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TRADITIONSAn Immaculate High School Annual Publication

Respect Responsibility Reverence

The 2012 Issue

Immaculate High School † 73 Southern Blvd † Danbury CT 06810-7994 † Ph (203) 744-1510www.immaculatehs.org

Boys’ Basketball Team Wins the State Class S Championship

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When I walked the hallways of Immaculate for the first time in October 2008, I was impressed by the friendli-ness and politeness of the students. As I visited classrooms and became acquainted with the teachers I was inspired by their dedication and excellence in teaching. Four years later, it’s even more rewarding because now I know the students by name; and, if they aren’t rushing to class they’ll take a minute to talk about the previous night’s game, share a recent school experience, or mention what they’re learning in the classroom. When it’s one of our 15 international students who have joined the Immaculate family I try to greet them in their native language of Chinese, Portuguese or German.

One of my first stops is usually Bob Plumb’s gym class where I can serve a few over the volleyball net. Then it’s on to Joe Muchanski or Nanci Stockmann’s room where I’ll be challenged with a Social Studies or current events question. Most times Nanci is quick to provide a helpful hint. Fortunately, when I go into Lynn Lemme’s math class she never asks me to solve any Pre-Calculus problems! If I make it to Marie Proverb’s Spanish class at the bell I will have the opportunity to join the class for opening prayer.

As I head upstairs, I’m always delighted by the sounds of the concert choir coming from Mary Raymond’s (Alum ’77) room and the chance to brush up on my French in Madame Grover’s class. In Kevin Dunleavy’s science classes and labs I typically learn a new fact about the environment or see Betsy Murphy’s Bio class using Smart Board technology. Some may say that’s how 9 out of 10 students scored a “5” on their AP Bio exams last year; but, truly what makes great students are great teachers. And, here at Immaculate there is no shortage of them!

At the far end of the third floor hallway, I can visit Fr. Cole’s religion class and then check out the latest photos on Maureen Arse-nault’s (Alum ’67) door. Next door to Maureen is Dana Pinckney (Alum ’01). Just like Maureen, Dana came back to provide the same excellent education she received as a student at Immaculate. Her classroom boasts the best view of Mustang Valley, the new baseball dugouts and the beautifully renovated softball field. This fall, as I walk into the classrooms, all students will be utilizing their own iPads. These will undoubtedly take Immaculate’s 21st Century Learning environment to a new level.

There are lots of changes taking place that have enhanced the facility and the overall program at Immaculate, thanks to the gener-ous support and partnership of faculty, staff, alumni, parents, friends and board members who have partnered with Immaculate to make a good school even better. The facility is being renovated, our students are using leading edge technology in the classrooms; but, the Mission to nurture the development of the whole student remains unchanged. We value our traditions and legacy, strive to keep the family atmosphere and are grounded in the values of respect, responsibility and reverence in our daily lives as Mustangs.

Whether you’re just discovering IHS or if you are an alumnus who hasn’t visited in a while, you have an open invitation to join me for a school tour. During your visit, you’ll experience for yourself the friendliness of our students, an incredible teaching staff and a nurturing learning environment in our classrooms. Maybe you’ll even have the solution to one of Mrs. Lemme’s Pre-Calculus prob-lems. In the meantime, take a few minutes to tour through the pages of Traditions and share in the excitement of Mustang Pride!

Kathleen D. Casey, IHS President

Cover contributed by IHS Parent Steven Engelbrecht: IHS Boys Varsity Basketball team upon winning the State Class “S” Championship in March 2012 at the Mohegan Sun Arena. Thank you to contributing photographers Alex Esposito, Maureen Arsenault, Carol Stone, Bob Stone of Cuetalent.com LLC, and Andrew Wojnicki.

The 2012 issue of Traditions has been designed by staff member Gladys Gonzalez.

president’s letter

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As I complete my term as Chair of the Immaculate High School Advisory Board I want to highlight some of the accomplishments that have been achieved over these past four years with an emphasis on this past academic year’s accomplishments. Most importantly Immaculate High School achieved full accreditation by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges for 10 years. New administrative leadership was recruited with the arrival of Kathleen Casey as President and Joe Carmen as Principal preceded by Dan Murphy. The Advisory Board has been strengthened with new members Jack S. C. Fong, M.D., Jonathan Seaman, Shaun Budnik, Brian Crotty and Tom Saadi. Bylaws have been revised and term limits are now in effect, giving the Advisory Board the opportunity to add new members with skills and expertise needed by the school.

I want to thank the Board Committee Chairs for their wisdom and outstanding support during my term as chair. They supported the administration, faculty and students of the school both intellectually and financially. Our fundraising has increased from 30K per year to over 200K. This success is the result of great efforts by administration, faculty, and our Board Development Committee headed by Vice-Chair Anthony Rizzo Jr. Tony has done an outstanding job recruiting new members to the committee who help him and others promote the school’s fundraising goals. It is with a great deal of pleasure that I report that our Board and the Diocese of Bridgeport has accepted the recommendation that Anthony Rizzo Jr. succeed me as the next chair of the school’s Advisory Board. Tony will bring a great deal of enthusiasm, loyalty and success to IHS.

Our board’s Facility Committee under Mike Mazzucco, with significant support from Mustang All-Sports Club President Bobby Nolan and a great group of volunteers has accomplished the impossible. They spearheaded the bleacher project and added new dugouts to our baseball field. The school’s finances have improved significantly over these four years with the goal of operating at an annual break-even budget. We have completed our first audit since 2007 with no material deficiencies. The school has increased enrollment, grown scholarship support, implemented technology and improved its operating performance.

In closing, let me first again thank my colleagues on the Advisory board, the Administration especially Kathleen Casey and Joe Carmen, the faculty and students for their great work and success these past four years and this year in particular. Our students continue to impress with their academic achievements, college admissions and athletic championships. They achieve these successes while maintaining their spiritual and community involvement. All our volunteers, parents and staff have also contributed to IHS’ success these past four years and they are to be commended. Ralph McIntosh, an alumnus, board member and former chair of our facility committee has decided to retire from the board. The school and the board want to thank him for his many years of service and support. As you will read in this report, IHS has had another outstanding year. It has been my honor to serve as your board chair.

Gerard D. Robilotti, IHS Advisory Board Chairman

IHS SCHOOL ADVISORY BOARD & COMMITTEE MEMBERS (2011-2012)

chairman of the board’s letter

Alumni Brian McGovern ’89, Chair Maureen Arsenault ’69 Michael Bierwirth ’93 Shaun Budnik David Cappiello ’86 Kevin Dunleavy Ralph McIntosh ’68 Marianne Mitchell ’81 Mary Raymond ’77 Thomas Saadi ’88 Julie Sorcek

Catholic Identity Msgr. Robert E. Weiss, Chair Msgr. Thomas Driscoll, VG Rev. Samuel Scott

Development Anthony M. Rizzo Jr., Chair David Cappiello ’86 Tony Cirone Brian Crotty

Marianne FaheyJohn W. FitzpatrickJames Foley Jr.Gerald HatcherWilliam J. HolbrookAnthony J. MercaldoMary Jean RebeiroThomas Saadi ’88 Joseph A. Saffi ’67

EnrollmentMary R. Maloney, Chair Kim BraunThomas Burns

FacilitiesMichael Mazzucco, ChairKevin ArcherJoseph BoaFil CerminaraBill FowlerMark GrubeGerald Hatcher

Robert Nolan ’70Jonathan J. Seaman

FinanceStephen Piccolo, Chair Shaun BudnikJoseph Morrissey Susan NolanBernard Reidy Jr. ’89

ProgramClaire Hines, ChairJoe Carmen Mary Ann Foncello ’70Jack S. C. Fong, MD Sr. Anne McCarthy, SSND Joanne Montesi

TechnologyShaun Budnik, Chair Brian Crotty Alex EspositoLisa Lindblom

Michael Mazzucco Brian McGovern ’89Charles PizzoKen StevensDiane Tung

Faculty RepresentativeThomas Mertens

IPA PresidentTeresa Tortora

All Committees Ex-OfficioKathleen D. CaseyGerard D. Robilotti

EmeritusJoseph Draper ’82Isabelle FarringtonG. Ted LaBonne

Bold type = Board Member

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2011-2012 highlights:• IHS students performed over 17,700 hours of community service this year. Giving back to the community and helping others has always been an important facet of the IHS experience and this year was no exception. In addition to participating in school-sponsored service activities such as Midnight Runs and Student Ambassador duties, students 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.• IHS students, parents and faculty participated in the March for Life in Washington, DC.• Twelve IHS students were installed as eucharistic ministers. These students continued to serve at all school Masses throughout the year.• IHS received a $10,000 grant to plan and implement the “Rachel’s Challenge” program and club. The funds will be used for the upcoming 2012-13 school year to inspire, equip and empower every person to create a per-manent, positive culture change in our school, business and community by starting a chain reaction of kindness, compassion and sharing. Once established at IHS, our students will bring the program to our partner elementary schools.

Living Our Faith

Midnight Run Sponsors (2011-2012)Dr. Jennifer Boyce

Lisa Lindblom & Thomas BurnsMr. & Mrs. Gary DiElsiMr. & Mrs. Mark Grube

The Hatcher FamilyIHS Faculty & Staff

Mrs. Curran’s Religion I ClassTaunton Wine & Liquor, LLCMr. & Mrs. Richard Tortora Mr. & Mrs. William Vitetta

Connor Gross ’14, Samantha Rosenblum ’14, Julia Stevens ’14 and Sara Rizzo ’14 sort through donated food items for a Midnight Run.

Emma Davidson ’14 during the Bishop’s Mass.

Alex Lagas ’14 and Aidan Buckley ’13 perform Living Stations of the Cross.

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REPRINTED FROM THE NEWS-TIMES May 8, 2011 By Brian Koonz

Joey Collins is the first one to admit he’s got it pretty good. His family loves him. He was valedictorian at Immaculate High School. And he’s a proud member of St. Joseph’s Church in Brookfield, the parish that feeds the world. “I run cross coun-

try, indoor track, and outdoor track at Im-maculate, so we run through the city streets sometimes,” Joey said. “It was my freshman year two years ago when I first found out about the Dorothy Day (Hospitality) House,” As Joey ran through the Spring Street neigh-borhood in Danbury, he saw a different view of the world. He saw the Dorothy Day House as a sanctuary for people who needed a hot meal or a warm bed. Or both. And the reality

ached inside him. “Someone should do something about this,” Joey went home and told his mom, Maria Col-lins. Like most moms -- it’s why we celebrate Mother’s Day, after all -- she knew just what to say. “I know,” Maria Collins told her young-est child as she looked him in the eye. “How about you?” Joey chewed on the idea, but not for long. He knew she was right. And so, from a couple of training runs through downtown Danbury, “Casseroles for the Hungry” was born. Joey was determined to help feed the stomachs -- and the souls -- of the less fortu-nate. That was early in 2009. Through April 2011, Joey and the folks at St. Joseph’s have made 320 casseroles, each one big enough to feed 25 people. For those keeping track at home, that’s 8,000 meals that have been do-nated to the Dorothy Day Hospitality House. And it all started with a high school kid who cared enough to help. But more than that, “Casseroles for the Hungry” took off because Joey convinced a congregation one casserole

mattered. And then another. And another. Before you knew it, St. Joseph’s needed a waiting list for its casserole-makers because the commercial-sized freezers at the Dorothy Day House couldn’t hold all their love. This is why St. Joseph’s is the parish that feeds the world -- or at least, hundreds of people in Greater Danbury who need a little help. “It’s very humbling when you go to Dorothy Day and the people are so grateful for what you’ve done for them,” Joey said. “I think I get more out of it than they do. It really makes me feel good inside,” This isn’t about empty community service hours, you see. It’s about the goodwill that comes from serving dinner with dignity on Spring Street, the most important turn on those old training runs. This is the real bless-ing for Joey Collins, that rare opportunity to give the less fortunate a hot meal, and the rest of us food for thought. Joseph Collins is the Class of 2012’s valedicto-rian. He plans to attend St. Joseph’s University in Philadelphia, PA in the fall.

Service in Action: A Look at Valedictorian Joey Collins ’12“Filling Stomachs, Hearts in Danbury”

Members of the International Club during a trip to NYC. Pictured from left to right: Ruilin Li ’13, Jin Hyug Kang ’13,

Deokwan Jung ’13, You Bin Lee ’14, Michaela Natal ’14, Jillian Mitchell ’14, In Hwa Hong ’13, and Emily Finn ’13.

This year, students at Immaculate High School started an Internation-al Club and forged strong friendships with many of our students from Asia, Europe and South America. The International student program continues to thrive at Immaculate, with 15 students currently enrolled.

Immaculate High School Global Strategy Vision Statement: To establish a collaborative, energetic learning environment in which students engage with one another in classrooms locally, nation-ally and internationally so that their view of the world may expand and they may become successful and responsible participants in the global marketplace and valued members of society who work to better the welfare or all its citizens.

Kathleen Casey, IHS President traveled to China this year with other members of the Diocese of Bridgeport to advance Chinese linguistic and cultural curriculum offerings.

Members of the DOB delegation included (back row, left) John Cook (Deputy Super-intendent), Mrs. Mary Maloney (Principal of Saint Rose of Lima), Professor Thomas Dames, Mrs. Casey, (front row, left) Dr. William Fitzgerald (President of St. Joseph’s High School), Dr. Margaret Dames (DOB Superintendent), Diane Tung (Director of

Instructional Technology), and Sister Mary John (Principal of Saint Gregory the Great).

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The 21st Century Classroom

Carol Stone distrubutes an iPad to student Alexa Kozlowski ’15.

Alice Grover, World Language Chair

Michael Nicolosi ’14, Julia Stevens ’14, Shane Murphy ’14 & Dillon Silva ’14

A BREAK FROM TRADITION By Principal Joe CarmenTeacher talks. Student listens. Teacher gives assignment. Student does homework. Teacher gives test. Student takes test. Bell rings. Classes change. Next class. New subject. Same old thing.

This is different. Welcome to IHS... a 21st Century Learning Community!

Immaculate High School is changing the educational paradigm to embrace 21st Century Learning. Most visible is our full school implementation of a 1:1 iPad initiative for the upcoming school year. While being one of the first schools, public or private to initiate a full school implementation in the state and country, we believe that this enhancement is just one of many tools we will be utilizing to prepare our IHS graduates for success in college and life. 21st Century Learning is much more.

It is the mastery of core subjects and 21st century themes that are essential to student success. Core subjects include English, Religion, World Languages, Fine Arts, Mathematics, Economics, Science, Technology, Engineering, Geography, History, lifetime Physical Fitness, Government and Civics. In addition, we will promote an understanding of academic content at much higher levels by weaving 21st century interdisciplinary themes into core subjects: • Global Awareness • Financial, Economic, Business and Entrepreneurial Literacy • Spiritual Development • Civic Literacy • Health Literacy • Environmental Literacy

Learning and innovation skills are what separate students who are prepared for increasingly complex life and work environments in today’s world and those who are not. They include: Creativity and Innovation, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Communication and Col-laboration.

Today, we live in a technology and media-driven environment, marked by access to an abundance of information, rapid changes in technology tools and the ability to collaborate and make individual contributions on an unprecedented scale. Effective citizens and workers must be able to exhibit a range of functional and critical thinking skills, such as: • Information Literacy • Media Literacy • ICT (Information, Communica-tions and Technology) Literacy • Life and Career Skills

Today’s life and work environments require far more than thinking skills and content knowledge.The ability to navigate the complex life and work environments in the globally competitive information age requires students to pay rigorous attention to developing adequate life and career skills, such as: • Flexibility and Adaptability • Initiative and Self-Direction • Social and Cross-Cultural Skills • Productivity and Accountability • Leadership and Responsibility

Our curriculum is being rewritten to adopt the national Common Core State Standards and infuse these concepts into what and how we teach. Textbooks are evolving into iBooks and we will soon launch our own IHS app.

While these changes may be intimidating at times, what is comforting to know is what will not change are our core beliefs of Reverence, Respect and Responsibility being woven into all we do. What will not change is the tradition of graduating amazing students prepared for success, no matter the environment in which they find themselves. Thank you for your continued support of IHS.

Principal Joe Carmen discusses the iPad with Marie Proverb, Spanish

Kelly Crotty ’15, Julia Decker ’15, & Emma Giorgio ’15

Special thanks to Brian Crotty, P’15 for his technological expertise in overseeing the launch of the iPad initiative at IHS and for spending countless hours during the summer 2012 to ensure its success.

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The Gala Committee extends its thanks to everyone who attended the 7th annual IHS Gala! Your support is greatly appreciated! It was a wonderful night of fun, camaraderie and support for Immaculate. About 250 guests attended the 2012 “Believe in our Stars

of Tomorrow” Gala that honored our Chairman of the Board and recipient of the Nancy K. Dolan Leadership Award, Gerard Robilotti. Monies raised from this yearly event help

fund the ongoing project of creating a 21st century classroom environment.

Immaculate Gala Dinner Dance

Save the Date2013 Gala Dinner Dance

March 16, 2013Amber Room Colonnade in Danbury, CTCheck www.immaculatehs.org for updates.

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Student Athletes: Each year, IHS student athletes are recruited by colleges and universities. Two of our seniors will attend Sacred Heart University in the Fall and have signed Let-ters of Intent for Division 1 sports - Alexandra Kaeslin (Track & Field) & Corina DaSilva (Soccer).

The Class of 2012 has been offered more than $9.2 million in grants, scholarships and awards. 96%

will be attending colleges in the fall of 2012.

Albertus Magnus CollegeAlfred University

Assumption CollegeAve Maria University

Babson CollegeBarton CollegeBecker College

Bentley UniversityBinghamton University

Boston CollegeBoston UniversityBrown UniversityBryant UniversityCabrini CollegeCaldwell CollegeCarleton College

Castleton State CollegeCatholic University of America

College of Saint RoseCentral CT State University

Clarkson UniversityClemson University

Coastal Carolina UniversityCollege of Charleston

University of Connecticut Cornell University

Curry CollegeUniversity of Dayton

Dean CollegeUniversity of Delaware

Delaware Valley CollegeDrew UniversityDrexel University

East Carolina UniversityEastern CT State University

Eckerd CollegeElmira CollegeElms College

Emmanuel CollegeEmory & Henry College

Emory UniversityEndicott College

Fairfield UniversityFlorida Atlantic University

Florida Gulf Coast UniversityFlorida Southern College

Fordham UniversityFranklin Pierce University

Guilford CollegeUniversity of HartfordHigh Point University

Hofstra UniversityIndiana Univ at Bloomington

Iona CollegeIthaca College

James Madison UniversityKeene State College

University of KentuckyKeystone College

King’s CollegeKutztown University of PA

La Salle UniversityLafayette College

Lasell CollegeLehigh University

Liberty UniversityLong Island Univ, C.W. Post

Loyola University MDLynchburg College

Lyndon State CollegeMacMurray CollegeManhattan College

Manhattanville CollegeMarist College

Marquette UniversityUniversity of MD, College Park

Marymount Manhattan CollegeMarywood University

University of MA, AmherstMA Coll of Pharm & Health Sciences

University of MemphisMercy College

Merrimack CollegeMiami University, Oxford

Millersville University of PAMonmouth University

Mount Saint Mary CollegeMount Saint Mary’s University

University of Nebraska at LincolnUniversity of New England

New England CollegeUniversity of New Hampshire

Nichols CollegeUniversity of NC at Charlotte

University of NC at GreensboroNorth Carolina Wesleyan College

Northeastern UniversityUniversity of Notre Dame

Nova Southeastern UniversityOhio Wesleyan University

Pace UniversityPalm Beach Atlantic University

PA State University, AltoonaPA State Univ, University Park

Plymouth State UniversityPoint Park UniversityProvidence College

Purchase CollegeQuinnipiac University

Rensselaer Polytechnic InstUniversity of Rhode Island

Rider UniversityRivier College

Rochester Institute of TechRoger Williams University

Russell Sage CollegeSacred Heart University

Saint Anselm CollegeSaint Joseph’s University

Saint Michael’s College

Saint Peter’s CollegeSalve Regina University

San Diego State UniversityUniversity of ScrantonSeton Hall University

Shippensburg Univ of PASiena College

University of South CarolinaSouthern CT State University

Springfield CollegeSt. John Fisher College

St. John’s UniversityUniversity of St. Thomas

Stevens Inst of TechStonehill College

Stony Brook UniversitySuffolk UniversitySUNY at Albany

SUNY at FarmingdaleSUNY Coll at Brockport

SUNY at New PaltzSUNY Coll at Oneonta

SUNY Coll of Env. Science & ForestrySUNY Delhi

SUNY OswegoSyracuse UniversityUniversity of Tampa

Trinity CollegeUnion CollegeUtica College

University of VermontVillanova University

University of VirginiaVA Polytechnic Inst. & State Univ

Wagner CollegeWest Virginia University

Western CT State UniversityWestern New England University

Worcester Polytechnic InstituteXavier University

College Acceptances... The Class of 2012 has been accepted to the following colleges and universities:

Bold type indicates the college/university that members of the Class of 2012 have chosen to attend this fall.

A Fond Farewell to the Class of 2012

Thank you to St. Mary’s of Bethel Parish for hosting our graduation ceremony and to Fr. Corey Piccinino for the parish’s $10,000 pledge to The Immaculate Fund for Angel Aid Tuition Assistance. Photo credit: Jason Rearick, The News-Times.

David Lasco, Dakota MacKenzie and Madison Murphy help sort through donated toys for Key Club’s annual toy drive

Katie Olyha, Mike Hughes & Steven Rebeiro

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Faculty & Staff AnniversariesCongratulations to the following teachers and staff members who have recently celebrated milestones

with Immaculate High School!

Mr. Bill FowlerFacilities Manager5 years

Mr. Thomas MertensPhysics/Dean of Students5 years

Mrs. Natacha PimentelSpanish5 years

Mrs. Julie SorcekBand/Director of Media & Communications5 years

Mrs. Carol StoneMain Office/Admissions5 years

Mrs. Mary Raymond Fine Arts Chair10 years

Mrs. Mary Ann FoncelloAssistant Principal30 years

Taylor Abbott ’Theresa Allen, P’07Jeanine AntoniosMatt ArinielloLinda Barbosa Maureen (Brew) Arsenault ’69Michael Bierwirth ’93Maggie (Bierwirth) Kent ’91Colleen Brereton, P’16Mary (Briscoe) Raymond ’77, P’04, ’07, ’09, ’13, ’15Daniel Buckley, P’08, ’10, ’13Patricia Buckley, P’08, ’10, ’13Tom Burns, P’14Joe CarmenSteve CarneiroKathleen CaseyBob CavalieroFitzgerald ChristopheFr. James ColeMissy Cole

Maggie Curran, P’87, ’88, ’90, ’92Jeff CustodioAnthony D’AusilioJames DigiacomoKevin Dunleavy, P’03Alex EspositoJanet Fable, P’06, ’07, ’10Bill FowlerJohn GoetzGladys GonzalezMary Ann (Grandieri) Foncello ’70, P’96Alice GroverRoger Hancock ’92Gerry HastavaBrian Hayes, P’07Lisa Henley, P’10Missy HirschShannon HoroskyDavid HoytMarie Hulme, P’08Brad Jeeves

Nadine Khalil ’01Jenna KosibaDana (Krupinsky) Pinckney ’01Tom LaPorte, P’09Lynn LemmeRandy LeinhardtRon LeinhardtKaren LokerLynn Loya, P’08Ted LutzKelly MaceyKevin MaltaThomas MertensNelson Mingachos ’89, P’16Christina MarinoJoseph MuchanskiBetsy MurphyMolly Murtha ’09Tom MurthaTom Neville ’74Aubrey Nolan

Susan Nolan, P’09, ’12Shawn O’BrienCarlo PascuzziNatacha PimentelBryan PinabellRobert Plumb, P’05, ’06, ’08, ’16Dan ProtoMarie ProverbDarren RiccioTerri Ring, P’02, ’07, ’11Art RobertsMiles ScribnerJulie Sorcek, P’09Annie Steiger, RNMatt Stevens ’06Nanci StockmannCarol StoneMichael Thater ’04Jeff VingoAlexa WildBarbara Yablon

Faculty, Staff & Coaches (2011-2012)

Faculty members enjoying lunch in the newly renovated faculty room.Art teacher Dan Proto with student Alex Sanches ’15.

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Mustang Athletics

2011-2012 Highlights: Boys’ Varsity Basketball Team won the State Championship title held at the Mohegan Sun Arena in March.

Girls’ Soccer Team won the Class “S” State Championship for the 9th time in 10 years!

The Girls’ Indoor Track Team won the SWC Championships, and were runners-up in Class S.

Nine teams made it to States. They are: Boys’ Soccer, Girls’ Soc-cer, Field Hockey, Girls’ Track, Wrestling, Boys’ Basketball, Cross Country, Boys’ Tennis, and Girls’ Tennis.

The Wrestling Team advanced to the state tournament.

Congrats to senior golf captain Brian Herlihy: he was named to the All-SWC team and posted a 6th place finish in the SWC Championship.

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Thank you for your continued support of our annual Golf Outing. The combined efforts of our many

sponsors, players and volunteers every year allow us to help fund our Athletic Budget.

The golf tournament was held on September 26, 2012 at Richter Park in Danbury.

Contact Kevin Dunleavy at kdunleavy@immaculatehs.org to participate next year

or for advertising and sponsorship opportunities.

IHS Annual Golf Tournament

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Celebrating Mustang Pride

SAVE THE DATE: Saturday, October 13, 2012Joel Barlow High School at Immaculate High School

Join us for fun, food, and bring the kids!

Come support the Mustangs on November 21st at 7pm as we play against Fairfield’s Notre Dame High School. The game will be held under the lights at Western CT State University on the west side campus.

The Candace Lee Williams 5K Run to Remember is in honor of Candace ’99 and all those who lost their lives in connection with September 11, 2001. All proceeds are split equally and donated to the Candace Lee Williams Memorial Scholarship Fund at Immaculate High School and to Tuesday’s Children - First Responder Alliance Program. We encourage you to learn more about this annual worthwhile event by visiting the Run to Remember website at www.friendsofcandace.com and joining their Facebook page, but most importantly, be a part of it by registering to run or walk. Email: info@friendsofcandace.com for business sponsorship and other information.

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Maureen & Don ArsenaultMr. & Mrs. Michael BasileDan & Patricia BuckleyKathleen & Chris Casey

Mr. & Mrs. William DonohueMr. & Mrs. Patrick FaheyMr. & Mrs. Brian GuideraGerald & Linda Hatcher

Mrs. Marie HulmeMr. & Mrs. Michael Lasco

Lynn & Joseph Loya

Mittler, Mercaldo & Braun, PCBob & Susan Nolan

Mr. & Mrs. Anthony OrricoMr. & Mrs. Philip PetroskyGary & Mary Raymond

Anthony & MaryJean RebeiroDavid & Terri RingMrs. Jeannie Robbins

Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth SakorafosThomas and Alice TaylorRichard & Terry Tortora

• At the Halo Awards, Immaculate’s spring musical “Miss Saigon” won in 3 major categories! Mike Hudak (Best actor), Laura McKee (Best supporting actress), and Director Mary Raymond (Fearless Award). • CT High School Musical Theater Awards, IHS won best lobby design.• The Concert Choir 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.• Performances and concerts throughout the year included: Patriotic Concert, Christmas Concert, Cabaret, Fall Drama, Improv Night, Coffeehouses, Spring Musical, and several Fine Arts Assemblies held during school days.• Alto sax player Andrea Rivera-Luna and flute player Julia Amodeo took part in the UCONN first chair honors band.

Fine Arts Department

Sophomore Michael Hudak (pictured below) was nominated as Best Actor for a Halo Award for his performance as “the Engineer” in this year’s spring musical production “Miss Saigon”. Senior Laura

McKee was also nominated for her performance as “Ellen”.

Jin Kang ’13 and Jaden Martin ’15

Karla Pereira ’12

Thank you to our Patrons of the Arts:

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Fine Arts Department

Sophomore Michael Hudak (pictured below) was nominated as Best Actor for a Halo Award for his performance as “the Engineer” in this year’s spring musical production “Miss Saigon”. Senior Laura

McKee was also nominated for her performance as “Ellen”.

Deanna Lasco ’14 in the lead role as “Kim”. Also pictured are Johnny Kerins ’12, Laura McKee ’12, and Nick Gerbo ’13.

Ruilin Li ’13 playing the zheng instrument

Sarah Angermann ’12, Jaclyn Daily ’14, Faith-Ann Rapley ’14

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“...the teachers of Immaculate are a rare breed who inspire your student body to be the best.” George Aiello ’89

What Immaculate Means to Me... “There are different types of learning communities. Some

are merely places, and some are families. At a place of learning, there is competition and an ever-present search for personal profit. This is not Immaculate. Immaculate is a family of learning. A family does not flourish by compe-tition, rather through cooperation. During my four years at Immaculate, I always felt immersed in this cooperative

spirit. On the playing field, on stage, in the classroom, and in the chapel I not only knew someone was there to aid me, but also that I had the ability to help others. This was an empowering feeling for me as a young person. It gave me confidence when I was afraid to branch out and a sense of direction when I was unsure how to best use the gifts.” JAVIER SOEGAARD ’06

“She is a woman who abides by her princi-ples.” This was how Assistant Principal Mary Ann Foncello was described in Immaculate’s 1970 yearbook. So great is her belief in Cath-olic education that Mary Ann has served it in roles ranging from student to teacher to ad-ministrator. She began her Catholic educa-tion at St. Peter’s in Danbury and continued her studies at Immaculate which she credits

with providing the educational foundation she needed to suc-ceed at Boston College, where she earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology summa cum laude and a Master of Science in Teaching Degree with distinction. After teaching at Boston College High School for several years, she had a personal home-coming when she returned to Immaculate to teach Biology in the early 1980’s.

Mary Ann has served IHS in many capacities. She developed the first AP Biology course, which continues with great success, served as a class advisor and an advisor to both the National Honor Society and Science Club, and was the administrator of the Bookstore. She also served as the advisor for the Boeh-ringer-Ingleheim sponsored Partners in Science and Scientific Scholars Programs, which included her conducting DNA re-search for two summers at the pharmaceutical company. Mary Ann has the distinction of having worked for or been a student under every IHS Principal and has also served as the Interim Principal for a semester.

She has witnessed many changes in the tools available to teach-ers and students while at IHS including: slide rules evolving into calculators and later into iPads, hard cover books becoming e-books, blackboards being replaced by smart boards, and her former Biology classroom being transformed into the Science Technology Lab.

Mary Ann agrees that “the more things change, the more they stay the same. IHS continues to live its mission of developing the whole student. In addition to providing our students with a solid educational foundation, we instill in them a strong sense of morality, a solid work ethic and a willingness to serve others. Most importantly, Immaculate’s students are in an environment where they can learn about and practice their Catholic faith.”

Although she’s now an administrator, Mary Ann describes her-self as a teacher and a lifelong learner. “It is an exciting time to be in education where advances in technology have introduced many new possibilities for teaching and learning. IHS is em-bracing the future, preparing students to succeed in a global world while remaining true to its core values,” she states.

Mary Ann encourages students, faculty and alumni to look proudly upon Immaculate’s rich tradition and, in building upon that tradition, help guide Immaculate to an even brighter future.

Mary Ann (Grandieri) Foncello graduated from IHS in 1970. She was a science teacher at Immaculate for 22 years and in 2004 be-came the Assistant Principal. She is also the parent of an alumnus, Martin Foncello Jr. ’96.

Alumni SpotlightMary Ann (Grandieri) Foncello ’70

IHS Asssistant Principal

“Immaculate proved to be an environment where every stu-dent not only succeeded, but they thrived. I could not easily therefore, share one single moment in which I was happiest, for my entire four years were utterly enjoyable and construc-tive. Staffed by a faculty of educators who not only are knowl-edgeable in their subject, but who also actually care about their students and their futures, I always felt my happiness and suc-cess was a top priority. Immaculate was a small and familial institution where I and every student had the ability to shape themselves in every aspect of their lives. Hard work, dedication and respect were demanded not only in the classroom, but also

in the school chapel, the music room, and on the playing field. Upon my arrival to college, I found myself in an environment of 20,000 people; to say I was a little overwhelmed is an understatement. However, Immaculate High School imbued in me the ability to balance all aspects of my life. I had spent four years in an environment where self-discipline was the cornerstone of every class and extreme involvement was the norm. Furthermore, in those moments when I found myself the most homesick, my faith served as a source of comfort. The ability to find a church and instantly feel at home with the familiarity of my Catholic faith, I give credit to the strong and spiritually supportive community so ever present at Immaculate High School. While looking back and summarizing my high school experience, the token phrase ‘If I could do it all over again..’ comes to mind; and I can say with confidence and pride that If I could do it all over again …I would choose Immaculate High school every time.” ELIZABETH KEATING ’11, UNIVERSITY OF DELAWARE

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What Immaculate Means to Me...

“The IHS mission statement is far more than words on a sheet of paper; it is truly the phi-losophy of the school. On a daily basis it is evident that the faculty and staff accomplish the mission of educating the whole student...Most of all, Immaculate is a family. It is made up of caring and highly-educated faculty and administration, dedicated students and car-ing and supportive parents.” PAT & KEN STEVENS, PARENTS OF JULIA ’14, CHRIS-TOPHER ’10, AND KATE ’12 (pictured)

“I recently graduated from the University of New England, followed up graduation with a summer long internship at the Marine Animal Rehabilitation Center caring for seal pups. Following the internship I landed a full time job at an animal hospital up in Maine. It has been an amazing experience and very in-teresting to get another view on animal care. I have recently been accepted into an internship program at the Aquarium of the Pacific in California. I look forward to continuing to persue my dreams in the marine biology/aquaculture field. I could not be where I am today without the strong science background I had received from Immaculate, and especial-ly Mr. Dunleavy and the continuous support of my family.” NICOLE GREENWOOD ’07

My, how things have changed!

I was a freshman when the first class graduated from Immaculate. I remem-ber homerooms segregated by sex, the up staircases and the down staircase, gym uniforms, Sr. Evangelista (later Sr. Ann Gilson) measuring skirt lengths, and proms in the cafeteria. We had the Pep Club instead of cheerleaders, the mud pit that is now Mus-tang Valley, and the baseball field was where the Pope John Paul facility currently stands. There were over 700 students in the building, a waiting list to get in, a hard-nosed principal (Father Hossan), and it was GREAT! Yes, we had silent study halls in classrooms, 3 tracks of study, and we weren’t allowed to go to our lockers between classes, but we coped. There was a camaraderie and school spirit that defined the Immaculate community.

This year that Mustang pride was regenerated as the boys’ bas-ketball team dominated play and won the state title at Mohegan Sun (not Central Connecticut). Paul and Abe were no longer broadcasting from the top of the bleachers; the play-by-plays were being tweeted and sent via iPhones. For the first time in a long time, you had to get to the gym early to get a seat. State titles and records are regularly won in sports that weren’t offered “back in the day”. Additionally, today Immaculate students can benefit from an outstanding visual and performing arts depart-ment. Broadway-caliber musicals resonate in the gym, and our students frequently garner awards and recognition for their writing, musical, and theatrical endeavors. Academically, things are also changing. Instead of general, prep and honors levels, students can enroll in prep, honors, AP, and/or virtual studies. Yes, the 21st century has arrived at 73 Southern Boulevard. iPads are being introduced in classes next year. Gone are the mimeo sheets and chalkboards. “The times they are a’changin’.”

Nonetheless, the spirit of Immaculate has not changed in over 40 years. We have experienced tremendous joys and devastating losses. However, the Immaculate family is always there to sup-port us. Many things have changed about Immaculate since I was a student, but it’s still great to be a Mustang.

Maureen (Brew) Arsenault graduated from IHS in 1969 and has been an edu-cator at Immaculate High School since 1982. She is currently the Chair of the English Department.

“I wouldn’t be where I am today if it weren’t for the commitment and constant sup-port given to me by the teachers of Immaculate High School. They went above and

beyond to help me get to where I am today. They saw my poten-tial and pushed me to be the best version of myself, the version only they could see at the time. As time passed my apprecia-tion for my teachers grew and I know now that if it weren’t for them, I would have never been able to achieve the goals I set for myself. I owe a huge part of my success to them and will be forever grateful for the love and guidance they so graciously shared with me.” CHELSIE RIZZO ’08

Alumni SpotlightMaureen (Brew) Arsenault ’69

English Department Chairperson

Alumni pictured with their sons and daughters many of whom are members of the new fresh-man Class of 2016: (left to right) Katelyn DeMarco’16, Kathleen (Gribbin) DeMarco ’88, Deb-bie (Caravetta) Burke ’79, Emily Burke’14, Emily Gallagher’16, Matthew Gallagher ’79, Kieran

Lynch ’16, Lisa (Briscoe) Plumb ’78, Jennifer (Brockelman) Lynch ’79, and Tyler Plumb ’16.

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Alumni News

1970sJoanne Maguire ’71 was recently inducted into the National Academy of Engineering, the highest professional honor for engineers. As Executive VP of Lockheed Martin Space Systems, Maguire leads the $8 billion com-pany to provide advanced technology systems for national security, civil and commercial customers. She was named to Fortune maga-zine’s 50 Most Powerful Women in Industry from 2006-2008 and was featured in Time magazine in 2010.

1980sKeith Bliss ’87 lives in Cary, NC with his wife Gioia and their three children. Keith was re-cently awarded Cary’s Hometown Spirit Award and was praised for the renovations he did to turn a historic downtown Cary home into his real estate of-fice.

Joseph Draper ’82 and his wife Mieko announce the birth of their fourth child, Kento Draper. Kento was born on July 31st and weighed 7 1/2 pounds.

Scott and Marianne (Urkiel) Mitchell, both from the Class of ’81 and high school sweet-hearts, recently celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary on May 24th.

1990sKelly (Moffa) Whalen ’90 earned a degree in Economics/Accounting from the College of the Holy Cross and a Masters in Taxation from the University of New Haven. She re-sides in Brewster, NY with her husband Tom and their daughter Kaitlin. She is employed as a Senior Tax Manager for Icahn Associates.

2000sPaul Joseph Bayer ’02 will be making his sol-emn profession as a monk of the Cistercian Order at Our Lady of Dallas Cistercian Abbey in Irving, TX on August 19, 2012. He will also be ordained a deacon on August 20. During the summer of 2013 Br. John Bayer will be or-dained a priest.

Trish Gillespie ’07 won 1st place for her documentary “Able” at the First Run Film Festival. She is the first woman to win, and it was the first docu-mentary to ever win. The film will also be screened in LA at the Directors Guild.

Dr. Sarita Soares ’00 is a 2nd year resident at Waterbury Hospital. She was recently featured in The New York Times Magazine’s “Think Like A Doctor” series. Each week the magazine presents an account of a patient with difficult to diagnose symptoms and chal-lenges readers to guess the correct diagnosis.

Captain Stefania (Naiman) Wilcox ’01 earned degrees from the University of Connecti-cut and the Louisiana State University School of Veterinary Medi-cine and has been in the Army since 2009. She was chosen from several hundred members of the Army’s veterinary corps to work at the 2012 Republican National Con-vention in Tampa, FL as a handler for military security dogs. As an Army veterinarian, Wil-cox is charged with caring for animals in other branches of the service, including the Marines and Coast Guard, and her patients are not limited to dogs.

2010sTaylor Henley ’10 is a rising junior at Duke University, where she is majoring in politi-cal science and pursuing minors in history and Spanish. Taylor is actively involved in Duke Club Running, Duke Interna-tional Relations Associa-tion, Zeta Tau Alpha soror-ity, Duke Catholic Center, and intramural sports. She also fundraises for Circle K International. She spent the summer in Washington, DC, where she interned for the office of Senator Blumenthal (D-CT) and for Common Cause. Taylor is looking forward to studying abroad in Madrid, Spain in the fall.

Have you moved, changed jobs, married, earned a degree, had a baby and not let us know? We’d like to hear from you. Email your photos, especially alumni gatherings to mbriscoe@immaculatehs.org or mail to Alumni News, Immaculate High School, 73 Southern Blvd, Danbury, CT 06810.

In Memory of Our IHS Alumni and Faculty Members Who Recently Entered Heaven

Joe Fazio, former faculty memberRobert Gray ’77

Marilyn (Pavia) Imbibo ’85Robin (Urbanski) Janikowski ’87

Sr. Carmella Marie, former faculty memberLisa Meloni ’81Armin Pfeil ’03

Thomas Pizzuti ’71Michael Smith ’86Arthur Tuccio ’82

We offer our prayers for all members of the Immaculate community who have entered eternal life and for their families.

(Listing as of June 30, 2012)

In Memory of Recently Deceased Relatives of the IHS family

Muriel BoveMichael RobbinsDianne Zielinski

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Planning Begins for Celebrating Immaculate’s 50th Anniversary in 2016

Over the next four years we will be leading up to our 2016 Golden Anniversary Celebration which will mark the 50th anniversary of the first day of our graduating Class of 1966. If you have any suggestions on how we can celebrate this milestone, we’d love to hear from you. Please contact Alumni Coordinator Marcey (Chapman) Briscoe ’89 at mbriscoe@immaculatehs.org if you would like to help us plan and organize this momentous occasion. We need lots of volunteers!

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Officers of the Alumni CouncilPresident Brian McGovern ’89 Vice President David Cappiello ’86 Secretary Marianne (Urkiel) Mitchell ’81, P’10, ’14Treasurer Shaun Budnik, P’12, ’14 , ’16

Faculty Members of the Alumni CouncilMaureen (Brew) Arsenault ’69 marsenault@immaculatehs.org Mary (Briscoe) Raymond ’77, P’04, ’07, ’09, ’13, ’15 mraymond@immaculatehs.orgKevin Dunleavy, P’03 kdunleavy@immaculatehs.org Marcey (Chapman) Briscoe ’89 mbriscoe@immaculatehs.org

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 listed above.

Immaculate’s Alumni Council and Event Calendar

The Immaculate High School Alumni Council is up and running and is 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 email Alumni Coordinator Marcey (Chapman) Briscoe ’89 at mbriscoe@immaculatehs.org• 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 In July, the Alumni Council announced via Facebook that they were hosting an event at Tarrywhile Mansion in Danbury, CT. The event was a great success with participation from many classes. The Homecoming Game brings alumni together every year as we cheer the home team together. Check out the information on our annual Career Day (see next page) when many folks come back and share their professional experi-ences with our students. We look forward to more events this year. If you are interested in learning more about upcoming events, please contact one of the Alumni Association officers or faculty members below, or simply email alumni@immaculatehs.org. We also have a Facebook fan page to help connect alumni with each other and Immaculate. Coming this September we’ll have a new IHS app. Be sure to download it! 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.

Whether you live around the corner like Bobby Nolan ’70 or half way around the world like Joe Draper ’82 we’d love to see you at one of the upcoming alumni events!

Alumni Event Calendar (2012-2013)Be sure to check www.immaculatehs.org for updates

Sept. 26 IHS Golf Tournament Sept. 29 Candace Lee Williams 5K Run Oct 27 & Nov 3 Entrance Exams Oct. 13 Homecoming (visit the Alumni Tent!)Nov. 20 Mass of Remembrance & Thanksgiving BreakfastNov. 21 IHS v. Notre Dame HS Football Game - WestConnMarch 16 Gala Dinner DanceMay 9 Grandparents & Special Persons DayMay TBD Spring MusicalJune TBD Fine Arts Wine Tasting EventJune TBD Alumni Concert

Visit www.immaculatehs.org for updates on these events.

Members of the class of ’89 also attended July’s alumni party: Nicole (Randazzo) Cipriani, Janet McGovern, Marcy (Chapman) Briscoe,

Nate Morgan, Brian McGovern, Liz Durkin, Ellen (Vogt) Meyst.

Pictured from the alumni party are David Bennett ’70, Scott Mitchell ’81, Debbie (Caravetta) Burke ’79, Marianne

(Urkiel) Mitchell ’81, Patty (Bongo) Gustavson ’81.

Marianne (Urkiel) Mitchell ’81 and Jennifer (Brockelman) Lynch ’79

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CAREER DAY ALUMNI AND FRIENDS RETURNED TO THE HALLS OF IMMACULATE AND GENEROUSLY DONATED THEIR TIME BY SPEAKING TO STU-DENTS ABOUT THEIR PROFESSIONS.

IF YOU ARE ABLE TO JOIN US FOR THE NEXT CAREER DAY, PLEASE CONTACT ALUMNI COORDINATOR MARCEY (CHAPMAN) BRISCOE ’89 AT MBRISCOE@IMMACULATEHS.ORG.

THANK YOU TO THE CAREER DAY SPEAKERS: ISABEL ALMEIDA ’94CARL BAILEY ’71MICHAEL BIERWIRTH ’93JENNIFER BOYCE ’82LAURA BRADFORD ’86THOMAS CURRAN ’68BRIAN HAYES - IHS COACH & PARENT OF ALUMJENNA HENDERSON ’88ROBERT LEGGETT ’83BRIAN MCGOVERN ’89BILLY MICHAEL ’69MARIANNE (URKIEL) MITCHELL ’81NICOLE (RANDAZZO) CIPRIANI ’89JOE RYAN ’89CRAIG SOLLOSE ’89DIANE YAMIN

Financial Expert Carl Bailey ’71

Dr. Jennifer Boyce, DDS ’82

Nicole (Randazzo) Cipriani ’89, Marriott Corporation

Brian McGovern ’89, Laura Bradford ’86, Joe Ryan ’89, Jenna Henderson ’88, Marianne (Urkiel) Mitchell ’82, Carl Bailey ’71, Brian Hayes, Thomas Curran ’68,

Diane Yamin, Robert Leggett ’83, Billy Michael ’69

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With Great Appreciation, We Recognize the Immaculate Leadership Society

The Leadership Society is comprised of donors who gave $1,000 or more during 2011-2012.

Immaculate Leadership Society

Guardians of the Mission ($25,000+)David R. Couch Education Fdn Mr. Joseph Draper ’82Mr. George Landegger

Partners of the Mission ($15,000 - $24,999)Mustang All-Sport ClubNY-CONN Corporation

Our Lady’s Circle ($10,000 - $14,999) AnonymousThe Cerminara, Rebeiro & Rizzo Families (P)Derx FoundationMrs. Isabelle FarringtonFriends of Candace 5K RunIBM Mr. & Mrs. Mark Medrano (P)Pepsico Inc.Saint Mary Parish, Bethel Mr. Ralph Scozzafava ’76/Interco Charitable Trust

President’s Circle ($5,000 - $9,999)Michelle & Andrew AdamsMr. & Mrs. Tony BisbanoGregory & Shaun Budnik (P) Frank and Ricki Cervera in memory of Lee Margaret CerveraMr. & Mrs. William Dolan ’85The Fahey & Hatcher Families (P)Mr. & Mrs. N.E. GageGerstner Scholarship FundMr. & Mrs. Brian Guidera (P)/UBS The McGroddy Family FoundationRobert & Barbara Mahoney ’72 & ’70Mr. Michael Mazzucco (P)Mr. & Mrs. Kieran McGrath (P)Mr. Ralph McIntosh ’68The Mercaldo Family ’81(P)Robert & Susan Nolan ’70 (P)*Gary & Mary Raymond ’77 (P)*Mr. & Mrs. Sam Rosenblum (P)Saint Rose of Lima ParishShepherds Inc.Dr. Ian Smith ’87

Principal’s Circle ($2,500 - $4,999)Mr. & Mrs. Christopher Bader, Sr. (P)Mr. & Mrs. Michael Basile (P)Kathleen & Chris Casey*Mr. & Mrs. Mark Grube (P)Mr. & Mrs. Brian McGovern ’89/AIGMr. & Mrs. John Curry (P)/NY Life Ins.Old Timers’ Assoc. of Greater DanburyMr. & Mrs. Stephen PiccoloRizzo CompaniesMr. Richard RobilottiSaint Mary Parish, RidgefieldMr. & Mrs. Kenneth Sakorafos (P)Mr. & Mrs. Michael Steinerd (P)Westchester Modular HomesMr. & Mrs. John Witek (P)/IBM Mustang Circle ($1,000 - $2,499)Anonymous (P) Mr. & Mrs. Michael Allen (P)Mr. & Mrs. Kevin Archer (P)Alex Ascensio, David Bierwirth, Nate Morgan, David Sullivan & Nelson Mingachos ’89 Dr. Jennifer Boyce ’82 (P)Mr. & Mrs. James Braun/Time Warner CableMr. & Mrs. Thomas Burns (P)*Anthony & Roberta CaraluzziMr. Salvatore Chieffalo ’81Tony & Jen Cirone (P)Mr. Norman Clarkson ’70Rick and Donna Cowle (P)Mrs. Elsie CraigMr. & Mrs. Brian Crotty (P)Mr. Gerard Denault (P)Mr. & Mrs. John Di Bari (P)Mr. & Mrs. Dan DiBuonoMr. & Mrs. Gary DiElsi (P)Ms. Andrea (Fitzgerald) Dolan ’84Mr. & Mrs. Demosthenes Drougas (P)Earthmovers, IncF & M ElectricMr. & Mrs. James Gerbo (P)Catherine Gerwien-Pinto ’76 Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Giorgio (P)Goodrich Foundation

Gordon E. Taylor TrustMr. & Mrs. Michael GribbinThe Hannigan Family (P)Hassiak Turkey TrotRandy & Lisa Henley (P)*Mr. & Mrs. William Holbrook (P)/Benjamin Moore & Co.Mr. & Mrs. John Hooker (P)/Wells Fargo FdnMr. & Mrs. Michael Hudak (P)Dr. & Mrs. Frederick KayalMr. & Mrs. G. Ted LaBonneJoseph & Lynn Loya*/MMC Matching GiftsMrs. Mary MaloneyMark McGetrick Scholarship FundMr. & Mrs. Matt MicrosScott & Marianne (Urkiel) Mitchell ’81 (P)Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Morrissey ’81Chris & Donna Palmer ’68 & ’67Mr. Michael Pennella ’70Ms. Mary PinahaAlfredo & Tanja (Bordeau) Porta ’90 (P)Jo-Anne (Tomanio) Price ’66Mr. Richard Raymond Mr. & Mrs. Bernard Reidy ’89Mr. & Mrs. Michael Reilly (P)Mr. Anthony Rizzo, III ’07Mr. & Mrs. Gerard RobilottiMr. & Mrs. Bob Rossman (P)Mr. & Mrs. H. David Sabel, Jr.Saint Edward The Confessor ParishSaint Joseph ParishSaint Peter ChurchKamil M. Salame ’86Mr. & Mrs. Camillo SantomeroMr. & Mrs. Al Schretter (P)Mr. & Mrs. Jonathan SeamanMr. & Mrs. Keith Sherrick (P)Mrs. Veronica SzewczukRichard and Teresa Tortora (P)Union Savings BankMr. & Mrs. William Vitetta (P)Monsignor Robert WeissMr. & Mrs. David Woods (P)

*= faculty and staffP= parent/guardian of current students

Your participation has made a difference and helps ensure the excellence of Immaculate High School. Please join us for our 2011-12 Donor Appreciation Reception on Oct. 17 at 6:30 PM at Tarrywile Mansion in Danbury, CT.

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Immaculate Gift Clubs Silver Club ($500 - $999) Mrs. Maureen (Brew) Arsenault ’69*Mr. Robert Becker ’72Hon. & Mrs. Mark BoughtonMr. & Mrs. Douglas Brady (P)Jim & Joanne Brown (P)Mr. & Mrs. Mark Brubaker (P)Mr. & Mrs. John Capilli (P)Mr. & Mrs. David Cappiello ’86Mr. & Mrs. Jon CaseMr. Robert CescaMargaret Chappuis (P) Christenson & NiwinskiClass of 1988Mr. Paul M. Convertito ’77 (P)Ken & Maureen Decker (P)Mr. & Mrs. Bill Donohue (P)Ms. Elizabeth Durkin ’89Epec, LLCMr. & Mrs. Thomas Fanelli, Sr.Mr. & Mrs. John Fitzpatrick/Bank of America FdnMrs. Mary Ann (Grandieri) Foncello ’70*Mr. & Mrs. David Fredette (P)Joseph Ryan/Goldman, Sachs & Co. Matching GiftMr. & Mrs. James Hawk ’82 (P)/Soros FundDr. & Mrs. Jose HenriquezMr. David Hoyt*Mrs. Rebecca (Gage) Johnston ’85Sean & Maureen (Elston) Kerins ’77 (P)Mr. & Mrs. Michael Lasco, Sr. (P)Mr. & Mrs. Michael Loya ’79 (P)Mr. & Mrs. Carmine MangoMr. & Mrs. Richard MartinoMr. & Mrs. Frank McDermott (P)McGoldrick & McGoldrick, CPA (P)Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Mertens*New York Medical CollegeMr. & Mrs. Kevin PalmerStephen & Susan Pellegrino (P)Mr. & Mrs. Thomas PepinPreferred Maintenance, Inc.Mr. & Mrs. Tarique Perera (P)Ms. Mary Quinlan ’72 in honor of Gerald CowanLarry and Meg (Losee) Riefberg ’80Mr. & Mrs. David Ring, Jr.Mr. & Mrs. Mark RingesSacred Heart of Jesus ParishSaint Patrick ParishRev. Samuel ScottSeaman MechanicalSmart TuitionStew Leonard’sMr. & Mrs. Daniel Tedesco (P)Drs. Gary Townsend and Joan Draper (P)

Blue Club ($250 - $499)Anonymous in honor of Sr. Anne McCarthyMr. & Mrs. James Arconti (P)Mr. & Mrs. John BarryMr. & Mrs. Peter Beal (P)Ms. Ann BrownMr. & Mrs. Wesley Byerly (P)Mr. & Mrs. Joe Carmen*Coldwell RealtorsThe Comas Family (P)

Mr. & Mrs. Jeff ConwayMr. & Mrs. James CotterMr. & Mrs. John CraigCT Business SystemsCzar Vending Inc.Danbury Ancient Order of HiberniansStephen & Kathleen (Gribbin) DeMarco ’88 (P)Ms. Joan DriscollMr. & Mrs. Steven Engelbrecht (P)Mr. & Mrs. Patrick Fink (P)Mr. & Mrs. Robert FinnMoira (Deakin) Finney ’93 ’93Mr. & Mrs. Kevin Flanagan (P)Mr. & Mrs. James Foley ’75 (P)Dr. & Mrs. Robert GamperGerald Garavel ’79Mr. & Mrs. John Gasparrini (P)Mr. & Mrs. Daniel GilbrideGreen Funeral HomeMr. & Mrs. Robert Hilliard/Fidelity Charitable FundMrs. Claire HinesIHS FacultyIovino BrothersIPC Systems, Inc.Mr. & Mrs. George Irving (P)Jowdy-Kane Funeral HomeJoan (Wixted) Kiely ’78K-Man Glass Corp.Mr. & Mrs. Patrick Mannion ’81Mr. Nicholas MaraglinoMs. Laurie Martone in honor of Chris DiElsi ’12Mr. & Mrs. Guy MascoloMr. Michael McGovern ’92Mr. & Mrs. John McKee (P)Melillo & MitchellMs. Maura MelodyMMC Matching Gifts ProgramMr. Joseph Muchanski*Mrs. Betsy Murphy*Mr. & Mrs. James Murphy ’66Mr. & Mrs. Robert Nelson ’02Norbert E. Mitchell Co. Inc.Ms. Meghan O’Connor (P)OEM Controls Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Olyha (P)Mr. & Mrs. Peter Opinante (P)Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Orrico (P)Mr. Paul OrsinoMr. & Mrs. Steve Palmer ’74Mr and Mrs Gerald Pucci (P)Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Rapley (P)Dr. & Mrs. Mark Renzi (P)Mr. Michael RiccioMr. Mark RobilottiMs. Marita RyanMichael & Ginny Ryan (P)Mrs. Hyang Im Ryoo (P)Mr. Thomas Saadi ’88Atty. Joseph Saffi ’67Saint Rose of Lima SchoolMs. Patricia Saviano ’69Silent Watchman SecurityMrs. Julie Sorcek*Mr. & Mrs. Matthew Stankey in memory of Dr. Pablo R. CorderoPaul Stascavage (P)

Ms. Claudia StephanMr. & Mrs. Ken Stevens (P)The Valentine Family (P)Mrs. Kathleen Witek (P)Mr. & Mrs. Kieran Xanthos (P)

Patrons Club ($100 - $249) Anonymous ’06Ms. Regina Adducci (P)Mr. & Mrs. George Aiello ’89Mrs. Terri Allen*Mr. & Mrs. Louis Amodeo ’79 (P)Mr. Matthew ArinielloMr. & Mrs. Timothy Armold (P)Assumption Greek Orthodox ChurchAthletes of ChristMr. & Mrs. Stanley Baker (P)Miss Roseanne Baranowski (P)Mr. & Mrs. Richard Bartley (P)Mr. & Mrs. Agostinho Bico (P)Mr. & Mrs. Joeph Bierwirth, Sr.Blansfield Builders, Inc.Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Boa ’72Mrs. Barbara (Dominakus) Braatz ’89Mr. & Mrs. Greg Broderick (P)Mr. Joseph BrownMr. & Mrs. Daniel Buckley (P)*Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Bukowski (P)Mr. & Mrs. Dominick Burke ’87Thomas & Debbie (Caravetta) Burke ’79 (P)Mrs. Lori (Dennehy) Burns ’76Mr. & Mrs. Mathew Burr (P)Mr. & Mrs. Marlon Cabrera (P)Ms. Elizabeth Cahill (P)Mr. & Mrs. Rocco Calo (P)Mr. & Mrs. Paul Campagna (P)Jennifer (Caraluzzi) Dimyan ’89Mr. & Mrs. Gabriel Carino, III (P)Mr. & Mrs. Robert CarlsenCartus CorporationMr. Daniel Casagrande ’72Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Cecera (P)Mr. & Mrs. John Cerrone (P)Mr. & Mrs. Philip Christe (P)Mrs. Nicole (Randazzo) Cipriani ’89Mrs. Rosanna ClavinMr. & Mrs. Charles Collins (P)Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Connors (P)Mr. & Mrs. Anthony ConteMr. & Mrs. Thomas Coppola (P)Bridget M. Corkery/Merck Partnership For GivingMr. & Mrs. Michael Corning (P)Mr. & Mrs. James Costa (P)Mr. & Mrs. James Cristantiello (P)Mr. & Mrs. Brian Cronin (P)Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Cross (P)Ms. Kara Crowley (P)CT Yankee Council (BSA)Mrs. Maggie Curran*Mr. & Mrs. John Curry (P)Mr. & Mrs. James Dalmedo (P)Mr. & Mrs. Gary Daniels (P)Mr. & Mrs. Amarildo DaSilva (P)Mr. & Mrs. Anthony D’Ausilio*Mr. & Mrs. Brian Davidson (P)Mrs. Patti Davies (P)

Thank you to the members of the Immaculate Gift ClubsEvery gift make a difference!

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Mr. & Mrs. Greg Davis (P) Mr. & Mrs. Antonio de Melo (P)Mr. & Mrs. Try DeabMr. & Mrs. Brendan Deakin ’86Mr. & Mrs. David Dear (P)Deeps HardwareMr. & Mrs. Ted Deisenroth (P)Mr. & Mrs. Michael Dekker ’80Mr. & Mrs. Robert Diamond (P)Mr. Stephen Digilio (P)Mr. & Mrs. Ricardo DiPierro (P)Dr. & Mrs. Arthur Dobos (P)Mr. & Mrs. Peter Drake ’85 (P)Msgr. Thomas Driscoll in memory of Chris ReyesMr. & Mrs. James Duffy (P)Mr. & Mrs. Kevin Dunleavy*Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Dunn (P)Mr. & Mrs. James Eden (P)Elegant Rose Bridal CenterMr. Brian Elston ’86Hon. & Mrs. Gene Eriquez ’71 (P)Mr. & Mrs. Jesse Esteban (P)Mr. & Mrs. Clifton Fenton in memory of Mr. Michael RobbinsMr. James FisherDr. & Mrs. Jack S. C. FongMr. & Mrs. James Forte (P)Mrs. Kristine (Gibbons) Foss ’85Mr. William Fowler*Mr. & Mrs. Antonio Franqueira (P)Mr. Michael Fredette ’14Ms. Karen FreitagGager, Emerson, Richart, Bower & ScalzoMr. & Mrs. James Gallagher ’90 (P)Mr. & Mrs. Peter Gallagher ’75Kara (Azzariti) Gally ’96Dr. & Mrs. Joseph GericsMr. Robert Gerwien, Sr.Cathleen Gianfranceschi ’78Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Girardot (P)Mr. & Mrs. Peter Girolamo (P)Mr. Jeffrey Goethals ’89Mr. & Mrs. Timothy Gorman ’85Mr. & Mrs. Rigo Griggs, Sr. (P)Mr. & Mrs. Edward GrossMs. Marcia Gross (P)Walter & Eileen Gross (P) in honor of Connor Gross ’14Mr. & Mrs. Ted Hagan (P)Mr. & Mrs. Kevin Haley (P)Mr. & Mrs. Warren Hall (P)Hantsch Electric Inc.Mr. & Mrs. Calvin Hewitt (P)Mr. & Mrs. Rob Hilliard (P)/Reader’s Digest FdnMr. & Mrs. Paul Hiro ’68Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Hogan ’90Mr. John Houghton (P)Mr. & Mrs. Michael Hrabcsak (P)Mrs. Cynthia Hughes (P)Mr. & Mrs. Michael Hughes, Sr. (P)Mr. & Mrs. Christopher HulmeMr. & Mrs. Thomas Hyland (P)Angela Jeffrey ’89Peter & Shirley Jeffrey

Mr. & Mrs. Peter Jennings (P)JK SalesMs. Penny JohnsonMr. & Mrs. Anton Kaeslin (P)Mr. & Mrs. Don Kallberg (P)Kane FuneralMr. & Mrs. Konstantine Kapetanopoulos (P)Mr. & Mrs. Jayson Karp (P)Michael J. Kearns ’68 ’68Mr. & Mrs. Abraham Kendziorski (P)Dr. Joseph KennyDr. Cathleen Kowalski ’68Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Kozlowski ’80 (P)Mr. & Mrs. David Kulo ’80 (P)Mr. & Mrs. Robert Leggett/PepsiCoBeth Anne LiVolsi ’89Kathy LiVolsi ’82Mr. & Mrs. Cesar Lopes (P)Lopresti & Sons CartingMr. & Mrs. Paul Ludanyi (P)Mr. & Mrs. Dan Luongo (P)Mr. David LusardiMr. & Mrs. Greg MacKenzie (P)Mr. & Mrs. Luis Magana (P)Ms. Joan MagnerMr. & Mrs. Michael Maher (P)Mr. & Mrs. Steve Mais (P)Mr. & Mrs. Christopher Mango ’82/The Hartford Ins.Ms. Dorothy MarconiMr. & Mrs. Dean Martin (P)Mrs. Sherry Marussich (P)Mr. Steve Maxwell ’91Ms. Mary Mazzucco ’81Sr. Anne McCarthyMrs. Cynthia (Campbell) McHugh ’80Mr. & Mrs. Gregory McKennaMelrose School BoardMr. & Mrs. Paul MohnMs. Joanne MontesiElizabeth Wierengo Moran ’73Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Murphy ’66Mr. & Mrs. Gregory Murphy (P)Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Murphy (P)Mr. Matthew Murphy ’98Mr. & Mrs. Paul Myott ’86Mr. & Mrs. Michael Natal (P)Newtown Savings BankMr. & Mrs. Mark Nolan ’76Mr. & Mrs. Jorge Nunes (P)Lucia and Steve O’HaraMs. Margaret O’KeefeMr. & Mrs. James Olencki (P)Mr. & Mrs. Angelico OliveiraMr. & Mrs. Steven Olivo (P)Pearson CurriculumMr. & Mrs. Philip PetroskyPippa’s Sports CafeRobert & Lisa (Briscoe) Plumb ’78 (P)*Ms. Rachael PospisilMs. Lisa Powers ’78Mr. & Mrs. John Priest, Jr. (P)Ms. Joan Pryde ’77Mr. John Raccio

Reader’s Digest FoundationMr. J. Patrick Richardson ’67Mr. & Mrs. Jorge Rivera (P)Rizzuto’s Restaurant GroupMs. Rene Rossman ’15Mr. & Mrs. David Rudolf (P)Saint Elizabeth Seton ParishSaint Marguerite Bourgeoys ParishSaint Nicholas Byzantine ChurchMs. Mary Elizabeth Salame ’81Drs. Kenneth and Joann Sangiacomo (P)Mr. Thomas Sansone ’78Savings Bank of DanburySavings Bank of DanburyMr. & Mrs. John Scharfenberg (P)Bob Schlichtig ’89 ’89Mr. James SchmotterMr. & Mrs. Jonathan Schultz (P)Mr. & Mrs. Paul Schuyler (P)Mr. & Mrs. William Schweitzer (P)Mr. Wayne ShepperdMr. & Mrs. Michael Sherwood (P)Shock ElectricMonika Shubert ’90Mr. & Mrs. Paul Sotnik ’79Ms. Eleanor Staib ’73Mr. Devin Stilson ’69Mrs. Nanci Stockmann*Mr. & Mrs. Art Strenkert (P)Mr. & Mrs. Michael Sturges ’67Ms. Denise Sullivan ’66Mr. & Mrs. Simon SumbergMs. Joan Takacs (P)Taunton Wine & Liquor, LLCTom & Alice Taylor*Mr. & Mrs. Keith Thuesen (P)Mr. & Mrs. Mark Vaghi ’71Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Vairo (P)Mr. & Mrs. Robert Van Houten ’72Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Vannucci in memory of Freida SmolskiMr. & Mrs. Albert Vitiello (P)Mrs. Ellen Vogt-Meyst ’89 Mr. & Mrs. Charles Volpe, II ’78 (P)Mr. & Mrs. Henry VosswinkelMr. Xinghao Wang ’12Ms. Susan Ward (P)Mr. & Mrs. Jonathan Wedvik (P)Western Connecticut Health NetworkMrs. Kelly (Moffa) Whalen ’90Ms. Amy WhykoMr. & Mrs. Charles Williams memory of Candace Lee Williams Mrs. Margaret (Reese) Williamson ’71Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Wojnicki (P)Mr. & Mrs. David Yankana (P)Yusen Associates, Inc.Ms. Gladis Zambrano (P)Mr. Joseph Zielinski (P)

*= faculty and staffP= parent/guardian of current students

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.

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Friends Club (Up to $99) Active NetworkMr. & Mrs. Victor AlvesMr. & Mrs. Arthur Amend ’94Ms. Gail Angermann (P)Mr. & Mrs. Gilberto Arruda (P)Mrs. Sandra (Arconti) Atanasoff ’78Ms. Nancy Baldaserini ’71George & Elizabeth BeattyMr. William Bethke (P)Mr. David Bierwirth ’89Mr. Joseph Bierwirth ’84Mr. & Mrs. Michael Bierwirth ’93*Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Bissonette (P)Mr. & Mrs. Denis BouffardMr. Terence Brady (P)Ms. Elizabeth BreitschColleen M. Brereton (P)*Mr. & Mrs. James Brew ’72Mr. & Mrs. Brian Broggy (P)Mrs. Judith BrownMr. & Mrs. Louis Brugnatelli (P)Mr. & Mrs. John BurnsMs. Maria CanoMs. Elsa Milena CardonaMs. Magnolia CardonaMr. & Mrs. James CarleyMr. Thomas CarleyMs. Ginny CarrollMr. Jamar D. Carter (P)Ms. Nancy Cedeno (P)Mr. Minghao Chen ’14Mrs. Dolly ChongMrs. Vivian Clare (P)Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Clarke ’78 (P)Mr. Brian CochraneMr. & Mrs. Jack Cole in memory of Mr. Michael RobbinsMr. & Mrs. William ConnollyMs. Marie ConvertitoMr. & Mrs. John CotteMr. & Mrs. John Courtney (P)Mrs. Lisa (Broadbridge) Coyle ’81Mr. & Mrs. William Craig ’74Mr. & Mrs. Frank Cuccia (P)Mr. & Mrs. Lloyd Cutsumpas memory of Dianne ZielinskiMr. Marcos Da Conceiao (P)Ms. Margaret DahlemMr. & Mrs. Charles Daily (P)Danielle Daria ’94 ’94Mr. & Mrs. Arthur DavisMs. Norma Dejesus (P)Mr. & Mrs. Edward DelanyMr. & Mrs. Ralph Deluca III (P)Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Denardis (P)Mr. & Mrs. Mark Dennen (P)Mark DePaul in memory of Louis DePaul/ Pitney BowesMr. & Mrs. John DiCarlo (P)Mr. James DiGiacomo*Mr. & Mrs. Mark Diot (P)Mr. & Mrs. Don Doering (P)Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Douglas (P)

Ms. Patricia DuffMs. Renee DuffMr. & Mrs. Chris Duran (P)Mr. & Mrs. Andrew DurkinMr. & Mrs. John EdmondMr. Joseph EganMrs. Patricia (Curran) Ellsworth ’67Marc Ennis ’93Mr. & Mrs. Celcio “Sal” EnteadoMr. & Mrs. Robert EspositoMr. Zikang Feng ’13Mr. & Mrs. Paul (Barrier) Ferreira ’91 (P)Mrs. Maureen FicoMs. Mary Finn (P)Mr. Kevin FitzgeraldMs. Patricia Franklin in memory of Mr. Michael RobbinsMr. & Mrs. Harold Gantert ’74Mr. & Mrs. James GavinMr. & Mrs. Carl Gehring (P)Mr. & Mrs. Anastasias Gianopoulos (P)Mr. & Mrs. Carl GilbertMs. Kimberly GirilloGlobal ImpactMr. & Mrs. Franasco Gonzalez (P)Mrs. Gladys Gonzalez*Mr. Eric GordonMr. Gary Gramling ’72Ms. Patricia GrantMr. & Mrs. Thomas GreenThe Greenwood Family ’78Mr. Marc GrenierMrs. Alice Grover*Nizar & Dua Haddad (P)Mr. & Mrs. John HanniganMr. Tim HarkinMs. Genevieve (Gilbert) Harrison ’71 in memory of Michael RobbinsMr. & Mrs. Eamon L. Hart ’96Mrs. Kim Hassiak Mr. & Mrs. John Herlihy. Sr. (P)Mr. & Mrs. Ismael Hernandez (P)Mr. & Mrs. William HibbardMr. & Mrs. Harry HopperMs. Katherine HurleyMr. & Mrs. Eric Hutchison ’75 (P)Mr. & Mrs. Michael IvesterMr. & Mrs. William JakubekMr. & Mrs. Raymond Jimenez (P)Ms. Amal Johnston (P)Mr. & Mrs. David Jordan in memory of Michael RobbinsMr. David Jossick (P)Mr. Deokhwan Jung ’13Mr. Jin Hyug Kang ’13Mr. & Mrs. Kevin Keenan (P)Mr. & Mrs. Carmelo KishMs. Suzanne KloosMr. & Mrs. Jim KnipperMr. & Mrs. William Kuroski ’84 (P)Mr. & Mrs. Paul Lagas (P)Mr. & Mrs. Thomas LaporteLavelle & Herron

Mrs. Lynne Lemme*Mr. & Mrs. Steven Leone (P)Ms. Joan LeveilleMs. Grace LinhardMr. & Mrs. Theodore LinstrumMr. & Mrs. LiVolsi in memory of Jeff GautrauMegan LiVolsi ’97Ms. Joan LockeMrs. Karen Loker*Ms. Meghan Loya ’12Martin & Jennifer (Brockelman) Lynch ’79 (P)Kathleen J. LyonsMs. Elizabeth Maguire ’68Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Maguire (P)Mr. & Mrs. Robert Mancini (P)Mrs. Maureen (Mango) Austin ’88Mrs. Veronica MazzuccoMr. & Mrs. David McCann (P)Mr. & Mrs. Joseph McCann ’79 (P)Mr. Daniel McCorkle ’12 (P)Mr. & Mrs. Kevin McGinniss (P)Ms. Betty Lou McKeonSen. Michael McLachlanTerri Fasig-McLaughlin ’76Mr. James McNultyMs. Dale Mello (P)Mr. Ernest MeyerMs. Nancy Meyer ’76Mr. & Mrs. Nelson Mingachos ’89 (P)Mr. & Mrs. Steven Moretti (P)Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Morgado ’90Mr. & Mrs. Mark Morosky (P)Anne Ragusa & James Morris (P)Mr. & Mrs. Jacob MullerMrs. Catherine (Richardson) Murdock ’69Mr. & Mrs. Richard Nathanson ’79 (P)Mr. & Mrs. Paul F. NavesMr. Ed NessellMr. & Mrs. Thomas Neville ’74Ms. Angela Nicolosi (P)Shawn & Pam (Haddad) O’Brien ’83 (P)Mrs. Ann O’HaraMr. J.P. O’KeefeMs. Maryann Oley (P)Mr. Michael Palmer ’69Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Palumbo in memory of Mr. Michael RobbinsMs. Jean PavlinskyMr. & Mrs. Richard PerryMr. Thomas Pesce ’99Mr. Christopher Philbrick ’89Mr. & Mrs. Peter PietrasKevin & Robin (Pennell) Preusse ’77 (P)Mr. Dan Proto*Ms. Marie Proverb*Mr. Louis QuinnMs. Janet RagusaMr. & Mrs. Arthur Ravo (P)Mr. & Mrs. Douglas Read (P)Regional YMCA of Western CTMr. Brendan Reilly ’10Mr. Marino Ricart

Please join us for our 2011-12 Donor Appreciation Reception on Oct. 17 at 6:30 PM at Tarrywile Mansion in Danbury, CT.

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Friends Club (Up to $99) continued Mr. Michael RizzoMrs. Jeannie Robbins (P)Mr. & Mrs. Mark RoggMr. Tom RossmanMs. Kelly RossomandoMr. & Mrs. Anthony Sanches (P)Ms. Justine SavageMs. Veronica SchretterMr. & Mrs. Dennis SharpMr. & Mrs. Alexander Shvartsman (P)Mr. & Mrs. Paul Silva (P)Mr. Eric Sorcek ’09Mr. & Mrs. Paul Stankiewicz (P)Mr. & Mrs. Bryan Stark (P)Mr. & Mrs. Craig Stein (P)Mr. & Mrs. John Stocks, III (P)Mrs. Carol Stone*Ms. Tammy (Hoppstein) Sullivan ’83 (P)Mr. & Mrs. James Sweeney

Mr. & Mrs. Dean Tarsi ’68Mr. John ThomasMr. John Thorne ’67Mr. James Tierney ’67Mr. & Mrs. Carlos Tirado (P)Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey Van Vooren in memory of Mr. Michael RobbinsMs. Kathleen Vannucci ’00 in memory of Freida SmolskiMolly Vannucci ’01Dr. & Mrs. Lupo Villega (P)Mr. & Mrs. Dominick Volpe (P)Mr. & Mrs. Richard Waag (P)Mr. & Mrs. Geoffrey Wakeford ’77 (P)Nancy Wallace ’96Mr. & Mrs. William Ward ’74Mr. Jeffrey WedvikMrs. Alexa Wild*Mr. Michael Yomazzo

Nick Costa ’13, Connor O’Brien ’13, Andrew & Adam Witek ’13, Ricky Kerins ’13

Mallory McCann ’14 and Rachel Maguire ’14 stand by the school sign donated by the Class of 1990

Top Class Participation198219761977

26% Alumni of Ttl Donors

Who Gave?100% Administration97% Advisory Board

64% Faculty/Staff

Pamela Rosetti ’12, Alexa Sakorafos ’12, Narmien Haddad ’12, Samantha Angermann ’12

Marcos Oliveira ’12, Xinghao Wang ’12 and Felipe Teixeira ’12

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Grandparents & Special Persons DayOn May 17th, the students and staff at Immaculate brought a tradition back and welcomed over 70 grandparents

and special guests to celebrate Mass. It was followed by a breakfast hosted by the Immaculate Parents Association. Save the Date: May 9, 2013 for the next Grandparents & Special Persons Day.

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This year’s donor spotlight is about the Rizzo Family. Tony and Joan Rizzo are the heart of the Rizzo family. They have four children: Mike, Mary Jean, Anthony Jr. and Ross. The Rizzo family believes very strongly in “giving back” to their community and they are proud to sup-port Immaculate High School, the school that has assisted in the education of several of their children/grandchildren: Kristi, Anthony III, Chelsie, Ryan, Nicholas, Stephanie, Steven, Sara and “soon-to-be” MacKenzie. The family members are dedicated to whatever they commit to, giving 100% all of the time.

IHS President Kathleen Casey reflected, “As soon as I began learning about the Immaculate com-munity, I kept hearing the name ’Rizzo’. I was impressed with the many stories I heard about how the family supported the school. I was even more impressed when I began to meet the family members and work with them on different committees and events. The entire family, all three generations and all the cousins, are committed to the school. The family’s strong stewardship has truly raised the bar for fundraising and has been instrumental in enhancing the facility. I am excited about Tony Jr. be-ing named Chairman of the IHS Advisory Board, and look forward to working with him to advance the Mission of Immaculate.”

Starting back when Bob Gerwin was Principal of the School and Tony Sr. was attending an evening event with him, Tony Sr. brought it to his attention that the parking lot was dark and that he would address the issue. The very next day, he had lights installed in the parking lot.

When asked to raise money for the Science Department, he did so with the help of Wayne Shepperd. Tony Sr. always believed in his message: “It’s for the kids.” His next worthy cause was to revitalize the school’s golf tournament, which he did by chairing it in 2003 and having his sons, Anthony and Mike and son-in-law, Tony Rebeiro, serve on the Committee. For all of his contributions to Immaculate, in 2010, Tony Sr. was presented the Nancy K. Dolan Leadership Award. This award was established to pay tribute to those who unselfishly give of themselves to their community, charitable causes and the education of our youth.

Anthony Jr. went on to become Chairman of the Golf Committee from 2004 to 2007 and in 2008 was the recipient of the tournament’s 6th Annual Gold Tee Award. This recognition is for an in-dividual who has made a significant impact on Immaculate, especially in the area of athletics. He became a member of the Advisory Board in 2003 and in 2009 became Vice Chairman. In June 2012, he was appointed Chairman of the Board. Also in 2003, he was a member of the Develop-ment Committee and acted as the Committee Chairman from 2009 until the end of June, 2012. Mary Jean (Rizzo) Rebeiro has been a member of the Advisory Board and a member of the De-velopment Committee since 2009. Ross Rizzo will be joining the Development Committee this year. This year, he volunteered for the school’s Midnight Run and oversaw the renovations to the softball field. Debbie Rizzo was the Gala Chairperson for 2001 and 2002 and a member of the Gala Committee in 1999 & 2000. She was also the Cheerleading Coach from 2000 to 2002. Patty Rizzo co-chaired the Gala in 2004-2005, 2010-2012. Jeanette Rizzo has co-chaired it with her for the last two years and they will continue to do so in 2013.

Members of the third generation have also stepped up to the plate. All the children and grandchildren who attended Immaculate have devoted countless hours to such worthy school causes as the Gala, Golf Tournament, Midnight Run, various other special events and Chelsie ’08 was just named the Assistant Varsity Field Hockey coach for the Mustangs.

The family has made commitments to the Mustang Valley Field, the softball fields and the gym bleachers project. Also, they have supported the Annual Fund and the Gala. One of the many other special school events they contributed to because they believe in encourag-ing school spirit, was the Boys Basketball State Championship Game where the Rizzo Family provided the buses to transport the students to the event that was held at Mohegan Sun.

Immaculate High School appreciates the endless support of three generations of the Rizzo family for their numerous contributions and their belief in the school and our mission. Currently, the third generation of the Rizzo family, which is the first generation of the Immaculate alumni, is carrying on the tradition. The family has commented that they consider themselves blessed to be able to give back to Immaculate on the many levels that they do. They encourage the community to support Immaculate in any and every way possible, keeping in mind that the gift of education is one that lasts a lifetime…And always remember: “It’s for the kids.”

Donor SpotlightThe Rizzo Family

Three Generations of Giving

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Ways of GivingAnnual 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.

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 education 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. The Business Office can put you in touch with licensed estate planners who are ready to assist you.

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.

Gifts may accrue significant tax benefits for the giver. For further information on ways of giving, please call Susan Nolan, Business Office at (203) 744-1510 ext. 135, or donate online at www.immaculatehs.org.

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We invite you to visit the Immaculate campus to see what updates have been recently made.

New baseball dugouts!New fence, dugouts and retaining wall for the softball field!

Alex Ascensio ’89David Bierwirth ’89Kathleen & Chris CaseyNicole (Randazzo) Cipriani ’89 Norman Clarkson ’70 Joseph Draper ’82Bill FowlerThe Hatcher FamilyRandy & Lisa Henley John & Diana HookerJames & Carol LiVolsiMichael MazzuccoRalph McIntosh ’68 Mark & Raeleen MedranoNelson Mingachos ’89Nate Morgan ’89Mustang All-Sport Club

Bob & Susan Nolan ’70NY-CONN Corp. Michael Pennella ’70Robert & Lisa Plumb ’78Preferred MaintenanceGary & Mary Raymond ’77Richard RaymondRizzo ElectricRobert H. Lord Corp.Jennifer & Samuel RosenblumCarmillo & Gloria Santomero Ralph Scozzafava ’76 Nanci & Paul StockmannDavid Sullivan ’89Wells Fargo BankWestchester Modular HomesDave & Kara Woods

Bleacher project donors: Dugout project donors:Robert CescaPaul Convertito ’77Mr. & Mrs. David FredetteBob Gerwein Jr. ’81The Hannigan FamilyMr. & Mrs. Rob HilliardIBMKathy & Patrick Mannion ’81Mustang All-Sport Club

Tom Neville ’74O&G IndustriesBob Pennell MasonryKevin & Robin Preusse ’77Mr. & Mrs. Arthur RavoMike Loya ’79/Ring’s EndMr. & Mrs. Keith SherrickSilvestri Fencing

Softball project donor:

Anonymous

• The school technology infrastructure and wireless system were upgraded for 21st century learning.• A security system with motion detectors was installed.• The IPA provided funding for foyer enhancements.• The faculty room was renovated by board members Mike Mazzucco and Joe Boa.• New bleachers were installed and the gym floor stripped and repainted.• Classroom makeovers including new student desks continued.• Goodrich Corporation donated funds for a potential weather station.

Thank you to the Immaculate Parents Association (IPA), especially departing President Terry Tortora (2010-2012) for volunteering your time and talent coordinating school events and much more:

IPA BOARD (2011-2012)Terry Tortora, PresidentShaun Budnik, Treasurer

Sue Ward, SecretaryKen Stevens and Mike Loya ’79, Midnight Run Ministry

Nitsa Carino, HospitalityMaria Rapley, Volunteer Coordinator

Stefanie Opinante, Mustang WearDonna Lasco, Parent Ambassador Coordinator

Thank you to the volunteers of the Mustang All-Sport Club (MASC), especially departing President Bobby Nolan ’70, P’09 & ’12 (2006-2012) for his leadership and tireless dedication.

MASC Board (2011-2012)Bob Nolan ’70, President

Debbie Burke ’79, Vice PresidentMaria Sharp, SecretaryNancy Olyha, Treasurer

Jon Case, At LargeMichael Bierwirth ’93, Athletic Director

Joe Carmen, Principal

Class of 1970’s Mike Penella, Bobby Nolan, Rick Bickel, Buddy Clarkson

IPA volunteers Sharon Reilly, Maria Rapley, Jacqui Baker and Terry Tortora

IPA volunteers Jennifer Rosenblum, Susan Nolan, Maria Rapley, Stefanie

Opinante and Theresa Grube

Thank you to Michael Mazzucco, P’13 for his leadership and expertise on all facility improvement projects.

New gym bleachers!

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Thank you to our Donorsfor making a difference in the lives of

Immaculate High School Students.

Julia Decker ’15 and McKenna Raymond ’15

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