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BOARD AND SCHOOL OFFICER LISTING BOARD OF CORPORATE MEMBERS Br. Donald Blauvelt, C.S.C. Br. James Branigan, C.S.C. Br. William Nick, C.S.C. Br. William Zaydak, C.S.C. BOARD OF DIRECTORS Jeffrey Fryer ’87, Chair Edmund J. Malaspina, Jr. ’85, Vice-Chair Keith Sullivan ’83, Treasurer Matthew Stevens ’05, Secretary

Students Learn about Distracted Driving & Self Defense

MEMBERS Salvatore Agati ’75 Mary Brigham ’79 Patrick Clifford Christopher Ciarleglio ’00 Bernard Dzinski ’81 Robert Fazo ’76 Todd Genovese ’88 Msgr. Thomas Ginty ’76 Sarah Herlihy ’06 Ivan Lucuk ’00 Kevin McSherry ’75 Todd Montello ’86 Philip Mongelluzzo ’90 Christopher Mulville ’03 Julie Porzio ’81 Salvatore Porzio ’79 Norby Williamson ’81

This past year, Holy Cross continued its tradition of educating the entire student by hosting two events that focused on safety.

Tom Pettinicchi ’79 and Jeremy D’Amico ’07 from D’Amico & Pettinicchi, LLC delivered a powerful presentation on distracted driving for our sophomore and junior classes. Tom and Jeremy talked to the students about other kids their age in relatable circumstances. “They made the students question if sending texts or viewing social media posts were more important than another human being’s life,” said Terri Ann Parks, Director of Admissions. “Students learned that distracted driving isn’t just texting. It’s eating, changing the radio or having someone else in the car who is exhibiting distractive behaviors.”

This past spring, Holy Cross and St. Mary’s Hospital co-sponsored the Jane Doe No More Program. This self-defense program is designed to give women and girls a fighting chance in the face of attack. The women learned awareness tips, escape strategies and kick, strike and blow techniques designed to disable assailants and enable escape. Mothers and daughters from the Holy Cross community participated in this very important event.

“This is an excellent program for all women, especially those going off to college,” said Gayle Hill, a parent and former tri-President of the Mothers’ Club. “The stories and lessons shared through this program show us how persistence and faith can turn a bad situation around.”

ADMINISTRATION Margaret Leger, President Michael Giampetruzzi ’95, Vice President for Student Life Andrea Rodriguez, Vice President of Academics Cary Razza Fappiano ’85, Vice President for Advancement ADVANCEMENT OFFICE Donna Marino, Director of Annual Giving Terri Ann Parks, Director of Admissions Mike Phelan ’89, Director of Alumni & Special Events Todd Santa Maria ’94, Director of Communications & Marketing PHOTOGRAPHERS Art Rich, Phil Dutton DESIGN & PRODUCTION CEH Design, Bethel, CT PRINTING GHP Printing

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’ve always been interested in Science,” said faculty member, Chris Sutton. “We can use our observations to learn about how the universe works. Science offers a more hands-on approach. Students can use skills and lab activities to learn about the world about them, rather than being told about the world about them.”

This sentiment is coveted by the teachers who make up Holy Cross’s Science Department. Under the leadership of Department Head, Erik Lanese, the

Holy Cross’s Science Department Department offers a plethora of classes that span the spectrum from the standards (Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science and Physics) to the Advanced (Neuroscience, AP Biology, Anatomy & Physiology, AP Physics and AP Environmental Science).

“Interest in Science has always been high,” said Mr. Lanese. “The curriculum is challenging and beneficial for students going into their college classes. Most definitely have an interest in the biological and human sides of science. However,

there are a good number of students who gravitate towards the chemistry/ physics side.”

The Science Department is comprised of teachers who possess great teaching experience and life experience.

Mr. Lanese performs double duty as the school’s Athletic Trainer. Kathryn Harnish, a Northeastern graduate, spent many years as a Physical Therapist.

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is a well-rounded instructor in all thingsscience and was recently named Holy Cross’s Educator of the Year. Sarah Ciarleglio ’08 brought many missiontype influences to the department where the student is educated in a holistic manner.

Ms. Ciarleglio, along with Mrs. Harnish and Mr. Lacilla apply their lessons to what is going on in the news. “The Environmental Science class starts off with a Question of the Day,” said Mr. Lacilla. “We look at current events including political topics, weather,

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material. I am entranced by their lectures and our discussions.”

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“We are not just colleagues,” said Mr. Lanese. “We are friends. We collaborate on the direction of the department. We discuss necessary growth, philosophies and direction.”

hurricanes, tornadoes and climate change. We have debated and discussed meteorology, natural disasters and infectious diseases such as the Zika Virus.

It is a discussion-based class.”

Ms. Ciarleglio aims to make Science fun for her students. She looks beyond the memorization aspect and focuses on applying scientific concepts to everyday lives. “I tell my Biology students that things they learn now could help them down the road,” she said. “When they become parents and have a sick kid, they will want to understand what the doctors are saying to them.”

“Our teachers get so excited about the material,” said Antonio D’Amelio ’17. “I am entranced by their lectures and our discussions. I have embraced that, and it has become a part of me. My experiences have really changed the way I think about things.”

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Antonio will study BioMedical Sciences at Quinnipiac University and plans to go into Pre-Med. He is not

Long-time friends, Cayla Fappiano ’11 & Kyle Humphrey ’09

alone. Several Crusaders have gone on to have a career in the Sciences including the world of medicine.

Mary Beth Coelho ’82 and Dan Coelho ’78 have had longstanding careers in medicine as a veterinarian and the Chairman of the Anesthesia Department at Charlotte Hungerford Hospital, respectively. “Holy Cross did an amazing job of preparing me for college,” said Dan. “I still remember my teachers, Brother Harold Hathaway, C.S.C. and Mr. Avi Ornstein who was an MIT grad.”

Dan has seen many evolutions over his 26 year career, mostly in technological advancement. However, one thing stands out more than the others. “There are more females in medical school today. It is about 55/45.

Medicine is much more balanced. That never would have occurred 20 years ago.”

Childhood friends Kyle Humphrey ’09 and Cayla Fappiano ’11 reconnected while studying and working at Georgetown in Washington, DC. Kyle, a graduate of Boston College (BS, Nursing) and Yale University (MS, Nursing), landed his first job at Georgetown University Hospital.

He currently works at Yale’s Neurosurgical Intensive Care Unit. Cayla worked for the Georgetown Department of Family Medicine within the Georgetown University Hospital on a Phase I FDA clinical drug trial. She studied probiotics in yogurt and the impact on

gastrointestinal activity. She participated in clinical research and worked directly with the patients. For the past two years, she worked as a Health Care Consultant for Lockton Companies, an Insurance Broker. She was part of a team that managed health and welfare programs for families in the DC area.

“I much prefer the one-on-one patient centered care,” said Cayla. “However, it is important to see it from all sides.” Cayla was commissioned in the United States Air Force and will attend Georgetown Medical School in August of 2017.

The teachers enjoy hearing back from their students. Mr. Lanese has

former students who are now doctors, occupational therapists, nurses, physical therapists, and physician’s assistants. “In the moment of being a teacher, you don’t recognize the impact you have on kids,” he said. “Every now and then, you get a letter, an email or a visit. They have kind and meaningful words for you. It gives us a sense of pride at the end of the day.”

“Mr. Lanese was awesome,” said Sara Ciarlo ’08, a Physician’s Assistant at the Saint Mary’s Hospital ER. “I also played soccer at Holy Cross. I got to know him while I was recovering from injuries. He was my Athletic Trainer. That sparked more interest in getting into medicine.”

“Mr. Lanese’s Neuroscience class got me interested in medicine,” said Kyle.

“Ultimately, it inspired my career trajectory.”

Dan Coehlo ’78 with wife, Mary Beth ’82 and sons Cameron ’16 and Blake.

The first class teachers of the Holy Cross Science Department aim to give their students an appreciation for science and a desire to learn more about the world.

“We give them the skills they need to be successful in college science,” said Mr. Sutton. “We also want them to leave with a sense of awe and wonder about the world. A lot of stuff in Science is unknown. There are new discoveries happening all the time.”

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commencement HOLY CROSS HIGH SCHOOL celebrated its 46th Commencement Exercises on Sunday, June 4, 2017. Diplomas and special awards were distributed to the Class of 2017. Heartfelt speeches and parting words were shared by Board members, administrators, students and special guests. “We are a community of faith,” said President, Peg Leger in her Congratulatory Address. “We are teachers and students together, experiencing prayer and fellowship, where we grow in our commitment to God, one another, the church and the local community.”

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matriculation listing for the class of 2017 Albertus Magnus College Anna Maria College Assumption College Atlanta Metropolitan State College Becker College (3) Boston College (2) Boston University Central CT State University Clark University

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College of Mount St. Vincent College of the Holy Cross Dean College Eastern CT State University Endicott College for Nursing Fairfield University (2) Florida Gulf Coast University (2) Florida Southwestern State College

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Fordham University Fordham University @ Lincoln Center George Mason University Green Mountain College Hofstra University Indiana University @ Bloomington Iona College (3) James Madison University

Johnson and Wales King’s College Manhattan College Marist College (3) Miami University Mount Ida College Naugatuck Valley Community College (5) NAVY

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1 Guest Speaker, Connecticut State Representative – 71st General Assembly District and Holy Cross parent, Anthony D’Amelio 2 President Peg Leger with alumni faculty & staff members 3 Nicholas Phillips & Jack Ward 4 Alec Marshall & Leandro Mongelluzzo 5 Rose Hill & Gabrielle Goldman

9 Warren Morrison 10 Jonathan Barney with faculty member, Tefta Bushka

6 Danning Shi & Wenkai (Kevin) Tao

11 Valedictorian Gillian Russo & Salutatorian Andrea Pettinico

7 Jillian Campbell & Ava Calabrese

New England College Norwich University Pace University Pennsylvania State University Porter and Chester Post University Pratt Institute of Art & Design Providence College Quinnipiac University (5) Rochester Institute of Technology

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Roger Williams University Sacred Heart University (3) Saint John’s University Salve Regina University (2) Simmons College Southern CT State University (4) Springfield College St. Edward’s University Stonehill College The College of Wooster

UMASS-Amherst University of California (2) University of Connecticut (12) University of Hartford University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign University of Mary Washington University of Miami University of North Carolina @ Charlotte

University of Oregon University of Rhode Island University of San Francisco University of Tampa Wentworth Institute of Technology Western CT State University (6) Western New England University (2) Wittenberg University Worcester Polytechnic Institute (3)

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C onnections CRUSADER PROFILE

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s a Holy Cross student, Megan Dwyer ’05 was a diligent scholar and multi-sport athlete, playing on the soccer, basketball, softball and track

teams. Varsity Girls’ Basketball Coach Frank Lombardo ’85 made an indelible impact on her. “When you played for him, it wasn’t just about playing basketball,” she said. “It was about being the best version of you.”

She attended Central CT State University (B.S., History & Secondary Education, M.S., Educational Leadership) knowing that she wanted to be a teacher.

After college, Coach Lombardo asked Ms. Dwyer to be Holy Cross’s Assistant Coach for Freshmen Basketball. A year later, she began teaching US History and Psychology. Shortly thereafter, she was offered her current role, Director of Student Activities. She is also a co-Head Coach for Girls’ Varsity Softball and an Assistant Coach for Varsity Girls’ Basketball.

Ms. Dwyer is well respected by her colleagues and students as a teacher,

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about playing basketball, it was about being the best version of you.” a coach and a friend. As Director of Student Activities, she spearheads many school events including the Elementary School Leadership Conference, the Role Model Dinner, Halloween Happening and Founders’ Week, among others.

Ms. Dwyer with the Varsity Girls’ Softball team. The girls recently won their third state championship title.

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“We have a really good balance of carrying out traditional events and adding new programming that gives our students different experiences,” she said. “For the last few years, we have gone on weeklong Service Trips. Last year, we went to Virginia. This year, over 40 kids went to Philadelphia and spent the entire time giving back to others.”

Ms. Dwyer has also led numerous student-athletes to championship level status as a coach for Varsity Girls’ Softball.

She started coaching the sport seven years ago and was named Co-Head Coach in 2014. The team won the Class S Championship in 2015, 2016 and 2017.

Recently, she was named Coach of the Year – Class S for Softball by the CIAC. The girls have really stepped it up over the years,” she said. “Together, we have built a program that is respected for both athletic abilities and character. It has been really special to see them develop their skills and form friendships that will last a lifetime.”

This is a program that echoes the experiences that she had as a studentathlete playing for Coach Lombardo.

“I am very proud of her,” said Mr. Lombardo. “She has done extremely well as a Head Coach. When she was a player for me, she had great integrity and good moral character. I am proud that she has turned into the adult and role model that we knew she could be.”

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Individual players named All-State and All-NVL.

ALL-STATE STUDENT-ATHLETES: Adam Razza ’17 (Football), Kiley Harnish ’18 (Girls’ Soccer), Madelynn Mowad ’18 (Girls’ Swimming & Diving), Nyzair Rountree ’18 and DeAndre Wallace ’18 (both Boys’ Basketball), Idalis Miranda ’17 (Girls’ Basketball), Lucas Racevicius ’18, Ben Bowler ’19, Jack Tucker ’19, Sam Mason ’19, Chris Fryer ’18, Ryan Hickey ’18 and Alex Ford ’19 (all Boys’ Swimming & Diving), Catherine Barber ’17, Maegan McGrenery ’17, Allie Catalano ’17 and Nikki-Lee Rostedt ’18 (all Cheerleading), Matt Bonvicini ’17 and Fran Phelan ’18 (Boys’ Baseball) and Sarah Lawton ’17 (Girls’ Softball)

ALL-NVL STUDENT-ATHLETES: Kiley Harnish ’18 (Girls’ Soccer), Adam Razza ’17 (Football), Christopher Flynn ’17 (Cross Country), Diogo Taveira ’17 (Boys’ Soccer), Nyzair Rountree ’18 (Boys’ Basketball), Idalis Miranda ’17 (Girls’ Basketball), Lucas Racevicius ’18, Ben Bowler ’19, Jack Tucker ’19, Sam Mason ’19, Chris Fryer ’18, Ryan Hickey ’18 (All Boys’ Swimming & Diving), Madelynn Mowad ’18 (Girls’ Swimming & Diving), Allie Catalano ’17 and Maegan McGrenery ’17 (Cheerleading), Jessica Sanchez ’18 (Dance), Matt Bonvicini ’17, Fran Phelan ’18 and Adam Razza ’17 (all Boys’ Baseball), Sarah Lawton ’17 (Girls’ Softball), DeAndre Wallace ’18 (Boys’ Outdoor Track), Meah Austin ’18, Haley Gilmore ’17, Natalie Hodak ’20, Devan Eason ’18 and Madison Smith ’18 (all Girls’ Outdoor Track), Dan Huang ’18 and Zekai Zhang ’19 (Boys’ Tennis), Dillon Sanzari ’18 (Boys’ Lacrosse) and Aiyana Ward ’18 (Girls’ Lacrosse)

Crusader Successes It has been a great year for Holy Cross High School Athletics. Individual players and teams achieved many successes, formed great bonds and made memories to last a lifetime. “Our players and coaches were competitive and diligent,” said Jerry Ciarleglio ’72, Director of Athletics. “They showed a great sense of character both on and off the field. I couldn’t be prouder of them.”

BELOW ARE THE ATHLETIC TEAM SUCCESSES FOR 2016-2017: • Boys’ & Girls’ Cross Country won the city championships.

• Girls’ Cross Country won the Brass Division in the Naugatuck Valley League (NVL).

• Boys’ & Girls’ Basketball had a combined record of 45-6.

• The Boys’ Swimming & Diving Team was named NVL Champions for the third consecutive season.

• The Boys’ Swimming & Diving Team and Girls’ Basketball Team were Brass Champions and Class S Runner ups.

• The Boys’ Basketball Team was a Class M semifinalist.

• The Girls’ Varsity Softball Team won the Class S Championship for the third consecutive season.

• The Boys’ Varsity Baseball Team won their first Class S Championship.

• The Boys’ Varsity Baseball and the Golf Team were named NVL Champions.

• The following teams were named Brass Champions: Baseball, Softball, Girls’ Track & Field, Golf and Boys’ Tennis.

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Many wonderful moments and memories made up the 2016-2017 school year. Here are some of the highlights.

Academic Awards in Theology, Art, English, World Languages, Health & Physical Education, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Technology, Guidance and Music were presented at the 2017 Honors Convocation.

Members of The 2017-2018 Oronoque Chapter of the National Honor Society were announced and inducted.

The Varsity Football team played its’ first home football game on the new Alumni Field this past fall.

Nicholas Pietrorazio ’19, Christina Finkenzeller ’18, Hayley Cuttitta ’17 and Vincent Packer ’18 participated in the Southern Regional Music Festival hosted by the Connecticut Music Educators Association. The festival took place over a two day period. Hayley and Vincent went on to participate in All State.

Legacy students in the senior class attended a special breakfast where their deep ties to the school were honored and celebrated.

This past July, students and faculty participated in a week-long service trip to Philadelphia. They provided community service and reflected on why their faith calls them to serve those in need.

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Holy Cross hosted the 3rd Annual Archdiocese of Hartford Elementary School Student Leadership Conference. Elementary and middle school students were taught leadership skills, imbued with traditional Catholic teachings, by Holy Cross students. Holy Cross will host the event again on November 7, 2017.

The Office of Catholic Schools honored the 2017 Superintendent’s Summa Scholars from the network of Catholic high schools in the Archdiocese of Hartford. Six Holy Cross students were honored including: Antonio D’Amelio, Katherine Flaherty, Patrick McMahon, Tess Oatley, Andrea Pettinico and Gillian Russo.

The Greater Waterbury community gathered together to honor Deputy Chief Christopher D. Corbett ‘93 of the Waterbury Police Department at the 2nd Annual Chris Corbett 5K. The run was hosted at Holy Cross High School. Crusaders came out to run, sponsor or volunteer at the event.

Sam Henderlite ‘20 emerged as one of the top winners, winning 6th in the overall race and 2nd in males, age 15-19.

Fifteen alumni returned to speak about their college experiences with the senior class. It was a great chance for the Class of 2017 to hear first-hand experiences and ask questions that may not be covered in the college Admissions materials.

Peg Leger was named President of Holy Cross High School in January 2017. “We are charged with giving our students a first-rate, secondary school education. I am confident that with the support of our administration and school leaders, we will continue to stay on the cutting edge of the education world yet stay true to our Catholic-based faith, tradition and mission.” (pictured above with Andrea Rodriguez, Vice President of Academics, Cary Fappiano ’85, Vice President for Advancement and Mike Giampetruzzi ’95, Vice President for Student Life)

Turkey Day! A beloved Holy Cross tradition continues!!! Students, faculty and staff dressed up in teams to raise funds and to celebrate school spirit. All monies raised helped our students who participated in the Winsted Penguin Plunge which supports the Special Olympics.

The Holy Cross Student Theatre (HCST) presented two stellar productions this past year including The Elephant Man and Joseph & the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.

HCST was honored with twelve HALO nominations by Seven Angels Theatre. Michael Perkins ’18 and Meghan Booth ’18 won for Best Leading Actor & Actress in a Contemporary Play.

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ENGLISH 9 HONORS CLASS WRITES

Poetry Inspired by Charles Dickins tudents in Lori Conetta’s English 9 Honors class spent this past April studying poetry and Charles Dickins’ epic masterpiece, A Tale of Two Cities.

The freshmen students wrote their own poetry using Dickins’ novel as their inspiration.

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Students had a choice of writing a Character Poem or Reverse Poem. The Character Poem allowed the students to express an understanding of a character from A Tale of Two Cities.

“The students chose precise, vivid words that express or develop either the symbol or allegory (in the novel),” said Mrs. Conetta.

Students also flexed their creative muscles and higher order thinking in The Reverse Poem. “When you read the poem from top to bottom and bottom to top, there are two different meanings,” said Mrs. Conetta. Students created their own poem about a character from A Tale of Two Cities

Mrs. Conetta with her English 9 Honors Class

who was misjudged, who was keeping secrets or who saw growth.

The students responded very well with what they were tasked to do. Creative and introspective pieces of work came out of this assignment. “It was hard to start writing at first, but it got easier when the words started to flow,” said Anthony Ursini, Jr. ’20.

“Poetry is so personal,” said Thomas Pompei ’20. “You have to put more of your emotion into it.”

Nick Quicquaro ’18 Gives Back Through His Eagle Service Project icholas Quicquaro ’18 is a soon-to-be Eagle Scout with Troop 52 in Oakville. Like all Boy Scouts, he needed to do a service project to achieve this prestigious rank.

He decided to give the Holy Cross courtyard a complete facelift. He trimmed trees, painted the statue of Saint Joseph, planted perennials and annuals, mulched, painted the flower bed borders and mowed the lawn. He even placed a new wooden bench in it. This project requires many hours of service and a proved demonstration in leadership.

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“Most of the donations used for this project came from Studio Q Architecture, owned by my father, Ronald Quicquaro,” said Nick. “He really helped me with my project. Members from my troop and my classmates, Macellan Fauth ’18, John Vito ’18 and Dermot Greene ’18 helped as well.”

Nick is a member of a Crusader legacy family. His sister, Rachael ’15, cousins Alyssa ’15, Adam ’12, Daniel ’94, Anthony Guerrera ’93, Michael Guerrera ’96 and uncles, Mike ’82 and Anthony ’79 are Holy Cross alumni. “When the time came to prepare for this project,

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I spoke with my parents, uncles and cousins,” said Nick. “We all decided this would be a nice thing to do for Holy Cross. We personally believe so much in this school. The quality of education is wonderful, and I wanted to give something back.”

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Father Michael Casey ’05:

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ather Michael Casey ’05 has developed a reputation in the Greater Waterbury area for his approachability, accessibility and natural ability to spread God’s word to his modern-world congregation. He was a pillar at the Basilica of the Immaculate Conception since July 1, 2015. Currently, he is the Parochial Vicar at the Cathedral of Saint Joseph in Hartford. He works with and assists Father James Shanley, the Rector and Vicar for Pastoral Planning.

Father Casey considered devoting his life to God during his days at Holy Cross. His interest began during his Confirmation.

He used his time at Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary (B.A., Philosophy) in Wynnewood, PA to ascertain if this life was what he wanted.

He studied for eight years at North American College, Pontifical Gregorian

University and Pontifical University of St. Thomas Aquinas in Rome before being ordained as a Priest in Hartford in 2013

by Archbishop Mansell. He returned to Rome to earn his Licentiate in Sacred Theology (S.T.L.) degree. Upon return from Rome, he was assigned to Saint James Parish in Manchester, CT. He moved to the Immaculate one year later.

Father Casey describes the Gospel as, “ever ancient and ever new in its presentation.

It is the same Gospel and message that has always been said. In my lifetime, the three Holy Fathers have always said the same thing. In my view, Pope Francis is the rock star of our generation. He is consistent in the Catholic teachings that he is bringing to new generations.”

Father Casey has seen one common thread in his three parishes while preaching the Gospel. “The Gospel speaks to the deepest needs of the human heart – acceptance and love. When the human heart encounters that, it fits and responds in a natural way. When the Gospel is authentically preached, it is accepted….

Preaching needs to take the reality of Jesus Christ and the love He calls us to. I need to bring that love to the people that the teaching is addressed to. It has to be about the power of the Holy Spirit.”

Father Casey has seen church members come, go and come back again. He lives by the principle that Catholics Come Home. “The church is not a club,” he said. “The church is where we grow and where we are nourished. We enjoy some of the best and most important moments of our lives there. People wander from home sometimes. It doesn’t change the fact that the home is there, and the home is always open.”

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A D VA N C E M E N T

Making Education Affordable to Everyone AIEP Host Families Global Citizen Scholarship recipients Michael Mara ’18 & Maia Regan ’18

cholarship funds have been established to provide opportunities for Holy Cross students. These honors are granted based on varying criteria such as academic performance, extracurricular participation, school and community contributions, economic need and future endeavors.

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Approximately 60 named scholarships are available for current undergraduate students.

“ Many times, alumni will set up a scholarship because they received help as a student or they are aware of the sacrifices that their families made while they were here,” said Cary Fappiano ’85, Vice President for Advancement. “They are empathetic to a current family’s situation. My family set up the Cecilia Razza Memorial Scholarship in memory of my mother to honor her and to help others.”

Additional scholarships are available including offerings for incoming freshmen and exit scholarships for graduating seniors.

The Scholarship Booklet, which lists all available scholarships, can be viewed at www.HolyCrossHS-ct.com. If you are interested in establishing a scholarship in honor or in memory of a loved one, please contact Cary at 203.574.5422 ext.

221 or at cfappiano@holycrosshs-ct.com.

N O M I N AT I O N S A N N O U N C E D F O R

2017-2018 Crusader Hall of Honor Members of our school community have been inducted into the Crusader Hall of Honor. Alumni, teachers, administrators and friends are recognized in this prestigious group for their achievements and contributions to Holy Cross and/or their local communities.

The following are members of the 2017-2018 class of the Crusader Hall of Honor.

• Patricia Conlon ’89 & Fran Marrello ’72, recipients of The Crusader Award, honoring an alumnus/a who distinguished himself/herself during his/her time at Holy Cross • Hon. Salvatore Agati ’75 & David Martin ’83, recipients of The Saint Andre Bessette Award, honoring an alumnus/a who distinguished himself/herself in life after high school • Brother James Kane C.S.C., Sister Denise Conway CND, Joseph Jacovino and Ed Generali, recipients of The Blessed Father Basil Moreau Award, honoring a coach, teacher, administrator or staff member for their stand-out, outstanding service to Holy Cross

• Atty. Kevin McSherry ’75, recipient of The Saint Marguerite Bourgeoys Award, honoring the contributions of our loyal friends of Holy Cross Other accomplishments and honors of the evening include: • Long-time faculty members and recent retirees, Rita McCarthy, Paul Whealon and Ed Generali, will be celebrated for their many years of service.

• Science teacher, Chris Lacilla, will be honored as Holy Cross’s Educator of the Year.

• Tom DiPietro ’79 will receive The Father Francis Grogan Service Award, honoring an individual from our school community for their loyal and dedicated service to Holy Cross.

“ The accomplishments of our inductees are a part of the legacy and tradition of Holy Cross High School,” said Brother William Zaydak, C.S.C., Provincial, Congregation of Holy Cross, Moreau Province at last year’s Crusader Hall of Honor ceremony. “What they have accomplished in the past is now an integral part of the present….On behalf of the Congregation of Holy Cross and the Brothers of Holy Cross, we thank you, the inductees, for being co-workers and co-ministers with all of us. For this, we are extremely grateful for your time, dedication and heartfelt passion for Holy Cross.”

We invite you to join us for the 2017-2018 Crusader Hall of Honor celebration at La Bella Vista in Waterbury, CT on November 30, 2017. A Hall of Honor Liturgy will be held on the same day at Holy Cross. More information will be made available soon.

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WHY A S PEC I A L M E S S AG E FRO M JAY A LIX ’73:

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The value, teachings and messages we all learned at Holy Cross are life-long, life-lasting and life-changing. I have come to appreciate three big things in the 43 years since I graduated from Holy Cross.

1) Your time is your most importance currency. We all have the same amount of time in a week. What we do with it will determine much of how our lives and others’ will turn out.

2) The nature and quality of our relationships will determine the nature and quality of our lives.

If we have wonderful people we associate with who are trying to help others, then we are surrounded by fine people leading fine lives.

3) Get as much help as you can from everyone around you. You have to help them, and they have to help you. Then, someday, you can say I am a self-made person. But, once you get to that point, you realize you can’t say it because nobody is self-made. Everybody gets ahead with the help of other people.

I think about Jim Cunningham, Brother Harold Hathaway C.S.C., Timothy McDonald, Brother Francis Leary C.S.C., Brother John Paige C.S.C., Brother James Kane C.S.C. and Rita McCarthy as people who taught me how to make the most of my time. They taught the value

of our relationships with each other – the teams we were on, the coaches we had, the teachers that taught us, the friendships we formed that lasted a lifetime. And they were always giving tremendous, ongoing and selfless help.

We have to spread the word that the “value” of a Holy Cross education is much more important than the cost of education. We have to help our school continue programs and take it from a basic education to a rich life experience that builds life-long skills, lessons and relationships.

Holy Cross will have its 50th Anniversary in 2018. We all have to help raise more money for the school. Tuition is not enough to fund any school’s operating costs. That leaves no money for programs, sports, clubs, trips, new uniforms, new band equipment or special fees to buy a play. We have to help Holy Cross do all these things. We have to engage our classmates, our teammates, the community and help them understand that a Holy Cross education is a valuable education, and one worth supporting and enhancing.

Jay Alix ’73 with former teacher and recent retiree, Rita McCarthy.

Remember what you, your kids or your grandkids got out of Holy Cross.

It is our turn to pay it forward. Why? Because someone paid it forward before we got there. The people who gave to the Brothers of Holy Cross paid it forward, and that is how the school got built. We had the benefit of that. It is our turn to step up and lead the school’s Development efforts so that the school can grow and thrive for many generations to come.

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Annual Fund Goal Hit for the 2016-2017 Year The generosity of our Crusader community pushed Holy Cross’s 2016-2017 Annual Fund goal to over $442,000. Hitting our target qualifies Holy Cross for an additional $174,000, thanks to an anonymous donor.

“We couldn’t be more thankful to our alumni, parents, faculty, grandparents and friends,” said Cary Fappiano ’85, Vice President for Advancement. “Your support will ensure an educational experience imbued in excellence, tradition and innovation for our students.”

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“People are asked to support many organizations that hold a special meaning for them and their family,” said Donna Marino, Director of the Annual Fund. “We are humbled that our donors have chosen Holy Cross to be one of their philanthropic priorities.”

UPCOMING EVENTS PLACEMENT EXAM

August 15th, October 28th & December 2nd 8:00am

CAMPUS TOURS

September 19th & October 24th 6:00pm & 7:00pm September 30th (Campus Tour & Tailgate) 11:30am October 14th 10:00am & 11:00am

HOMECOMING/ GRANDPARENTS BREAKFAST September 16th

MOREAU RECEPTION September 20th

CLASS OF 1982 REUNION

(All events at Holy Cross except where noted)

REUNIONS FOR CLASSES OF 1977, 1997 AND 2007 TBA

OPEN HOUSE November 5th 3:00pm

ELEMENTARY/MIDDLE SCHOOL LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE November 7th

CHRISTMAS BAZAAR November 18th

CRUSADER HALL OF HONOR November 30th at La Bella Vista 6:00pm

GREEN & GOLD GALA

September 23rd

March 10 at La Bella Vista 6:30pm

WINE TASTING

CHRIS CORBETT ROAD RACE

September 29th

CLASS OF 1987 REUNION

October 21st at Courtyard Marriott in Waterbury

April 8th

RETAIL 101

April 27th - April 29th

Non-Profit Org. U.S. Postage PAID Milford, CT Permit No. 80