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CSF Scholars Class of 2021 CSF Alumni Inner Circle Join the Catholic Schools Foundation’s Alumni Inner Circle! You Did It! The Catholic Schools Foundation’s (CSF) Alumni Inner Circle is a group that is solely for alumni of the Catholic Schools Foundation scholarship program. This group offers alumni Congratulations an exclusive opportunity to stay in contact with other CSF alumni as they grow in their lives and careers, as well as an opportunity to network with donors, board members, and At the Catholic Schools Foundation (CSF), it is our mission to expand access industry leaders. to high-quality education for all who desire it. It is our responsibility to open How do I join the Alumni Inner Circle? the door, but it yours to decide what you’ll do with your education. You have Becoming a member of the Alumni Inner Circle is simple. To join the Inner Circle, you embraced the journey and made the most of your opportunity along the way must meet the following criteria… and we could not be more honored to play a small part. • You must be an alumni of the Catholic Schools Foundation (that’s you!) • If you haven’t already, you must join both our alumni Facebook and LinkedIn pages. We are so proud of every CSF Scholar who has reached this incredible These pages are a great place to catch up on all things CSF from events, to giveaways, milestone, and to do it with the weight of global uncertainty on your shoulders news and more. is no small feat. • You must “Pay it Forward” by making a gift to the Catholic Schools Foundation to help another student. Trust us, we know this can seem daunting, but don’t worry- we’re flexible and any amount will make a difference! You get to decide if this is a one time All of us at the CSF wish you the best in your newest adventure and hope to donation or if you’d like to give on a yearly or monthly basis as a CSF Scholarship continue supporting you along the way. Your relationship with CSF does not end Angel. at graduation; we are dedicated to providing expansive alumni programming for *One fun way to give back is to donate in honor of your graduation year! For example, all who are interested. since you’re graduating in 2021, you can decide to give a donation of $2.21, $20.21 or $200.21 depending on what you are able to afford.*

Check out the next two pages for two of these programs aimed toward getting Why should I join the Alumni Inner Circle? you on the path towards career development and network building and please Once you are in the Alumni Inner Circle, you will enjoy these incredible benefits… do not hesitate in reaching out to us with any questions. • Discounted tickets to our annual events (ICSF Gala, Christmas for the Kids Cocktail Party, Schools Out Summer Celebration and more!) From all of us at CSF, best of luck and congratulations on this incredible • Opportunities for speaking engagement at events attended by high-level Boston accomplishment! professionals. This is an opportunity to represent CSF from an Alumni perspective and make yourself visible as a job candidate to Boston executives. • A chance to attend Celtics and/or Bruins games throughout the year as they arise Contact us: If you want in on the Inner Circle, please contact Zach Creeden at zcreeden@csfboston. Catholic Schools Foundation/Inner-City Scholarship Fund org for more information! 67 Batterymarch Street, 6th floor, Boston, MA 02110 www.csfboston.org

Follow us: Scan these QR codes to join our Twitter/Instagram: @icsfboston Alumni Social Media pages! Facebook: @Inner-City Scholarship Fund Boston CSF Career Advisory Network

The Career Advisory Network (CAN) is a program that connects CSF Scholar alumni with industry leaders, influencers and other business professionals in the Boston area. CAN Mentors will serve as advisors and assist with career development.

Assistance includes: • Career information, insight and advice • Resume review • Networking opportunities and personal referrals • Job-seeking strategies This program is a great opportunity to educate and support CSF scholar alumni about to embark on their careers.

Alumni Mentors Mentors agree to… • Provide one-time career conversations to long-term mentoring relationships. • Volunteer to serve as a point of contact for other alumni and students for advice, networking, mentoring, and/or for experiential learning opportunities like informational interviews or job-shadowing • Serve as a “warm-call” instead of the dreaded cold-call!

Alumni seeking Mentoring If you are seeking a mentor and would like to get involved in CSF’s CAN program, visit csfboston.org/CAN to see our list of professionals who are willing to provide mentoring and career assistance to fellow alumni. Once you have decided to contact one of CSF’s CAN Mentors, please contact Zach Creeden ([email protected]) and he will provide an e-introduction. When contacting a mentor, be respectful and identify yourself as an alumnus/a. Also, be prepared in your knowledge of the advisor’s career field and business. Do your research! *Remember that this is not a job application, or to set up an interview, it is simply mentoring in a field that you are passionate about, and to gain an insight and advice on a career.

Scan this QR code to learn more. , Tyngsboro Archbishop William High School, Braintree

“Thank you, CSF and Archbishop Williams for Ashley Tovar, supporting me all four years of high school. I Class of 2021 am grateful to be a part of such a wonderful community that I am happy to call my second family. Although it's bittersweet leaving AWHS, I look forward to starting the next chapter of my life at Maritime Academy.” A few words from CSF supporters Alaina Liddell

Congratulations on your outstanding achievement. I wish you all the best as you move forward. Follow your passion “Thank you to CSF and and know that whatever path you choose you will succeed Archbishop Williams for everything you have done to “I am so grateful for all of with the strength and support of your family, friends and the opportunities granted to faith. You have a very bright future ahead of you. help me succeed in school! I am so thankful for the education me by the Catholic Schools Peter Lynch I received here and looking Foundation and Archbishop forward to continuing my success Williams over the years. through college.” I’m excited to utilize You have accomplished much and your journey is just everything I have learned Aidan McDonnell beginning. We look forward to hearing of all you will next year in college while do and who you will become. Stay true to yourself, be studying marketing. kind and work hard.” Emily Santamaria Mike Reardon Arlington Catholic High School, Arlington A few words from CSF supporters

Congratulations on all your achievements. I know it has been a long journey with obstacles that no one before you have had to go through or anyone had envisioned. Carry on with that same forti- tude in the future chapters of your lives.

Brian Gallagher Jonathan Figueiredo Mike Fogarty Sara Joujoute

Congratulations on such a wonderful achievement. Be proud of your accomplishment. I wish you all the luck in your future endeavors. I recommend reading anything written by Thomas Sowell. But in the end, learn to think for yourself.

My favorite motivational quote that I’ve recently heard is, “Compare yourself Kylie McCarthy Chloe Renik Mike Rich to who you were yesterday, not to who someone else is today.” I think we all have times where we wish we were just like someone else or had what others had. That’s really not important in life. Being happy with ourselves and knowing we’ve improved from who were is much more satisfying in the end. “Thank you CSF and AC for giving me the opportunity to be a part of your Michael Dow “I am grateful to CSF and wonderful foundation. I am beyond grateful for your generosity and kind- Arlington Catholic for allowing hearted gestures of having us come to me to expand my knowledge the annual church trip” as a student. I will be using Future plans: Business everything I have learned, in Your hard work and spirit inspire us at the college, as a Health Science Mike Fogarty Catholic Schools Foundation. We are so proud of major.” you and excited for your next adventure ahead. Future Plans: Health Sciences Congratulations Class of 2021!

Sara Joujoute Megan Adzima Bishop Fenwick High School, Peabody High School, Dorchester

Brianna Benoit Tucker Destino Isebella Haile Christopher Cene Pedro Jardim

“Thank you for your scholarships through the Catholic Schools Foundation!”

Christopher Cene ’21 Michael Haile Jordan Maurice Nicholas Sasso

Being a CSF Scholar has made me feel that the hard work and dedication I “I want to express my gratitude for Being a CSF scholar has put into my schoolwork has paid off. the doors that have been opened And it has fueled my desire to work allowed me to receive even harder and perfect myself. a higher education at up for me at BC High through your a private school and donations to the Catholic Schools Michael Haile exposed me to many Foundation. Thank you!” amazing opportunities like spending a summer Pedro Jardim ’21 at BC

Brianna Benoit Cardinal Spellman High School, Brockton Cathedral High School, Boston

Jalissa Barthelemy Justin Caillot Hans Charles Nikki Jean Charles Marchello Baine Erwin Jimen

Giovani DeOliveira Abigail Loftus Erin McLaughlin William Lopez Lesly Nascimento Evelyn Pimentel

Liam Orrock Grace Smith Calvin Vu Rashida Rene Yann Silva Amaya Williams James

“Thank you to the Catholic Schools Foundation and Cardinal Experience. I will cherish these four years for the rest of my life.” Giovani DeOliveira A few words from CSF supporters Central Catholic High School, Lawrence

Wherever you go, go with all your heart.

Theresa Burns

Congratulations CFS Scholars on your upcoming high school Jaelyn Baerga Owen Burke Megan Gosselin graduation! It is a great achievement and one to be very proud of. I want to share something one of my nephews told me he learned from receiving a Catholic education: “ In public school you may find a lot more friends; but In parochial school you learn your faith and with this- you will never be alone.” So remember as you continue to pursue your goals in life, there is nothing to fear for Jesus is always with you.

Anonymous Emily Le Samir Maroun Ian Norton

“Thank you to all the supporters of CSF and for all that you do for us as students CSF Scholars-Congratulations on being a member and for our families. I could not have the of the graduating class of 2021. Your hard work in opportunities that have come my way without the kindness of CSF donors. I’m the classroom and your dedication to your school Arianna Varney community has paid off. You have made your so thankful for the amazing education I family very proud. All the best in your future received at Central Catholic allowing me endeavors. to pursue my dreams for college.”

Paul Chisholm Megan Gosselin Cristo Rey Boston High School, Dorchester , Milton

Emily Araujo Ray Bosquet Dannya Burdier Eliana DeFreitas Brianna Dorcely Minorah Frejuste

Xaiver Depina Lufus Philip Red Molina Abigail Johnston Eva Li Jahnyla Blakely-Wright

“Saying thanks; It’s something we get to say. Something we’re inspired to say! To someone who has touched us I am grateful for the Catholic School with their kindness or thoughtfulness “I am sincerely grateful Foundation because it has given me the or generosity or all-of-the-above.” for your generosity. You opportunity to view our community in a Jonaisy Soto Eliana DeFreitas are making it possible for different light. me to achieve my career Jonaisy Soto goals.”

Minorah Frejuste School, Lowell A few words from CSF supporters

Congratulations on all your achievements and best wishes for all your future endeavors. With hard work, perseverance, and faith their is nothing you can not accomplish or overcome. Be joyful, humble and caring as you embark on new paths and in pursuit of new dreams. From Mick Jagger lyrics for The Rolling Stones just remember “You cant always get what you want, but you get Hailee Arseneault Eleni Clermont Skyla Dimambro what you need” with hard work and determination. If your summer schedule allows, I suggest you read “The Heart and the Fist: The Education of a Humanitarian, the Making of a Navy Seal” by Eric Greitens

Stephen Knightly

Grace Mason Elizaneth Momplaisir Nikolas Smith Congratulations CSF scholars on a job well done through your high school years. Going through your senior year in the middle of a pandemic was probably Having a Catholic education my whole not part of your plans; you have been resilient and life, I have been taught the importance navigating this adversity will ultimately prepare you of community service and how even the well for future success. All the best as you wrap up smallest things can make a big difference your senior year and take on the next challenge. in someone else’s life. Through receiving Sincerely, Ernesto Vasquez a catholic education I have learned that Michael Sutphin it may not always be easy to do the right thing, but by doing so I will lead a happier and more rewarding life that will bring me closer to God.

Eleni Clermont Mount Alvernia High School, Newton Notre Dame Cristo Rey High School, Lawrence

“Thank you to CSF and my teachers! Nefatidi Baptiste Aliiyah Cole Jhared Frometa Cassandra Midy I am so thankful for the education I received and cannot wait to see what the future holds!”

Cassandra Midy

Andy Kentel Cassandra Kussad Diego Peña

Holly and Bruce Johnstone are so proud of the diligence and excellence of the graduating Class of 2021 in such a difficult pandemic time. Thank you for contributing to the outstanding reputation of our Inner City Schools by working so hard to Learn. Corey Perez Robert Terrero Macy Villa

Please enjoy your future education opportunities, and best of I am very grateful to everyone from the Catholic Schools Foundation luck due to your extra efforts. who has supported my education at Notre Dame Cristo Rey High

Holly and Bruce Johnstone School. I am excited to bring all my knowledge to and through college! Saint John’s Preparatory School, Danvers Saint Joseph Preparatory School, Brighton

Piero Campos Kenny Guerra Steven Menendez Dana Bane Maguire Carey Emily Cobuccio

“I would like to thank the Catholic Schools Foundation for providing me the opportunity to continue my educational St. John’s Prep for the last four years. I would also like to thank the St. John’s Prep Sherell Jeudi Joseph Martell Andrea Moreno Julian Osorio community for creating a lot of memories, especially the baseball team where I was able to grow as a player and also a person.”

Julian Osorio

Sophie Rego Regina Rescigno Joshua Rodriguez “I want to thank the CSF program and St. John’s Prep for giving me the opportunity to be part of a community filled with compassionate “I am so grateful to CSF and Saint Joseph Prep for and welcoming individuals. I am grateful for all the faculty, staff, and allowing me to grow so much with such an amazing donors who have greatly impacted my life through helping me obtain education. I have never felt more prepared for what an education that will bring change in the future.” college entails and I am sure going to miss SJP.” Piero Campos Andrea Moreno Naomi Taylor A few words from CSF supporters Saint Mary High School, Lynn

Congratulations Graduates! What an exciting time in your life this is as you celebrate your well-deserved success. As you endeavor into the new chapter of your life, I hope you know that your CSF community is always behind you, cheering you on and supporting you through many more successes to come. Remember Connor Allen Eric Arsenault Vanessa Gedeon to keep your community close to you, to reach out if you need help, and to give back as you grow. Book Suggestion: The Power of Habit: Why We Do What We Do in Life and Business (Charles Duhigg) Go into the world today and love the people you meet. Let your presence light new light in the hearts of people.

~ Mother Teresa Austin Idusuyi Mellanie Lucero Alia Matthias

John E. Drew

“ Without St. Mary’s and CSF, I would not be Congratulations! Many opportunities and challenges as prepared and successful in my high school ahead; keep Christ close to you. endeavors. Endeavors that prepared me in every way as I take my new journey after high school into Christian Moran Books: A POPE AND A PRESIDENT by Paul Kengor college.” COUNTDOWN TO SOCIALISM. by Devin Nunes Alia Matthias

“SUCCESS IS NOT FINAL, FAILURE IS NOT FATAL, IT IS THE COURAGE TO CONTINUE THAT COUNTS”. Winston Churchill

Paul Birmingham The Cambridge Matignon School, Cambridge Ursuline Academy, Dedham

Julie Driscoll Edward Grech Isabella Halley Bermina Chery Reilly Coleman Isabella Saliba

“I have many plans after high school, a lot of which are based on the foundation that I’ve been able to make throughout my high school career, but also through being active in my communities, and I hope to bring that passion that I’ve been able to solidify within my communities to college.” Terry Jean Shania Rimpel Bermina Chery

“Thank you so much CSF for the support during these past 4 years and for giving me the opportunity “After high school, I plan to continue my education to grow as a person.” in college and graduate school. I intend to major in Nutrition and Public Health. I also aspire to take Shania Rimpel part in many internship, research, and study abroad opportunities. Thank you to the Catholic Schools Foundation and Ursuline Academy! I am so thankful for the education I received and am looking forward to my time in college. “

Reilly Coleman A few words from CSF supporters

Congratulations! Congratulations for persevering through the last year Wishing you great success in all that you set your and reaching your goal! You should feel proud of your mind to! May God bless and guide you now and accomplishments and showed great grit to be successfully always. moving on to your next adventure. Be humble always, open

Mrs. Wetzel to new ideas, curious and seeking truth in knowledge in your journey forward. Good Luck!

Good luck and have fun ! You will do Bill Bolt amazing things! Christine Komola Congratulations, your success is a moment of glory you should celebrate, remembering as Saint Irenaeus “You have within you the strength, the once said, “The glory of God is the human person truly patience, and the passion to reach for the stars alive!”

to change the world.” - Harriet Tubman Daniel Hodes Caterina Castellano

Congratulations and best wishes for your higher Education. Reading “Profiles in Courage” by JFKennedy will give you You are just beginning a great journey, that of adult life. inspiration, if you need more! Sincerely,

Not every moment will be fun, not every moment will be Barbara Flanagan painless, but you can learn from all of them, the good and the bad. The most fulfilling part of life are the times you help those around you, and give something back. Whether things are going well or going poorly in your own life, Congratulations on achieving this important milestone. those moments of showing kindness lift you up. Best wishes as you embark on your next journey. Matt S. Bob Popeo A few words from CSF supporters Students Not Pictured

Faith Moran - Austin Preparatory School, Reading Alvin Dennery - , I sincerely want to congratulate all of you for reaching this Jonathan Abreu - Malden Catholic High School, Malden milestone in your education. I can understand the sacrifices you Jefferson Fleury - Malden Catholic High School, Malden and your family have had to make to get to this point. Now is the Anthony Laurenza - Malden Catholic High School, Malden time to seize the opportunity you have earned. You have overcome Stephen Mineo - Malden Catholic High School, Malden obstacles those before you and hopefully those after you have not and will not have to endure. BUT, overcoming adversity makes you stronger, and you will realize how strong you have become as you move on and accomplish the things you want to accomplish. This is only the beginning. Ron Logue

Remember that you are never alone, that you are loved more than you can imagine. May God bless the next step of your journey. Take the Word of God as your GPS (Guaranteed Proven Success). Bridget and Philip Dujardin

Good luck to everybody! Your educational excellence has made you well equipped to deal with the complex world in which we live. We all would like the world to be simpler but it isn’t. Use this advantage to benefit the world around you, your families and yourselves.

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