’77 (P) Families (P) Scott & Marianne Urkiel-Mitchell ’81 (P) Atty. Joseph Saffi ’67 Dr. Cathleen Kowalski ’68 Mittler, Mercaldo & Braun, PC Savings Bank of Danbury Mr. & Mrs. Michael Lasco (P) Our Lady’s Circle Daniel & Catherine Murphy ’66 * Mr. & Mrs. Matthew Stankey (P) Mr. & Mrs. Michael Loya ’79 (P) ($10,000 - $14,999) Mr. & Mrs. James Murphy ’66 Union Savings Bank Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Macchiaverna The Fahey & Hatcher Families (P) Robert & Susan Nolan ’70 (P) * Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish Mrs. Mary Maloney Shepherds, Inc. Mr. John Periera St. Gregory the Great Parish Mr. & Mrs. Patrick Mannion ’81 (P) Ms. Mary Pinaha St. Marguerite Bourgeoys Parish Ms. Laurie Martone President’s Circle ($5,000 - $9,999) Mr. & Mrs. Jose Pinto St. Patrick Parish, Redding Sr. Anne McCarthy Mr. & Mrs. Tony Bisbano Mr. Robert Quadrini Msgr. Robert Weiss Mr. & Mrs. Thomas J. McGoldrick (P) Faith in the Future Reader’s Digest Foundation Mr. & Mrs. John Witek (P) Mercer Company Robert & Barbara Mahoney ’72 & ’70 Regional Hospice of Western CT Mr. & Mrs. Kieran Xanthos (P) Mr. & Mrs. David Moissognier Ny-Conn Corporation Mr. & Mrs. Michael Reilly (P) Yusen Associates, Inc. Mr. & Mrs. Robert Mosley Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Piccolo Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Rizzo, Sr. Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Murphy (P) St. Rose of Lima Parish, Newtown Mr. & Mrs. Gerard Robilotti Blue Club ($250 - $499) Mr. & Mrs. Michael Natal (P) Mr. & Mrs. Sam Rosenblum (P) Mr. & Mrs. Michael Allen (P) Mr. & Mrs. David Nurnberger Principal’s Circle ($2,500 - $4,999) Mr. Joseph Ryan ’89 Mr. & Mrs. Robert Arconti Mr. & Mrs. Stephen O’Hara (P) Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Adams Mr. & Mrs. H. David Sabel, Jr. Mrs. Maureen Brew-Arsenault ’69 * Mr. Thomas Pepin, Shock Electric Mrs. Elsie Craig Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth Sakorafos (P) Mr. Laval Bellevance Mr. Richard Raymond Mr. & Mrs. Ted Hagan (P) Mr. Kamil Salame ’86 Mr. & Mrs. Michael Bierwirth ’93 * Mr. & Mrs. Larry Riefberg ’80 IBM Al & Jennifer Schretter (P) Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Bierwirth, Sr. Ms. Marita Ryan Mr. Michael Mazzucco (P) St. Peter Church, Danbury Mrs. Barbara Dominakus-Braatz ’89 Mr. Thomas Saadi ’88 Mr. & Mrs. Brian McGovern ’89 Veronica Szewczuk, son John Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Burke ’79 Drs. Kenneth & Joann Sangiacomo (P) Mr. & Mrs. Kieran McGrath (P) & Family Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Burns (P) Ms. Patricia Saviano ’69 Mr. & Mrs. Mark Medrano (P) Mr. & Mrs. Gregg Taverna (P) Mr. & Mrs. John Capilli (P) Mr. & Mrs. Dennis Sharp (P) Newtown Savings Bank Taylor-Zemo Foundation, Inc. Mr. & Mrs. David Cappiello ’86 Mr. & Mrs. Paul Silva (P) Gary & Mary Briscoe-Raymond ’77 (P)* Mr. & Mrs. Richard Tortora (P) Mr. & Mrs. Robert Carlsen Mrs. Julie Sorcek * Ridgefield Youth Service Bureau United Alarm Services, Inc. Catholic Charities of Fairfield County Mr. Paul Stascavage (P) St. Edward The Confessor Parish Mr. & Mrs. Robert Van Houten ’72 Mr. & Mrs. Michael Charecky Mr. & Mrs. Ken Stevens (P) St. Joseph Parish, Brookfield Mr. & Mrs. William Vitetta (P) Chem-Tron Painting & Powder Coating Atty. & Mrs. Simon Sumberg St. Mary Parish, Ridgefield Westchester Modular Homes Mr. & Mrs. Steven Comas (P) Tower Realty Company Stew Leonard’s Mr. & Mrs. John Witek (P) Cornell Memorial, Inc. ’90 (P) Mr. & Mrs. Ray Valade Sturges Bros, Inc. Mr. & Mrs. John Courtney (P) Mr. & Mrs. Michael Veilleux Immaculate Gift Clubs Mr. & Mrs. Rick Cowle (P) Wells Fargo Foundation Mustang Circle ($1,000 - $2,499) Silver Club ($500 - $999) Ms. Barbara Craig Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Wojnicki (P) American International Group, Inc. Mr. & Mrs. Christopher Bader (P) Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Cross (P) Mr. & Mrs. David Woods Bank of America Benjamin Moore & Co. Ms. Katherine Dahlem Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Zielinski (P) Mr. & Mrs. David Bennett ’70 Dr. Jennifer Boyce ’82 Mr. & Mrs. Charles Daily (P) Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Boa ’72 Mr. & Mrs. James Braun (P) Mr. & Mrs. Peter Davis Patrons Club ($100 - $249) Mr. & Mrs. George Braden (P) Mr. & Mrs. James Brown Mr. & Mrs. David Dear (P) 333 State Street Development Business Industry Foundation of Mrs. Lori Burns ’76 Mr. John Deep Ms. Regina Adducci Western CT, Inc. C.H.I.P. Mrs. Jennifer Caraluzzi-Dimyan ’89 Mr. & Mrs. Tom Andrews* Mr. Anthony Caraluzzi Christenson & Niwinski Mr. & Mrs. Bill Donohue Mr. & Mrs. Kevin Archer (P) Cartus Corporation Rick & Donna Cowle (P) Ms. Joan Driscoll Mr. & Mrs. James Arconti Mr. & Mrs. Jon Case (P) Diocese of Bridgeport Educ. Assoc. Msgr. Thomas Driscoll Ms. Darci Aselage Mrs. Kathleen Casey * Mr. Amandio Dosantos Mr. John Drohan ’86 B.N. Yanow Class of 1996 Mr. & Mrs. Kevin Dunleavy * Mr. & Mrs. Demosthenes Drougas (P) Bagelman Mr. & Mrs. Paul Convertito ’77 (P) Mr. & Mrs. Patrick Fink (P) Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth Erdman John & Linda Barbosa * Danbury Chamber of Commerce Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Gilbride Kevin & Erin Flanagan (P) Mr. & Mrs. Michael Basile (P) Mr. & Mrs. Stephen DeMarco ’88 Goldman, Sachs & Co. Matching Gifts Flynn & O’Hara Uniforms, Inc. Mr. & Mrs. John Bergmann (P) Mrs. Christy Green-Hickey ’89 Mrs. Mary Ann Foncello ’70 * Mr. Joseph Bierwirth, Jr. ’84 26 Mr. & Mrs. William Holbrook (P) Mr. & Mrs. David Fredette (P) Atty. Joseph Biraglia ’82 Mr. & Mrs. David Hoyt * Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Galasso

IHS Traditions.indd 26 10/13/11 1:23 PM Mr. & Mrs. Jean Boullianne Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Magrino (P) Mr. & Mrs. Raymond Tarsi (P) Ms. Dorothy Johnson Mr. Michael Brennan, 1978 Mr. & Mrs. Christopher Mango ’82 Mr. & Mrs. Edward Thomas Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Kadar Mr. & Mrs. James Brew ’72 Ms. Dorothy Marconi Mr. & Mrs. Mark Vaghi ’71 Mr. & Mrs. Anton Kaeslin (P) Burrell & Winans Mr. & Mrs. Frank McDermott (P) Ms. Connie Vanlerberghe Mr. & Mrs. Abraham Kendziorski (P) Mr. & Mrs. Alfred Cahill (P) Mrs. Cynthia McHugh ’80 Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Vannucci Mr. & Mrs. David Kulo ’80 (P) Mr. & Mrs. Frank Cappiello ’81 McKenney Mechanical Cont. Dr. & Mrs. Kenneth Villard Mr. & Mrs. Robert LaBonne Carlson Therapy Network Sen. Michael McLachlan Mr. & Mrs. Henry Vosswinkel Mr. & Mrs. Paul Lagas (P) Dr. & Mrs. Richard Casden Ms. Maura Melody Mr. & Mrs. Richard Waag (P) Mrs. Lynne Lemme* Mr. & Mrs. Douglas Clark (P) Mr. & Mrs. Francis Merola Mr. & Mrs. Edward Ward ’80 (P) Mr. & Mrs. Steven Leone (P) Mrs. Rosanna Clavin Mr. & Mrs. Robert Merrer Mr. & Mrs. J. Britton Warner* Ms. Joan Leveille Mr. Brian Cleary ’74, Cleary Benefits Gr Mrs. Ellen Vogt-Meyst ’89 Mr. & Mrs. Jonathan Wedvik Ms. Beth Anne Livolsi ’89 Mrs. Patricia Cochran ’74 Mr. & Mrs. Nelson Mingachos ’89 * Mr. & Mrs. Charles Williams Mr. & Mrs. Jim LiVolsi Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Conte ’01 Mr. & Mrs. Norbert Mitchell ’88 Ms. Margaret Williamson ’71 Ms. Joan Locke Michael & Lisa Corning (P) Mr. & Mrs. Paul Mohn Mrs. Barbara Yablon* Mr. & Mrs. Vince Lupo David & Lori Corsak ’78 Ms. Joanne Montesi Mr. & Mrs. John Zembron Ms. Joan Magner Mr. & Mrs. James Costa (P) Mr. Howard Moraghan Mrs. Maureen Mango-Austin ’88 Mr. & Mrs. John Craig Mr. Joseph Moran Friends Club (Up to $99) Ms. Barbara Mazzucco ’83 Mr. & Mrs. Neil Craig Mrs. Betsy Murphy * Mr. & Mrs. Arthur Amend ’94 Ms. Mary Mazzucco ’81 Cramer & Anderson LLP Mr. & Mrs. Robert Nelson ’02 Mrs. Jeanine Antonios* Mrs. Veronica Mazzucco Czar Vending, Inc. NewsTimes Ms. Nancy Baldaserini ’71 Ms. Betty Lou McKeon Mr. & Mrs. James Dalmedo (P) Nolan Enterprises Mr. & Mrs. Michael Bardelli Ms. Patricia McLean Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth Decker (P) Norbert E. Mitchell Co., Inc. Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Borrow ’03 Mr. & Mrs. Albert Mead Mr. & Mrs. Michael Dekker ’80 Notre Dame Parish Mr. & Mrs. Denis Bouffard Merck Partnership for Giving Ms. Camille Dilullo (P) Ms. Margaret O’Keefe Ms. Muriel Bove (P) Mr. & Mrs. Al Meyer Mr. & Mrs. William Dolan ’85 Mr. Michael O’Leary Mr. & Mrs. Mark Brubaker (P) Ms. Nancy Meyer ’76 Mr. Edward Durkin ’72 Mr. & Mrs. Steven Olivo (P) Dr. & Mrs. Robert Carr ’77 Mr. Matthew Migiano ’00 Mr. Joseph Egan Mr. & Mrs. Peter Opinante (P) Mr. Jeffrey Cavanaugh James Morris and Anne Ragusa (P) Mr. & Mrs. Steven Engelbrecht (P) Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Orrico (P) Mr. & Mrs. John Cerrone (P) Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Morrissey ’77 Mr. & Mrs. Gene Eriquez ’71 (P) Palmer Brothers Hardware Rev. James Cole* Mrs. Catherine Murdock ’69 Fairfield County Bank Mr. & Mrs. Steve Palmer ’74 Mr. & Mrs. Richard Composto (P) Ms. Doris Murphy Mr. James Fisher Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Paproski ’73 (P) Connecticut Meat Suppliers Ms. Eileen Murphy ’73 Ms. Andrea Fitzgerald ’84 Mr. Jeffrey Parker Ms. Joann Constantini Mr. & Mrs. Patrick Murphy Ms. Karen Freitag Pearson Curriculum Ms. Marie Convertito (P) Ms. Ann O’Hara Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Frizzell ’87 (P) Mr. Bob Pesci John & Debra Cotte (P) Mr. J.P. O’Keefe Ms. Allison Fulton Mr. & Mrs. Philip Petrosky Ms. Margaret Dahlem Mrs. Linda Ottavio ’69 Mr. & Mrs. Peter Gallagher ’75 Mr. & Mrs. Charles Piebes Mr. & Mrs. Anthony D’Ausilio* Mr. Francis Palmer Mrs. Tehri Gasparrini (P) Robert & Lisa Briscoe-Plumb ’78 * Mr. & Mrs. Brian Davidson (P) Mr. & Mrs. Richard Perry (P) Mr. Robert Gerwien, Sr. Ms. Lisa Powers ’78 Mr. & Mrs. Edward Delany Mr. & Mrs. Peter Pietras (P) Mrs. Patricia Gessner ’92 Mr. Joe Quinn Mr. & Mrs. Jim Digiacomo* Mrs. Teresa Anne Poulos ’94 Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Girardot (P) Reflex Lighting Group of CT Ms. Anne Dimauro ’76 Ms. Patricia Prokop Mr. & Mrs. Richard Gisonny Mr. J. Patrick Richardson ’67 Ms. Anne Doty Ms. Marie Proverb* Iris Sharnick ’74, Gray School of Dance Mr. & Mrs. David Ring, Jr. (P) Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Durkin ’76 Ms. Janet Ragusa Greco Tire Rizzutto’s Bethel, LLC Mr. & Mrs. John Edmond Ms. Nicole Randazzo ’89 Green Funeral Home Msgr. Martin Ryan Mr. James Egerton Mr. & Mrs. Arthur Ravo (P) Mr. & Mrs. John Hannigan (P) Sacred Heart Church Mrs. Patricia Ellsworth ’67 Regency Limousine, Inc. Mr. & Mrs. James Hawk ’82 (P) Mr. Matthew Saffi ’09 Mr. & Mrs. Horst Engelbrecht (P) Mr. & Mrs. Ronald Rigby Hawley Construction Mrs. Amanda Salafia Mr. & Mrs. Robert Esposito Mrs. Elizabeth Roberts Mrs. Claire Hines Mr. Thomas Sansone ’78 Mr. & Mrs. Jim Fagan Mrs. Conceicao Rodrigues (P) Mr. Paul Hiro ’68 Mrs. Paula Scholz ’67 Ms. Linda Fossi Ms. Laura Santoro Mrs. Sheilagh Hogan Mr. & Mrs. Jonathan Schultz (P) Ms. Mary Fredlund Ms. Justine Savage Hull Funeral Service Mr. & Mrs. Keith Sherrick (P) Ms. Anna Frulla John & Christina Scharfenberg (P) Christopher & Marie Hulme * Mr. & Mrs. James Silvestri Mr. & Mrs. John Gamby, Sr. (P) Ms. Norma Schlager Ms. Katherine Hurley Mr. Sam Simons Mr. & Mrs. Tim Gehan ’05 Mr. & Mrs. Roger Schmiedel Mr. Carmine Iapaluccio Mr. & Mrs. John Soter (P) Ms. Beverly Giglio Ms. Veronica Schretter Mr. & Mrs. Victor Illig (P) Mr. & Mrs. Paul Sotnik ’79 Mr. Carl Gilbert Mr. & Mrs. Paul Schuyler (P) Mr. & Mrs. Michael Ivester Mr. & Mrs. James Soyak Mrs. Gladys Gonzalez* Sharps & Flats Mr. & Mrs. Peter Jeffrey ’91 St. Mary Parish, Bethel Todd Payne ’79, Goodfellow Ashmore St. Joseph Parish, Danbury Mrs. Rebecca Johnston ’85 St. Pius X Parish Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Green Mr. & Mrs. Paul Stankiewicz (P) Mr. Richard Jowdy Rev. Mirek Stachurski* Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Greenwood ’78 Mrs. Claudia Stephan (P) Ms. Denise Kemmerer (P) Ms. Eleanor Staib ’73 Ms. Marcia Gross Ms. Joan Takacs Mrs. Joan Kiely ’78 Ms. Tania Stenberg Robert & Alice Grover* Mr. & Mrs. Dean Tarsi ’68 (P) K-Man Glass Corp. Mrs. Jaimie Stewart ’97 Mr. & Mrs. Nizar Haddad (P) Mr. & Mrs. James Tharrington Ms. Lisa Lanni Mrs. Nanci Stockmann* Mr. Gordan Hallas Mr. John Thomas Lavelle & Herron Bob & Carol Stone * Mr. & Mrs. John Hannigan (P) Ms. Kathleen Vannucci ’00 Mr. Wayne Leiss ’82 Mr. & Mrs. Michael Sturges ’67 Ms. Dorothy Hooker Ms. Maureen Vannucci ’01 Ms. Kathleen Livolsi ’82 Peter McEwan ’02, TJ & Son, Inc. Mr. & Mrs. Harry Hopper Ms. Lynne Viscio ’79 Mr. & Mrs. Paul Ludanyi (P) Mr. Stephen Tamis John Pettibone School 27

IHS Traditions.indd 27 10/13/11 1:23 PM Donor Spotlight Mr. Joseph Draper Class of 1982

BACKGROUND: I graduated from Fairfield University with a degree in Finance in 1987.

CAREER & FAMILY HIGHLIGHTS: While at Fairfield I had the chance to travel to France for a full year and became Editor-in-Chief of the campus newspaper “The Mirror” during my senior year. After graduation, I joined Salomon Brothers and stayed for 22 years as they merged into Salomon Smith Barney and then Citigroup. My responsibilities were always in trading and investing in Emerging Markets with most of my time spent in Asia. I have lived in Hong Kong or Tokyo since 1990. In 1999, I was promoted to Managing Director in charge of propriety investments for Private Equity, Real Estate and Distressed Debt in Asia for Citigroup. The unit invested in small and medium sized companies such as BMW car dealerships in China, oil exploration in Indonesia, and ski resorts in Japan. I met my wife Mieko in Tokyo. We have three wonderful children: Suzuran 3, Rikto 2 and May 1. They keep us very busy and make long airplane rides quite interesting. We live most of the year in Tokyo but spend our summer in Connecticut. We think the northeast has the best weather on the planet from June to September.

FAVORITE IHS STUDENT MEMORIES: As a student I loved going to Immaculate. You were welcome and encouraged to participate and be active. There was a sincere mutual respect of students and expectations that they would act responsibly which they did for the most part. I loved participating in sports. We had a very successful Mock Trial Club then which might be a forerunner to today’s debating teams. We were in the state tournament three years in a row and lost in the finals in 1980. We worked months and months and beat teams from prep schools and big high schools across the state. We were definitely the underdog but we had dedication and the support of some great teachers (Mr. Rinaldi and Mr. Genova) and the local attorney Dave Bennett. What a neat experience for high school students.

INSPIRATION: I left Immaculate feeling great about my friendships, what I’d learned and accomplished. It was time to go but sad to depart. The most important thing I always felt was that teachers and administrators cared; that they had a real interest in the students and their success and earnestness to teach and encourage and to forgive and forget when that was also called for.

SUPPORTING IHS: I want other young people to have as much fun and feel the satisfaction that comes with accomplishment and handling responsibility. I want them to have great friendships, to be in a positive and healthy environment that cares about them as people. It left me with confidence, a work ethic and humble appreciation of how much others had done for me.

CURRENTLY: Shaun Budnik is a partner in Deloitte LLP and president of the Deloitte Foundation, a nonprofit organization that supports educational programming that is shaping the talent of Deloitte’s future. Funded by Deloitte and its retired partners, the Foundation contributed nearly $50 million over Donor Spotlight the last decade to promote excellence in teaching, research, and curriculum innovation. In addition to Mrs. Shaun Budnik serving as the Foundation’s president, Shaun leads Deloitte’s University Relations, an area that strate- IHS Parent ’12 & ’14 gically leverages Deloitte’s best services and resources with colleges and universities across the country. Shaun previously worked with Deloitte’s Partner Services and Talent Services teams driving succes- sion planning for Deloitte partners. She served as partner-in-charge of Deloitte’s Assurance practice in Stamford, Connecticut, where she advised clients in the manufacturing, life science, satellite services, and distribution industries on accounting and SEC matters. Since joining Deloitte in 1998, Shaun has become a catalyst for the advancement of women in the corporate sector and has spoken at many conferences on issues facing women in the workplace. In 2003, she became the national director for the Retention and Advancement of Women, and in 2000, served as leader of Deloitte’s Tri-State Women’s Initiative. Shaun received her B.B.A. in accounting from Loyola University (Chicago) and attended New Trier High School in Winnetka, Illinois. She is a CPA and became a partner at Deloitte in 2000. She resides in Danbury, Connecticut, with her husband, Greg Budnik (partner, Mc- Gladrey & Pullen), and their three daughters. Kaci and Taylor attend Immaculate High School.

SUPPORTING IHS: Shaun believes in giving back to the academic community through volunteer service and dollar donations. She is passionate about the use of technology and its necessary integration into the education of students. She donates to the Immaculate Fund with a focus on technology and also serves as the Treasurer of the Alumni Association and the Immaculate Par- ents Association (IPA). She serves on the Immaculate Advisory Board and chairs the Technology committee and also assists with the preparation of the financial statements of the Mustang All Sports Club (MASC). 28

IHS Traditions.indd 28 10/13/11 1:23 PM Ways of Giving Annual Fund - Gifts to The Annual Fund are an important part of the school’s development program. The fund helps to balance the budget, defray the cost of needed renovations and secure the growth of Immaculate High School. Gifts of all sizes are welcome and appreciated. Matching Gifts - Donors employed by companies with matching gift programs can double or triple their contributions by designating Immaculate High School as a recipient of matching funds. Tribute Gifts - Donors can further educational opportunities by honoring or memorializing a special person or event. A letter advising the designated person or family of the gift will be sent. Gifts in Kind - Immaculate High School gratefully accepts gifts of supplies, services and equipment which are appropriate for use by the school. Special tax deductions are available for firms or individuals contributing gifts in kind to educational institutions. Estate Planning - Donors wishing to remember Immaculate High School and its students in their estates can be guided through the process by investment professionals. Planned gifts are an important sourse of funding for Immaculate Angel Aid. Angel Aid - The Angel Aid program offers an opportunity for alumni & friends to directly impact a student and help ensure his or her success at I.H.S. by providing tuition assistance. Gifts may accrue significant tax benefits for the giver. For further information on ways of giving, please call Susan Nolan, I.H.S. Business Office at (203) 744-1510 ext. 135, or donate online at www.immaculatehs.org.

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IHS Traditions.indd 29 10/13/11 1:23 PM Scholarships

The gift of education is one of the greatest and most enduring gifts that can be given. We are extremely grateful to our benefactors for their overwhelming generosity. There are many parishes, trusts, and individuals who provide tuition assistance, some of whom are highlighted below.

A longtime supporter, Isabelle Farrington’s generous donation to Faith in the Future has been providing funding for merit-based academic scholarships.

George Landegger provides $6,500.00 annual scholarships for six St. Peter/Sacred Heart students who attend Im- maculate High School. TheDr. Ian Smith Scholarships are merit- and need-based partial scholarships awarded to incoming IHS freshmen and graduating seniors. Dana Smith, Ian’s twin brother, came to the 2011 Baccalaureate celebration to present the scholarship award.

David R. Couch Education Foundation Scholarship bears the name of its benefactor who taught at Immaculate High School for 35 years. Over the past three years, the David R. Couch Education Foundation has provided funding for over 45 half-tuition needs-based scholarships at Immaculate High School.

On behalf of the students who were given tuition assistance awards, we thank all of our donors for providing Angel Aid and scholarships. Your gifts made it possible for more students to attend immaculate High School. Thank you for giving the gift of education…a gift that lasts a lifetime.

The family of Ben Bisbano hosts an annual golf tournament. Proceeds from the tournament provide funding for the Ben Bisbano scholarships which are awarded to an incoming freshman and a graduating senior.

Many of our parishes provide IHS spiritual support as well as financial support through annual collections. Above, Monsignor Weiss celebrates Mass with IHS students from St. Rose parish. 30

IHS Traditions.indd 30 10/13/11 1:23 PM Thank you to our Donors for making a difference in the lives of Immaculate High School Students.

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Immaculate High School, a college preparatory school of the Diocese of Bridgeport, serves the greater Danbury area. It provides a challenging academic education in a wholesome and disciplined environment. Because Immaculate High School values character formation, moral development and spiritual direction, religious education is an integral part of 32 the curriculum. Immaculate High School welcomes students from all religious traditions.

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