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CRUSADER LOWELL CATHOLIC’S MAGAZINE VOLUME ONE

LC Praised in NEASC Report LC Students Travel The World

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ON THE COVER NEASC REPORT 1 Thomas Desmond LC ’17 receives AROUND THE WORLD 2 his Lowell Catholic High School CAMPUS LIFE 4 Pin from Matt Bodoni LC ’16 at IN THE GAME 6 this year’s annual Junior Ring and SERVING OTHERS 8 Pin Ceremony and Mass. LOWELL CATHOLIC ALUMNI 10 ST. JOSEPH ALUMNI 11 KEITH HALL ALUMNAE 12 KEITH ACADEMY ALUMNI 13 CLASS NOTES 14 CLASS AGENTS 15 IN MEMORIAM 16 LEGACY FUND 17 LOWELL CATHOLIC 530 Stevens Street | Lowell, MA 01851 978.452.1794 | www.lowellcatholic.org

ADMINISTRATION Maryellen DeMarco | Head of School, LC Parent ’13 Rob Asselin | Assistant Principal of Student Affairs Les Murray | Assistant Principal of Academic Affairs Kristina Hills | Director of Admissions Nicole Sharpe | Director of Advancement Lisa Porell | Director of Finance, KH ’84, LC Parent ’12, ’14 GREETINGS LOWELL CATHOLIC ALUMNI & FRIENDS, Donna Boucher | Director of Technology Erin Casey | Director of Campus Ministry It is with great pride that I announce our inaugural issue of THE CRUSADER, Jack Fletcher | Athletic Director Lowell Catholic’s new school community magazine. In an effort to unify our Stephen Knight | Director of Buildings & Grounds, LC Parent ’12 school and alumni communities and better inform you about the latest news and happenings on campus, LC will now be publishing the magazine three BOARD OF DIRECTORS times annually. The next edition of the magazine will include this fiscal year’s Seán Patrick O’Malley, OFM CAP, Archbishop of Boston donor list and announce all of the exciting plans for the school year ahead. Brother Daniel Skala, CFX James Walsh With the changing landscape of Catholic education in Lowell, we are hon- Maryellen DeMarco, LC Parent ’13 ored to carry on the traditions of each of our legacy schools in this uni- Nicholas Cerreta fied magazine. We welcome your submissions of imagery, memories and William Collins, Jr. achievements as well as your many accomplishments since leaving the Jane Connell halls of your high school home. Your growth and success is very important Suzanne Frechette SJ ’79 to us and we would love to hear from you. Robert Gilman SJ ’63 With a vibrant campus life, teaming with rigorous academics, a competitive Rev. John Hanley, OMI athletic program and over 20 co-curricular activities, LC is the school of Robert F. X. Hart KA ’56 choice for many families throughout the Merrimack Valley. We thank each Brother Thomas Klar, CFX and every one of you for being a part of our success and welcome you to Brother Richard Lunny, CFX attend our events and activities planned in the months ahead. Meghan Mahoney Michael Newhall God’s Peace, Jack O’Connor Francis Picanso KA ’53 William Quinn KA ’70 John Rafferty, LC Parent ’10, ’12, ’15 Michelle Silveira KH ’82 Maryellen DeMarco Head of School Joanne Yestramski, LC Parent ’11

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Lowell Catholic Praised in 2015 NEASC Report The New England Association of Schools and Colleges Grants Lowell Mission Catholic Re-accreditation in 2015 After an intensive self-study process involv- school as a whole and develop a strategic Statement ing the entire school community, the New plan to improve the school even further.” England Association of Schools and Colleges Lowell Catholic challenges its students to (NEASC) re-accredited Lowell Catholic with Additional commendations from the NEASC the highest possible marks across all aspects visiting committee noted “the dynamic and of academics and student life. In particular, forward looking leadership is clearly the NEASC commended Lowell Catholic “for its driving force behind much of the school’s suc- exemplary commitment to live the mission, cess,” and that “a sense of ‘school as family’ EXCELexcel in their academic efforts thus creating a school community that cul- was frequently noted and observed.” and hold learning in high esteem tivates a genuine atmosphere of care and respect.” The report states, “The tremendous The action plan recommended by NEASC will growth in enrollment and the forward-looking be implemented over the coming year as the proactive approach toward school improve- school embarks on a new Pre-K through 12th ment is a reflection of the commitment to the grade model. Among the noted improvements students, as Lowell Catholic helps them Ex- for the future is a plan to expand the current PREPARE for productive lives cel, Prepare, Live.” facilities for students, enhance the support as active members of their future communities available for students who speak English as Maryellen DeMarco, Head of School, is proud a second language, and also continue to offer prepare of the accomplishments of the Lowell Cath- resources for professional development. With olic school community and notes that, “The the new plans in place for the years ahead, NEASC re-accreditation affirms that Lowell this accreditation solidifies Lowell Catholic’s Catholic is a strong institution offering the future as a strengthened, sustainable institu- LIVE Jesus’ message to love God, best possible education to our students in a tion that delivers quality Catholic education to our neighbors and ourselves caring, values based environment. The pro- the Greater Lowell community. ■ live cess offered us an opportunity to evaluate the

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Top Left: Emma Gosselin ’16 paints the walls of a playground. Center: Laura Stucchi ’17 holds orphan DOMINICAN “Angel” Bottom Left: Samantha Coppinger ’17 & Andrew Donaldson ’16 clean up the grounds of the local seminary. REPUBLIC

SERVICE LEARNING IN THE DOMINICAN

Sixteen Lowell Catholic students with children at the orphanage, as ing laundry and food preparation. One spent their holiday break performing well as painting, refreshing and clean- project provided a tangible lesson service learning in the Dominican Re- ing area parks for local children, who on the level of need experienced public. The LC group, two teachers, greeted the LC team as if they were by some of the residents of the commu- four juniors and 12 seniors, flew to the celebrities. nity. Working together, they prepared Hogar Immanuel Orphanage and Mus- food packages of simple essentials, tard Seed Communities in Cangrejo Some students worked in the hot such as rice and beans for individuals and arrived ready to work. sun, gardening and maintaining the who typically scavenge the local dump grounds at a local seminary, where for food. On their first day, LC students met they encountered fire ants and black the orphans during an early morning widow spiders but persisted in their Chrissy Gill, a Spanish teacher chap- “circle time” in an open-air pavilion work. eroning the trip, reported, “I think it setting. Encircled by wheelchairs and was eye-opening for many of our kids greeted by an affectionate 4-year-old to see people so desperate for food with Down syndrome, the students living in such extreme poverty. There were overwhelmed by the level of It’s not the fact were very few dry eyes afterwards.” disabilities with which the orphans live. that the people Lowell Catholic Senior John McPart- Singing and clapping introductions in the community land said his greatest take-away quickly shifted the mood and wiped from the trip is that “it’s not the fact away any fear, breaking down the had so little, but that the people in the community had communication, language and cultural so little, but how little they needed barriers between the staff, student vol- how little they in their lives to be happy. Even the unteers and orphans. needed in their orphans without the ability to walk, talk or communicate had something Over the course of the seven day trip, lives to be happy to give me -- their gift of laughter.” He the students of Lowell Catholic contrib- concluded, “Every single one of them uted more than 600 hours of service to found something to smile and laugh the Mustard Seed Communities. Ser- Others helped the operations of the about every day.” ■ vice projects included spending time orphanage with daily chores, includ-

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Crusader_SPRING16.indd 4 5/19/2016 12:25:43 PM HAPPENINGSAROUND THE WORLD France

DOMINICAN Chris Bakas ’17 poses as a gladiator as he REPUBLIC Italy learns more about ancient Roman culture.

TEXTBOOKS COME TO LIFE IN EUROPE This past February vacation week, as and sense of history that permeates the Versailles, the Army Museum at Invalides many students put aside their textbooks Italian Landscape. and the tomb of Napoleon. A riverboat for leisurely activities, a number of Low- sunset cruise along the Seine was a ell Catholic students crossed oceans When the group stopped in Pompeii, highlight for many. Away from the city and took road trips to see their academic senior and Latin IV student Kristin in the Loire Valley, students got to see world come to life. One Latin language Gaudreau commented, “We studied the vacation castles of the kings in Am- tour group traveled to Italy, first taking maps of Pompeii, but nothing prepared boise, Chenenceau and Chambord. All a religious pilgrimage through the Holy me for how giant the ruins actually were! were impressed by the residences and Door of the Vatican for the Pope’s Holy It was like seeing our textbooks come to their stunning grounds and gardens. Year of Mercy. Upon seeing the Sistine life.” Dr. Judy Haley, Chair of the World Chapel, students were in awe as they Language Department, set out to do just In a somber moment, the group visited turned their eyes skyward to view that. She wanted each of the students the beaches of Normandy. They toured Michelangelo’s masterpiece. on tour to reach out into the world and the D-Day Museum and US Cemetery see the physical realities of concepts honoring the soldiers who were lost The Italian tour also brought the group learned in the classroom. In addition to in WWII. of LC students to Rome to see the Col- touring the ruins, students also had the osseum and the Forum, and climb the opportunity to actively engage in the Both tours offered students from Lowell many stairs to the top of the dome on gladiator lifestyle: wielding swords and Catholic a chance to utilize their world St. Peter’s Basilica to take in the views carrying shields, dressing in armor and language learning in a practical applica- of Rome and Vatican City. They went on participating in the type of training exer- tion setting. Students were able to see to see the Roman Baths, the Panthe- cises a gladiator would have completed. cities and cultures come to life and gain on and Trevi Fountain. Frequent trips a deeper understanding of our global for gelato, cappuccino and Neapoli- A second travel group of LC students community. An opportunity for religious tan pizza kept the students well fueled put their French lessons to the test reflection and appreciation of art and along the way. From the grand halls of with a tour of Paris and beyond which sculpture on a grand scale in places the Vatican, the group moved on to the included the Louvre Museum, the Eiffel like the Sistine Chapel and Eiffel Tower quaint town of Assisi viewing the simple Tower, the Cathedral of Notre Dame builds better comprehension of the les- background and humble beginnings of and sampled local fare in the pastry sons learned in school and helps stu- Lowell Catholic’s patron Saint, St. Fran- shops of Paris. Students were guided dents develop the confidence to leave a cis of Assisi. At each stop along the way, through France on bus tours stopping lasting impression on the world as they the group commented on the beauty to view major points of interest including go forth in their own community. ■

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^ Grandparents Day ^ Walk-A-Thon ^ Honors Breakfast ^ LC Players On October 14th, freshmen Lowell Catholic celebrated On November 17th, all stu- The LC Players, directed were joined by their grandpar- its 16th annual Walk-A-Thon dents who achieved honor by Drama Teacher George ents for a special Mass and fundraiser on Friday, October roll status on first semester Kalivas, produced Arsenic & OCTOBER NOVEMBER NOVEMBER breakfast celebration. Com- 16th. The LC community raised report cards were treated to Old Lace and took to the stage NOVEMBER plimentary portraits were cap- over $52,000, the most in the muffins and cocoa. in three performances last fall. tured by O’Connor Studios. school’s history.

Jim Krupa FOUNDER’S WEEK MASS AT LC 2015 Award Recipient Bishop Hennessey Visits Lowell Catholic As a Xaverian Brothers Sponsored Faculty, staff and students gathered in Freshmen Aurelia Sime of Lowell and School celebrating Founder’s Week, the Keith Gymnasium on a Thursday Hannah Morine of Tyngsboro. In his Lowell Catholic awarded the morning for the celebration of Mass Homily, Fr. Clancy of St. Rita’s Parish Theodore J. Ryken Award to History honoring St. Francis Xavier, Patron in Lowell offered the students sage Teacher, Jim Krupa. The award Saint of the Xavarian Brothers Spon- advice about falling in love with their is given at each XBSS school in sored Schools. His Most Reverend Ex- path in life. He touched upon the idea recognition of the sincere devotion cellency, Bishop Robert F. Hennessey, of how, what and who we love shapes of an adult member of the school Auxiliary Bishop of Boston, was in at- the choices we make and determines network. Head of School, Maryellen tendance along with Fr. Marc Bishop, where our path in life may lead us. DeMarco, presented the award Fr. Richard Clancy, Fr. Dan Nassaney, highlighting wonderfully crafted Fr. John Hanley and Lowell Catholic’s Bishop Hennessey closed the Mass details about Mr. Krupa’s 20 own Deacon Fran Burke as well as sev- by offering the students a message of year legacy of teaching at Lowell eral student altar servers. encouragement and humor; reassuring Catholic. Mr. Krupa is Lowell Catho- them not to be stressed over the little lic’s 7th Ryken Award recipient. The Mass was hosted by the class details of high school, but to embrace of 2019 with liturgical readings by the experience and enjoy it. ■

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Crusader_SPRING16.indd 6 5/19/2016 12:25:54 PM CAMPUS LIFE 4 Crusader_SPRING16.indd 7 STUDENT SPOTLIGHTS benefit LCstudents. over $10,000thatwilldirectly live andsilentauctionsraised on over50uniqueitems,the Pleasant GolfClub.Bidding and fundraisingatMount gathered foranightoffun On November20th,Parents ^ ParentsNightOut and themusicensemble, JoyfulNoise.■ and softball joinedthe Ambassador Club freshman, Mary playedvolleyball,basketball every semestersinceherfreshman year. As a sophomore andearnedPrincipal’s Liststatus Mary hasmaintaineda4.2 GPA as a Elementary Divisionnextyear. her three younger siblings will attend LC’s er, Liam,graduated fromLCin2015and Mary isoneof5children.Herolderbroth School everyweek. A Tewksbury native, to helpoutatSt.MargaretElementary and St.Margaretcommunitiescontinues Scholarship atLC.SheisveryproudofherLC athlete, MaryreceivedtheBishopMcNamara An outstandingstudentandathreeseason Lowell Catholic Mary Tibbetts is only inhersecondyearat Class of2018 MARY TIBBETTS , butfeelsrightathome.

NOVEMBER everyone intheholidayspirit. vs. staff volleyballgameput nativity aswellastudent beautifully illuminatedtreeand music ensemble.Hotcocoa,a ols ledbytheJoyfulNoise auditorium forChristmasCar and familiesgatheredinthe On December3rd,students ^ Tree Lighting -

institution. with meritscholarships offered from each Merrimack College andSaint Anselm College, University, University ofNewHampshire, School, Geoff hasbeenacceptedtoSuffolk A graduateofSt,MargaretElementary prepared tomakehismarkonthe world. individual withastrongCatholic identity, confidentmature, a into him shaped has sion olic. Geoff spokeabout how theschool’s mis- thoughts abouthisexperienceatLowellCath McNamara Awards Galato share some Bishop 250 distinguished guestsat this year’s Senior Geoff Scalesaddressedthecrowdof Class of2016 GEOFF SCALES ■ -

DECEMBER 5 cious Christmasdinner. all oftheessentialsforadeli of assistancewhichincluded meal bagsforfamiliesinneed in Andover, MA preparing500 the GreekOrthodoxCathedral tirelessly for over five hours at and JV Hockey Teams worked On December12th,theVarsity ^ HockeyHelpers -

* ExcerptfromLowell Sun Article and supportive, that’s Estelle Penta. the Crusadersthiswinter. Talented, humble points andoversevenrebounds pergamefor on thebasketballteam,Penta averaged12 time CatholicCentralLeague All-Star forward out 12assistsforher16-4team. As athree- last fallafterscoring19goalsanddishing Penta wasnamedGirlsSoccerSun All-Star Sun lastseason. Girls SoccerCoachJillianLynam told The her, leadingbyexample,”LowellCatholic “She hastherareabilitytorallypeoplearound volunteering inhercommunityandbeyond. a personwithanadmirablededicationto student, anemployeeatMarketBasket,and tain atLowellCatholic.She’s alsoanhonor more thanjustathree-sportstandoutandcap Estelle Penta, a Tewksbury resident, is much Class of2016 ESTELLE PENTA -

DECEMBER and EMT CaseyRainville’07. RN, ’99, Dr. Mark Umphrey, ’01 cluded Nicole(Cote)Nguyen, ences. The MedicalPanelin post-graduate careerexperi LC alumniwhosharedtheir the opportunitytoengagewith career panelsthatallowthem attended the first in a series of On January 25th, students Panel ^ Alumni

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- JANUARY CAMPUS LIFE LOWELL CATHOLIC IN THE GAME

KEEGAN CHEER INVITATIONAL On Saturday, January 30th, Lowell Catholic hosted the 4th Annual Keegan Invitational. Teams from over 13 communities were represented. The event honors Frances Keegan, athletic director, coach, teacher & Keith Hall ’54 alum.

FALL MVPs FALL ATHLETICS CHEERLEADING: • Four out of five potential teams qualified for the Meredith Centauro State Tournament: - Golf - Boys Soccer GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY: - Girls Soccer - Girls Volleyball Emily Williams

GIRLS SOCCER:

• The Golf Team won the Catholic Central League for the Shelagh O’Neil 3rd consecutive year and finished 4th in the North Estelle Penta Sectional Championship, the team’s best finish ever.

VOLLEYBALL: • The Girls Soccer Team was undefeated in Catholic Maggie Barros Central League play (10-0-0) for the 5th consecutive Erin Gallagher year.

FOOTBALL: • The Boys Soccer Team had a very successful run Jerome Seglah in the State Tournament advancing to the Sectional Semi-Final round for the second time in the team’s his- BOYS CROSS COUNTRY: tory. Christopher Dubuc

BOYS SOCCER: • After a 1-4 start, LC’s Varsity Football Team won 4 of Nathan Perez their last 5 games coming back from a 20 point deficit in the last 2 games. GOLF: James Bartlett 6 7

Crusader_SPRING16.indd 8 5/19/2016 12:26:05 PM IN THE GAME WINTER ATHLETICS • All four eligible teams qualified for the State Tournament: - Boys Basketball - Girls Basketball - Cheerleading - Hockey WINTER MVPs • The Hockey Team finished first in the Catholic Central League for the 5th consecutive season. They also qualified for the

State Tournament while playing against 7 division 1 teams for CHEERLEADING: Maddie Perry the 6th consecutive season.

• The Girls Basketball Team qualified for the State Tournament GIRLS WINTER TRACK: Patricia Adesanya for the 12th consecutive season. They also won the Skaff Invitational Basketball Tournament hosted at Lowell Catholic. GIRLS BASKETBALL: Estelle Penta • 9 Winter Track athletes qualified for the State Tournament while 3 qualified in multiple events. ICE HOCKEY: Dylan Poirier • 20 LC athletes were chosen as Catholic Central League All FALL MVPs Stars. BOYS WINTER TRACK: Corey Falardeau CHEERLEADING:

Meredith Centauro BOYS BASKETBALL: Thomas Desmond Isaiah Holmes GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY: Emily Williams

GIRLS SOCCER: Shelagh O’Neil SKAFF INVITATIONAL Estelle Penta On February 14th and 16th, Lowell Catholic hosted the annual Skaff Invi- VOLLEYBALL: tational Basketball Tournament. The LC girls team came out victorious Maggie Barros taking the 2016 win. The Skaff Invita- Erin Gallagher tional honors the memory of Stephen Skaff, a beloved teacher and boys basketball coach at Lowell Catholic. FOOTBALL: Jerome Seglah

BOYS CROSS COUNTRY: Christopher Dubuc

BOYS SOCCER: Nathan Perez

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Above: Abigail Vogler, LC Librarian, folds blankets at The Wish Project in Lowell. LEADING BY EXAMPLE Staff retreats to a day of service Pictured above left to right: Emily Bernard of Methuen volunteered at Lazarus House Min- On November 6th, LC teachers and istries in Lawrence, John “Jack” MacMullin of Tewksbury and Dylan Poirier of Pelham, NH sort and organize donations at the Merrimack Valley Food Bank, and Carissa Bettencourt staff participated in the school’s of Dracut feeds the horses of Nevins Farm at the Methuen MSPCA. annual staff retreat and community service learning day. Community service is central to the mission of Lowell Cath- SENIOR SERVICE WEEK AT LC olic. Following their call to serve as both The class of 2016 joins the workforce for a week mentors and models for the student body, LC faculty and staff spent the morning volunteering at five local orga- Over the winter, the entire Lowell Catholic their service projects and journals. nizations: Lazarus House, Merrimack senior class committed their time and Valley Food Pantry, The Wish Project, energy to service learning in the com- Ms. Erin Casey, Director of Campus St. Margaret School and the Chelms- munity across nearly 50 different service Ministry at Lowell Catholic, noted that, ford Senior Center. sites for a full work week. Each student “students were amazed at the wonderful completed over 35 hours towards their connections and interactions they had at Following their community service, the LC graduation requirement of 100 hours each service site. I think they were sur- teachers and staff gathered together to of community service. As a Xaverian prised at the sense of responsibility they ALUMNINEWS discuss their experiences. Erin Casey, Brothers Sponsored School, the students felt towards those who will benefit from Director of Campus Ministry, noted are encouraged to discover what makes their service.” that, “Teachers and staff were randomly them unique and gifted through their acts assigned to their volunteer locations of service to others. In the course of one day or a few hours, and many experienced the same the students may not have been able to trepidation our students feel before em- Senior Service Week at LC is a time for see how putting files away at a school or barking on a new volunteering project. students to actively participate in the com- folding sheets at a homeless shelter may As a whole, they returned from their ser- munity and many report finding their call- have any impact; however, the lasting vice site with a sense of gratitude for the ing or future path of employment through sense of accomplishment and satisfac- tremendous organizations in our com- their works of service. Students worked at tion of helping others over the course of munity filling so many varied needs.” a variety of organizations including home- a week allowed them to appreciate the With a deeper understanding of the less shelters, schools, animal rescue op- results of their work and foster a desire to challenges facing those in need within erations, nursing homes and distribution continue to give back to their community. the Lowell community, the LC teachers centers for those in need. At the mid-way Many students wholeheartedly embraced point in their service week, students gath- their service immersion experience and and staff concluded the day eager to ered to reflect upon their experiences, have made plans to return to assist these share their experiences with their stu- shared what they had learned and offered organizations, schools and businesses in dents and inspired to do more. ■ each other guidance as they complete the future. ■

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ALUMNINEWS

LC BASEBALL, 2013 Lowell Catholic captured the Division 4 baseball state championship, the first in school history.

LOWELL CATHOLIC 10 ST. JOSEPH 11 KEITH HALL 12 KEITH ACADEMY 13 CLASS NOTES 14 CLASS AGENTS 15 IN MEMORIAM 16

Crusader_SPRING16.indd 11 5/19/2016 12:26:14 PM LOWELL SAINT CATHOLIC MaryRose Mazzola Class of 2008 The Alumni Achievement Award, designed to hon- or a young graduate of Lowell Catholic who has made a positive impact on his or her community, was awarded to MaryRose Mazzola LC ’08 at the 15th Annual Bishop John R. McNamara Awards Gala.

While at Lowell Catholic, MaryRose was captain of the varsity girls cross country team, a member of the varsity girls tennis team, mock trial team, school choir, student council, and edited the liter- ary magazine and yearbook. MaryRose graduated summa cum laude from Merrimack College’s Honors Program in 2012 with dual degrees in Po- litical Science and French. She is a recent graduate of the Harvard Kennedy School, where she earned a Master’s Degree in Public Policy with a LOWELL CATHOLIC focus on tackling gender-based violence. Mary- Rose is an accomplished policy and political Then professional dedicated to improving the lives of & women. She currently serves as the Executive Di- Now rector of the Boston Women’s Workforce Council focused on closing the gender pay gap. MaryRose’s 1995 - In 1995, Lowell Catholic leadership and success are an inspiration to her fel- students hit the dance floor with low Lowell Catholic alumni and current students. ■ sharp new dance moves like the chart topping “Macarena” by Los Del Rio. Cell phones were large and not yet equipped with camer- 2015 Alums Return to Lowell Catholic as. Many students still used a pay Yearbook Signing Event phone to call home. A-line dresses with empire waist lines and the The Class of 2015 returned “Rachel” hair cut were in-style for home from their first semester the ladies while bold patterned of college and gathered in the vests, bowl cuts and pleated pants McNamara Hall Auditorium to were the fashion statement of reconnect with classmates. The choice for the men. yearbook, “The Legacy,” boasted many wonderful memories and 2015 - At this year’s Fall Ball, stu- images of their time at LC. ■ dents let loose on the dance floor, with iPhones in hand, to capture Left: Zack Lemire and Matthew Franchi every memorable moment to post review “The Legacy.” in real time across twitter, snapchat, instagram and facebook. Gowns were dazzling, tuxes were sharp with fitted shirts and ladies wore Christmas Cocktails their hair swept back from their fac- es. The “whip,” “nae nae” and “dab” LC Alums gathered in holiday cheer at have been popular moves on the the 2nd Annual Alumni Christmas Cocktail dance floor at LC events. party for the 21+ crowd. Raffles and tasty treats added to the festivities as alums recalled stories and memories complete with yearbook photos from 1989 - 2010 and a fun photo booth to make new memories. ■ Above, Left to Right: Kyle Thomas ’11, Michelle Brake ’10, Eric Tobin ’10, Dylan Cole ’10, Courtney Vermette ’10, Matt Courtois ’11, Chelsea Rafferty ’11. LOWELL CATHOLIC ALUMNI LOWELL CATHOLIC 10 11

Crusader_SPRING16.indd 12 5/19/2016 12:26:19 PM 10 Crusader_SPRING16.indd 13 coins, workingonacarpentryprojectorsolvingchallengingmath problem. collecting him find can you teaching, not is Healy Mr. When ’17. TeddyMbuthi says help. “Heencouragesmetotrymybestandtakeeverything onestepatatime”, and weaknesses.Knownforhispatientcalmdemeanor, studentsappreciate his Catholic, he knew his students by name and could identify their individual strengths teaching atry. DuetothesmallclasssizesheexperiencedatSt.JosephandLowell interacting withyouththroughtherecreationdepartment,Mr. Healydecided togive John Pawlak,Healyenteredtheteachingprofession.Havinghadpositiveexperiences Inspired bybothhisformerbasketballcoach,Mr. JimCalhoun,andcolleague, Mr. nized andappointedcaptaininhisseniorcollegiateyear. level aswell. As aresultofhishardworkanddedicationtotheteam,hewasrecog that celebratedtheirvictorywithacommunityrally. Heplayedbasketballatthecollege revolve aroundbasketball.Oneofhistriumphsincludedbeingonanundefeatedteam Growing up,Mr. Healywasaspiritedbasketballplayerandhishighschoolmemories better understandingoftheintricateworkingsmathematicsinourlives. students andencouragesthemeachdaytoexploretheworldaroundcreatinga Throughout hisyearsofteaching,hehassharedlovemathematicswith Lowell isaninspiration totheirfellowcommunity members. leadership toorganizations helpingthoseinneed throughout tucket Pharmacysince1962. Their philanthropic support and served asanursewhileBobhas ownedandoperatedPaw Jan dedicatedtheirprofessional livestohelpingothers.Jan Both presidentsoftheirsenior highschoolclass,Boband hard workinstilledinthemthrough theirCatholicschooling. Bob andJanembodythevalues ofhumility, generosity, and 15th Annual Galafortheirdedication toCatholiceducation. School, receivedtheBishopJohnR.McNamara Award at the Bob andJan Audet, both1952graduatesofSt.JosephHigh Bob &Jan Audet teaching mathematicswithpassionandzeal. only thelegacyofSt.Josephbuthistradition to formLowellCatholic,Mr. Healycarriedonnot When St.JosephmergedwithLouis Academy a resourceforstudentsoutsidetheclassroom. He alsounderstandstheimportanceofbeing tations forhisstudentstoachievetheirgoals. High School.Hebelievesinsettinghighexpec LC mathteacherwhoalsotaughtatSt.Joseph course. Mr. Healyisawell-known and respected This calculationgivesusMr. KennethHealyof Boston Gardentoplaybasketballgiveyou? Marathon X26yearsofteaching+3visitstothe What does26.2milesofrunningtheBoston tradition fromSt.JosephtoLC Mr. KennethHealyteaching It All Adds Up It AllAdds SAINT JOSEPH 11

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es oflifeinhighschool50yearsago. flected on the similarities and differenc Chalsen bravedthecoldastheyre Joy Dumont,LauraStucchiandJohn Her classmatesZacharyBourbeau, image from St. Joseph High School. morning toreplicatethe1966yearbook es throughcampusonacoldJanuary above, LCSenior Alyssa Silva,cruis seat,pictured 2016 -Inthedriver’s not totextanddrive.” read somethingmorelike,“Remember for speeding.” Today’s captionmay to greetapolicemanwhenstopped this yearbookphotocaptioned,“How the topdownontheirconvertiblewith and Roger Hamelin enjoydrivingwith dy, Robert T. Harding,PaulHardy students, GerardHardy, GeorgeHar- 1966 -St.JosephClassof Best Athlete -Paul Morrissette Best Wit-James Conlon Best Dresser- Donald Denomme Best Speaker- RonaldGagnon Best Writer -RaymondBrassard Best Dancer-PaulLareau BOYS CLASSSUPERLATIVES St. Joseph’66 Now Then

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ST. JOSEPH ALUMNI KEITH KEITH HALL

Barbara (Lemire) Lemire Class of 1981

Barbara (Lemire) Lemire of the 1981 class of Keith Hall is soon to be entering her 33rd dance season as own- er of Barbara’s Academy of Dance in Dracut. She is proud to offer a non-competitive, recreational, and fun place for children to dance with an atmosphere build- ing self-confidence through dance. Miss Barbara has a great love of children and her extended family of danc- ers. She continues to take classes on a regular basis. ■

KEITH HALL Then Now& 1982 - In 1982, Roberta “Rob- bie” Gill, a graduate of St. Mar- garet School, walked across the stage and accepted her Keith Hall diploma. She, and her sister Kerryann Gill ’80 became the second generation of Keith alumni in their family. Their father, 1945 Keith Academy Alumnus, Peter Gill had blazed the trail before them. Robbie went on to study Psychology and American Sign Language.

2016 - Today, Robbie serves as Lowell Catholic’s Alumni and Spe- cial Events Coordinator. In this Above - Left to Right: Class of 1980 Karen (Hayes) Puleo, Paula (Regan) Hartmen, Marybeth Larocque, Kathy (Cunha) role, she has helped facilitate a Regan, Susan Reed, Cathy (Synan) Loiselle. | Bottom Left: Kathy (McQueen) Sullivan ’82 and Karen (Finnegan) Underwood number of wonderful reunions, spe- ’83. | Bottom Right: Ariana Vitorino ’17 & Molly Cote ’16 look over the 1980 Keith Hall Year Book with Cathy (Synan) Loiselle ’80. cial events and fundraisers for the school. She is married to Wallace “Bucky” Barnes and together they have two children. She has kept the Keith Hall Open House family legacy alive sending her two Classes of 1970 - 1984 children Bridget ’12 and Garrett ’14 KH & KA ’66 to Lowell Catholic. On November 4th, Keith Hall Alumnae from the 70’s and early 80’s returned home to share stories, and reunite and reconnect with classmates. Student 50TH HIGH SCHOOL REUNION KH ’67 ambassadors and staff greeted the ladies in their 1966 Keith Alum interested in former chapel which now serves as the school’s attending a 50th Reunion in October 50TH HIGH SCHOOL REUNION media center. LC students led tours through the 2016 are encouraged to contact Bob 1967 Keith Hall Alumnae are asked current campus sharing the many updates. ■ Boehm at [email protected]. to contact Rose Kellam at kella- [email protected] if interested in KEITH HALL ALUMNAE KEITH HALL attending a 50th Reunion next year. 12 13

Crusader_SPRING16.indd 14 5/19/2016 12:26:28 PM 12 KH &KA ’66 Crusader_SPRING16.indd 15 Class of1970 Fall Social this bookwasmorefunthanIcan According toDr. Mahoney, “The writingof readers ofallages. and thatthemessagesshouldappealto time inaperiodofgreatchangeoursociety a culturallyaccuratedepictionoflifeatthat England. Dr. Mahoneyexplainsthatitis set infamiliarplacesthroughoutNew a taleofpoignantcomingagemoments tion of14chronologicalshortstoriesweaves his lifebetween1950and1976. collec This memoir retellsandrecreatesmomentsfrom Young EricMalone published book,passages fromhisnewly the JuniorEnglishclasses,reading Catholic’s ownDr. EdMahoneyaddressed On Monday, December14th,Lowell Class of1963 Dr. EdMahoney Keith Academy Class of1970. Barletta LC’16,Bill QuinnKA ’70andLCBoardmember, andGerryCushingKA ’70. Above Right:Membersofthe Above Left-to Right:BarryDonahueKA ’70,Matt PannetonLC’16,MichaelZawadzki LC’17,Michael student ledtour. over beersandmemoriesattheEuropean.Severalalumnialso visitedLowellCatholicfora Keith the fall, overhalfof Last Chelmsford gathered inNorth 1970 Academy Class of . Dr. Mahoney’s fictional Mahoney’s Dr. . -

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KA ’67 of theLowellCatholiccampus. for thedevelopmentandexpansion Catholic’s teamasProjectManager garet School. above werejuniorhighstudentsatSt.Mar In 1966allfourKeith Academy gradspictured 2016 Hall ofFamein2010. was inductedintoLC’s Athletic Championship. The entireteam emy, andcompetedintheState Cushing rantrackforKeith Acad- Brian Linnehan.BothFoleyand Bob Britton,GerryCushingand third fromleft. Also inthephotoare pictured above,inblackandwhite, lands neighborhood ofLowelland is Gerry Foley’70grewupintheHigh 1966 - 50 Class Reunion in2017. are interested in attendinga50th [email protected] ifyou asked tocontactPatrickMcCartin at are Keith Academy Alums 1967 KEITH ACADEMY TH HIGHSCHOOL REUNION Now Then -

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LOWELL CATHOLIC Julia McNeil Class of 2007 Julia reached her athletic goal of be- Class of 2011 coming a 4 year College Varsity Ath- Tyler Dumont lete for Lyndon College’s Softball team. Tyler has joined WCAX-TV CBS 3, the Julia plans to graduate this spring. family owned television station in Burl- ington, VT, as a morning news anchor. Class of 2010 Julie Hestand Christian Bedoya Julie graduated from Mount St. Mary’s Christian recently announced plans University in Emmitsburg, MD and works to move to LA this spring to work for as a Technologist at Charles River Labo- Boeing Defense Systems. In December ratories in Wilmington. of 2015, Christian completed his Master’s Kerri (Deschenes) Denommee Degree in Computer Engineering at North- Kerri married John Denommee in 2014. A western University. 2nd grade teacher in Lowell, Kerri has a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary & Spe- cial Education from Rivier University and received her Master’s degree in Educa- tion with a specialization in Reading from Southern New Hampshire University.

Class of 2003 Liam Conole Liam recently married Lindsey Johnson and the two reside in Bedford, NH.

Colin Loiselle Becca McCarthy Colin currently serves as Suffolk Univer- Becca is proud to announce the birth of sity’s Student Government Association her daughter Raelynn born last April. Bec- President. ca was also recently promoted to Senior Shelagh (Ramsden) Marshall Immigration Paralegal. She plans to grad- Shelagh received her BS from Syracuse Class of 2002 uate from Northeastern University this University and has a strong background Jennifer (Wroblewski) Lopez spring. in motivational interviewing and Medical Jennifer was recently appointed by Bishop Nutrition Therapy. She recently launched Mitchell T. Rozanski as the Director of an online nutrition business called Virtu- Marketing and Communications for Pope ally Nutritious, offering blog postings and Francis High School in Springfield. She articles on weight loss and nutrition. We will lead the marketing efforts of the high congratulate Shelagh and Terry Marshall school and its legacy schools, Holyoke on their recent nuptials. Catholic and Cathedral High School. She lives in Ludlow with her husband, John, and Share the news! their son, Jonathan. Class of 2009 Kaelagh Haley Class of 1994 Kaelagh proudly served as chairwoman for Kayla (Urbanek) Page the 33rd Annual Lowell Irish Cultural Week. Kayla currently serves as the Assistant If you would like to share your Director of the Wellness Center at South- accomplishments, with your fel- ern New Hampshire University. low alums, please send your news and photos to Roberta Barnes, Alumni & Special Events KEITH HALL Coordinator at Lowell Catholic at Class of 1977 [email protected]. Kathy (Tobin) Martin Kathy joined The Food Bank of Western MA as Director of Development and Marketing. In this role she oversees fundraising and marketing efforts. She was previously employed by Friends of the Homeless. CLASS NOTES 14 15

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LOWELL CATHOLIC KEITH HALL 1992 Mrs. Kim (LaCourse) Giusti 1956 Mrs. Ann (Blowey) Monahan 1994 Ms. Kayla (Urbanek) Page Mrs. Ann (Gath) Cunha Calling all Ms. Christine Isabelle 1958 Mrs. Michaelene (O’Neil) McCann 1998 Mr. Christopher Herrick 1964 Ms. Maureen Tessier Class Agents 1999 Mrs. Nicole (Cote) Nguyen 1968 Ms. Elizabeth (Nangle) 2002 Mr. Peter Maskaluk McKiernan A Class Agent is a representative of their 2003 Ms. Leah Burke 1979 Ms. Laurie (Stackpole) Maroon legacy school’s community in Lowell Catho- 2004 Mr. Sean Demers 1980 Mrs. Karyn (Hayes) Puleo lic’s efforts to promote alumni engagement. 2006 Ms. Kpana Jordan 1981 Mrs. Judith (McCarthy) Burke As the only Catholic high school in the city of 2007 Ms. Lauren Aducci, Mrs. Kathy (Moynihan) Plath Lowell, we proudly carry on the traditions and Mrs. Kerri (Deschenes) Denommee 1982 Ms. Kathleen Sweeney values pioneered by the original Catholic high 2008 Ms. Kelliann (DeSaulnier) Lawrenson Mrs. Michelle (Delisle) Silveira schools across the city of Lowell. 2009 Mr. Chris Powers 1983 Ms. Kathleen (Keegan) Cote 2010 Ms. Chelsea Rafferty Class Agents serve as an ambassador of both Ms. Julie Gormley STILL NEEDED: their graduating class and Lowell Catholic, en- 2011 Ms. Elizabeth McPhilips 1944, 1945, 1946, 1947, 1948, 1949, gaging with classmates and coordinating and 2012 Ms. Bridget Barnes 1950, 1951, 1952, 1953, 1954, 1955, attending alumni events. Class Agents also 2013 Ms. Cathryn DeMarco 1957, 1959, 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963, play a vital role in keeping classmates con- Ms. Sarah Callahan 1965, 1966, 1967, 1969, 1970, 1971, nected by maintaining and promoting commu- 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977, nication and by securing updated biographic STILL NEEDED: 1978 information. 1991, 1993, 1995, 1996, 1997, 2000, 2001, 2005, 2014, 2015 KEITH CATHOLIC Becoming a Class Agent can involve as much 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987 or as little time as you can afford. We great- ST. JOSEPH ly appreciate your commitment to ensuring 1952 Mr. Robert Audet Lowell Catholic remains at the forefront of 1958 Ms. Lorraine Primeau KEITH ACADEMY Catholic secondary education by joining this 1962 Ms. Ann Romanowsky 1949 Mr. George Gagan, dedicated, and absolutely crucial, group of 1963 Mr. Robert R. Gilman, Mr. Leo Creegan alumni Class Agent volunteers. Mr. Norm Guilbeault Mrs. Mickey (Beauchesne) Guilbeault STILL NEEDED: If you are interested in becoming a class 1964 Mrs. Elizabeth (Marchand) Therrien 1944, 1945, 1946, 1947, 1948, 1950, agent, please contact Roberta Barnes, 1965 Mr. Phillip Metivier 1951, 1952, 1953, 1954, 1955, 1956, Alumni and Special Events Coordinator, Mr. Andy Dubuque 1957, 1958, 1959, 1960, 1961, 1962, at 978.452.1794 x141 or email at rbarnes@ 1968 Mrs. Michelle (Camire) Stott 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1967, 1968, lowellcatholic.org. We encourage multiple 1980 Mr. Mark Watson 1969, 1970 agents for each year.

STILL NEEDED: 1953, 1954, 1955, 1956, 1957, 1959, 1960, 1961, 1966, 1967, 1969, 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990

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Crusader_SPRING16.indd 17 5/19/2016 12:26:32 PM In Memoriam LIKE US ON FACEBOOK LOWELL CATHOLIC KEITH HALL Norma T. Carroll ’51 LOWELL CATHOLIC facebook.com/lowellcatholic Constance S. (Farmer) LeMay ’50

LOWELL CATHOLIC ALUMNI Lynda M. Patrie ’64 facebook.com/lowellcatholicalumni Gloria (Dionne) (Bergeron) Quinn KEITH ACADEMY ALUMNI Jared J. Harris facebook.com/KeithAcademyAlumni (2001 - 2015) Lowell Catholic freshman, Eleanor Cecelia (Spillane) Roop, RN Jared J. Harris, 14, of Lowell, MA passed KEITH HALL ALUMNAE away due to natural causes on November facebook.com/keithhallalumni 8, 2015 at Lowell General Hospital. Born KEITH ACADEMY in Lowell, he was the son of Jennifer A. William D. Connell ’48 Harris and Ryan C. Brady of Lowell. As ON FACEBOOK, SEARCH: a student at St. Margaret School, Jared Anthony W. Cronin ’54 ST. JOSEPH’S ALUMNI, played basketball and at Lowell Catholic ST. PATRICKS ALUMNAE or he was a member of the Chess Club. Jared Charles J. Donahue ’51 ST. LOUIS ACADEMY ALUMNAE is dearly missed. As a community, we con- to find Lowell Catholic sponsored Alumni tinue to pray for the Harris family. Joseph T. Duggan pages for each of these Legacy Schools. ST. PATRICK HIGH SCHOOL Brendan T. Durkin Sr. ’44 Florence T. (Salem) Abraham Richard P. Howe ’51 Mary L. (Ryan) Dougherty James K. Flynn ’66 Mary C. Driscoll John G. Fraser ’48 FOLLOW US ON TWITTER Elizabeth L. Pelletier John J. Leahy Jr. ’47 LOWELL CATHOLIC Elizabeth M. (Soyden) Shadan @lowellcatholic Lawrence M. McCartin, MD ’47 Sister Therese Marie (Eileen) Sullivan LOWELL CATHOLIC ALUMNI John L. McMahon ’68 @LCAlumni1 ST. LOUIS ACADEMY Daniel E. Murphy Sr. ’35 Simonne (Vigeant) Chodakowski Br. Alberic O’Connor, O.C.S.O. Theresa P. (Belanger) Gannon f.k.a. Frederick Joseph ’48

Rita P. (Grandchamp) Gervais Sylvester O’Toole ’53

FIND US ON INSTAGRAM Louise Proulx Eugene Ouellette ’46

LOWELL CATHOLIC Lino J. Picanso ’55 @lowellcatholic ST. JOSEPH HIGH SCHOOL Richard J. Berard ’59 James M. Randall

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Herbert R. Joyce Joseph T. Stagnone ’55

Pearl T. (LaFontaine) (Boucher) Rivard B. Joseph Tully ’44

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Crusader_SPRING16.indd 18 5/19/2016 12:26:32 PM In Memoriam Legacy Fund Your gift makes an impact in the lives of our students every day! Gifts from you, our alumni, parents, and friends are the foundation for our contin- ued success. Your gift to the Legacy Fund directly impacts our ability to provide the highest level of academic instruction, spiritual guidance, and co-curricular pro- grams to our students. It also helps provide much needed financial aid and merit scholarships to ensure that access to a Lowell Catholic education is available to all eligible students. In addition, Legacy Fund gifts bridge the gap between what the school receives in tuition and what it actually costs to educate each student, keeping tuition increases to a minimum. Your gift to the Legacy Fund fuels the success of our school and touches every aspect of our students’ experiences.

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• You believe in the value of a Catholic education grounded in the principles of our Xaverian Sponsorship. • You support the mission of Lowell Catholic - to challenge our students to EXCEL in their academic efforts and hold learning in high esteem; PREPARE for productive lives as active members of their future communities; and LIVE Jesus’ message to love God, our neighbors, and ourselves. • You want to invest in the education and spiritual development of tomorrow’s leaders.

Your support is an added investment in Lowell Catholic and an affirmation of the good work we are doing every day in and out of the classroom. The Legacy Fund continues to be the primary vehicle for members of the Lowell Catholic community to join together in a meaningful effort to support the mission of our school. Dona- tions to the Legacy Fund may be made online, by phone, or by mail. We are grateful for your support!

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