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Girls Softball Wins Class “S” Championship...Again The Girls Softball Team took home the Class “S” Championship for the second year in a row. It was a triumphant finish for the Lady Crusaders. They ended their season with a 24-3 record, winning semifinals and finals against East Granby and Notre Dame, respectively.

“We had great team chemistry,” said Meg Dwyer ’05, Director of Student Activities and Softball Coach. “We had really strong senior players including Lindsay Barton, Rebecca Anderson, Lauren Dwyer and Mackenzie Dolishny. It wasn’t about number at bat or number of outs. The seniors taught the other members about what it means to be part of a team.”

2015-2016 Athletic Honors

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 Executive Committe Jeffrey Fryer ’87, Chair Robert Fitzpatrick ’03, Vice-Chair Sarah Herlihy ’08, Vice-Chair Keith Sullivan ’83, Treasurer Denise Delage Pellegrini ’82, Secretary Members Mary Brigham Dominick Calabrese ’79 William Damato Todd Genovese ’88 Msgr. Thomas Ginty ’76 Ivan Lucuk ’00 Edmund Malaspina, Jr. ’85 Kevin McSherry ’75 Todd Montello ’86 Michael Novak ’80 Julie Porzio ’81 Salvatore Porzio ’79 Norby Williamson ’81 ADMINISTRATION PRESIDENT Frank H. Samuelson, Jr. ’73 PRINCIPAL Margaret Leger ASSISTANT PRINCIPALS Michael Giampetruzzi ’95 Andrea Rodriguez

Dominic Mancini ’16 and Rebecca Anderson ’16, recipients of the Connecticut Association of Schools/Connecticut Interscholastic Athletic Conference’s Scholar-Athlete Award in recognition of excellence achieved in scholarship and athletics.

Zach Mason ’16 with coaches Eric Barbarito ’87 and Mike Giampetruzzi ’95. Zach was honored at the Casey-O’Brien New Haven County Chapter of the National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame Scholar-Athlete Dinner.

Congratulations to our teams and individual athletes who were honored at the 2016 Athletic Picnic. Some awards include: Holy Cross Athlete of the Year (Girl): Rashana Siders ’16 Holy Cross Athlete of the Year (Boy): Sean Harnish ’16 Holy Cross Crusader Award Girl: Catherine Melchionne ’16 Holy Cross Crusader Award Boy: Zachary Mason ’16 Doc McInerney Award: NVL Scholar Athlete: Dillon Collins ’16 (Boys Basketball) NVL Outstanding Senior: Rashana Siders ’16 (Girls Basketball) NVL Outstanding Senior: Matt Corona ’16 (Boys Swimming) Outstanding Player in the City: DJ Mangini ’16 (Baseball) NVL Outstanding Senior Tennis Player: Andrew Dzinski ’16 (Boys Tennis) Visit us online at www.HolyCrossHS-ct.com for a complete listing of award winners including Team Awards, All State, All-NVL, All Brass, CIAC Scholar Athletes, 2 • Holyand Cross | Signees.

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ADVANCEMENT OFFICE Cary Razza Fappiano ’85 Vice President for Advancement Mike Phelan ’89 Director of Alumni & Special Events Terri Ann Parks Director of Admissions Donna Marino Director of Annual Giving CONNECTIONS PRODUCTION STAFF EDITOR Todd Santa Maria ’94 Director of Communications & Marketing PHOTOGRAPHY Art Rich, Phil Dutton, Jose Gonzalez, Meg Dwyer ’05 DESIGN & PRODUCTION CEH Design Inc., Bethel, CT PRINTING GHP Printing

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Dominic Mancini ’16, Emily Buza ’16, Domenic Setaro ’16, Katherine Carroll ’16, Rebecca Anderson ’16 and Michelle Beauvais ’16

Governor Scholar, Tess Oatley ’17 with Frank Samuelson ’73, Meg Dwyer ’05, Peg Leger and Ed Generali

Simon Corbett ’16, fourth place winner out of 750 entries for his artwork in the 2016 Project Hope Contest sponsored by the Congregation of Holy Cross – Moreau Province

The Office of Catholic Schools honored the Superintendent’s Summa Scholars from the network of Catholic high schools in the Archdiocese of Hartford. Six Holy Cross High School students were honored at an Awards Ceremony including: Rebecca Anderson, Michelle Beauvais, Emily Buza, Katherine Carroll, Dominic Mancini and Domenic Setaro.

Students shared this award with a particular teacher of their choice at the ceremony.

The Superintendent’s Summa Scholar Awards are given to recognize the students, parents and teachers for their commitment to the pursuit of academic achievement. The Summa Scholar represents the top 5% of his/her graduating class in terms of outstanding academic achievement from freshman year to the close of the first semester of his/ her senior year, based on the cumulative grade point average.

Eren Lee ’16 & Greg Pomerleau ’16, recipients of the CAS High School Outstanding Arts Awards

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“It is evident that every student matters,” said Megan Dreher ’16 “Faculty members care for students as if we are their own children.

It is comforting to know that they are so personally invested in our lives. That is why Holy Cross feels like home.”

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Commencement Exercises, 127 members of the Class of 2016 marched into the Timothy J. McDonald Gymnasium amidst an enthusiastic audience of parents, families, teachers and friends. Diplomas and special

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springboard of strength to jumpstart your next stage in life on which you embark today,” said Mrs. Margaret Leger in her Congratulatory Address. “Wherever you are headed, I am confident that some part of Holy Cross will be tagging along with you.”

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including: Stephen Forino (pictured) (The Holy Cross Mothers’ Club Award), Caitlin Gobstein (The Sister Margaret Bannon, CND Service Award), Drew DaSilva (The Holy Cross Fathers’ Club Award) & Morgan Conway (The Monsignor Flanagan Award) 11 Jordan Andreozzi & Kevin Alves 12 Rebecca Anderson, Valedictorian 13 Katherine Carroll, Salutatorian 14 Peg Leger, Frank Samuelson, Jr. ’73, Andrea Rodriguez, Jeff Fryer ’87 and Mayor O’Leary 15 Jovina Taylor & Ariana Salvatore 11

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The Class of 2016

Albany College of Pharmacy Albertus Magnus College American International College (2) Assumption College (3) Boston College Bryant University Castleton University Central CT State University (2) Clark University Coastal Carolina University Eastern CT State University Emmanuel College (2) Emory University Fairfield University (2) Fordham University (2) Franklin Pierce University (3) George Mason University (2) Gordon College Hampton University Hofstra University Iona College (2) Johnson and Wales University King’s College (2)

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Loyola University Maryland (2) Lyme Academy College of Art Maine Maritime Academy Manhattan College (2) Marist College (2) Massachusetts College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences Mercy College Mohawk Valley Community College Naugatuck Valley Community College (7) NAVY (2) North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University Nova Southeastern University Pace University Palm Beach State College (2) Post University (3) Providence College (2) Quinnipiac University (5) Richmond The American Intl University in London Ringling College of Art & Design Roger Williams University (5)

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Sacred Heart University Saint Joseph’s University Salem College Salve Regina University Sarah Lawrence College Seton Hall University Southern CT State University (2) Southern New Hampshire University

Springfield College (4) State College of Florida (2) Stony Brook University Syracuse University Towson University Tunxis Community College University of Colorado (2) University of Connecticut (7) University of Dayton University of Hartford (2) University of Maine University of Miami University of Northern Colorado University of Notre Dame University of Rhode Island University of San Francisco University of Tampa Utica College Valencia College Western CT State University (3) Western New England University (3)

Preparing for college! The Class of 2017, on their way to the Hartford College Fair

Ms. Brazauskas (far left) with student performers

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GABRIELLE BRAZAUSKAS TO HEAD HOLY CROSS MUSIC PROGRAM Gabrielle Brazauskas was recently named the new Director of Music at Holy Cross. Since arriving on Oronoke Road last year, she has filled the school with diverse music selections ranging from classical to jazz to contemporary.

This year, she will continue to dive deeper into different styles including a wide array of mass music. In the classroom, she will

Catherine Xeller Named Director of Guidance

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oly Cross announced that Catherine Xeller will be the new Director of Guidance. Ms. Xeller, who has been a member of the Guidance Department for the last seven years, will succeed Ed Generali.

A native of Branford, CT, Ms. Xeller first heard about Holy Cross upon graduation from Southern CT State University (SCSU, B.A., Psychology & M.S., School Counseling). Her professor, Mr. Generali’s sister,

work on ear training and analyzing the complexities of music. “Then, students can start composing and producing their own music,” she said.

Ms. Brazauskas studied classical piano from age five through high school. She later studied opera and found a new passion: singing. “I felt like I formed a better connection to people through my voice. Being

was contacted to see if SCSU had any recent graduates looking for work. Ms. Xeller contacted the school, and the rest is history.

She worked as a counselor, under Mr. Generali’s direction. Over time, she has ascertained that an effective counselor needs to have an overall sense of compassion, empathy, and self-discipline to ensure every student has a positive experience.

able to move someone by music is rewarding for me.”

She attended the Hartt School of Music and earned a B.M. studying two different styles of music: opera and jazz vocal performance. “I love classical, jazz and electronic music,” she said. “I want my students to learn every type, utilize and create their own style. It is so gratifying to see the kids learn.”

Since her arrival, Ms. Xeller has become one of Holy Cross’s most beloved faculty members. She is known for her dry wit and great work ethic. “Our kids are awesome,” she said. “They all have their own stories. It is fun to be a part of that story.”

Ms. Xeller will lead an office of four including Sister Pat Jamele, Mr. Generali (who will stay on part-time) and Jodie LaCava McGarrity ’93, former Director of Admissions and Public Relations. “I have really big shoes to fill with Ed,” said Ms. Xeller.

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oly Cross students, like those in other schools, donate countless hours of service to members of the immediate and extended local communities. These service initiatives occur throughout the year, even when school isn’t in session. Many take place concurrently with others.

However, there is one major difference that separates Holy Cross from many other schools.

“Our kids aren’t required to do service hours for graduation,” said Meg Dwyer ’05, Director of Student Activities. “They donate their time because they want to do it; not because they have to do it.” This key value has lived through legions of Crusaders. “We know that we are fortunate to have what we have,” said Lindsay Barton ’16. “We want to give back to other people.”

Several on campus groups including National Honor Society (NHS), Peer Ministry, Student Council, Senior Life Board, Athletic Council, Crusade for a Cure and Student Activities have raised money and awareness for a variety of causes. Over the past year, the Holy Cross community donated toys, clothing and food to various organizations in the Greater Waterbury area including Apple Rehab, Children’s Community School, St. Vincent

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DePaul, Middlebury Food Pantry and Greater Waterbury Interfaith Ministries. “Knowing you are helping others makes you feel better about yourself,” said Drew DaSilva ’16, Treasurer of the NHS. Every Wednesday morning, NHS members make sandwiches for local soup kitchens.

“This has been a tradition,” said Rebecca Anderson ’16, NHS President. “Former NHS members will definitely remember gathering in the cafeteria every week for this. I got involved in community service because I wanted to do more than just academics. As Holy Cross students, we receive so much from our teachers. When you receive care like that, it makes you want to give back.”

Athletic Council President, Lauren Ferry ’16 echoes Rebecca’s sentiment. “Holy Cross teachers have the best intentions for their students. They stay after hours and come to our games. They love to see us grow and develop.”

‘‘As Holy Cross students, we receive so much from our teachers. When you receive care like that, it makes you want to give back.

Above: National Honor Society carrying on a beloved tradition— sandwich making on Wednesday mornings.

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This past summer, 33 students (freshmen through juniors) and faculty embarked on a weeklong service trip to Virginia Beach through Catholic Heart Work Camps. During the day, the group provided manual labor to a local homeless shelter. They assembled furniture, worked in a food pantry, handled grounds keeping and sorted clothes and toys at a thrift store. In the evening, through various programs, students discussed why their faith calls them to serve those in need.

“Our kids were awesome,” said teacher, Kyle Piatak. “It was fantastic to see them take five days out of

their own summer and be Christlike for people.”

Community service at Holy Cross is not defined by one isolated event.

It is a constant priority and passion that lives and breathes throughout the school year. “At Holy Cross, we are not just preparing students. We are developing citizens,” said Ms. Dwyer. “That is keeping with our original mission.”

“I love community service,” said Cliff Hodak ’18. “I feel great doing it. It is always important to give back to the community. If everyone does a little part, it adds up and makes a huge impact.”

Students and teachers attending the Holy Cross Institute for Student Leaders Conference in Indiana.

Dropping off clothes for Project Warmth

Recently, Student Council was honored with the Platinum Award from the Connecticut Association of Schools State Leadership Advisory Board. They received this for their outstanding commitment to school, state and national leadership, and service and training.

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Crusader Hall of Honor

On Thursday, November 10, 2016, Holy Cross High School will induct the inaugural class into the newly formed Crusader Hall of Honor. It will recognize alumni, teachers, administrators and friends who have made a significant contribution to the Holy Cross community in the ways they have lived their lives and how they represented the values taught at Holy Cross.

Members of the inaugural class include: • Jim Abromaitis ’75 • Brother Harold Hathaway, C.S.C. • Jay Alix ’73 • Fritz Blasius ’76

• Brother Francis Leary, C.S.C.

• Mary Piscatelli Brigham ’79

• Linda Mascoli ’88

• Jim Cunningham

• The Honorable Paul Matasavage ’76

• Tony Hanson ’73

• Timothy McDonald

The Hall of Honor will contain the recipients of five distinguished awards: The Crusader Award – honors an alumnus/a who distinguished himself/herself during his/her time at Holy Cross The Saint Andre Bessette Award – honors an alumnus/a who distinguished himself/herself in life after high school The Brother Basil Moreau Award – honors a coach, teacher, administrator or staff member for their stand-out, outstanding service to Holy Cross The Marguerite Bourgeouis Award – honors the contributions of our loyal friends of Holy Cross The Green & Gold Award – honors the contributions of athletic teams at Holy Cross

The Hall of Honor will honor our past, celebrate our present and dream for our future. We are very excited to celebrate the accomplishments of our diverse school community. We hope you can join us on November 10th!

Alumni Field

Terri Ann Parks Named Director of Admissions

This past spring, President Frank H. Samuelson, Jr. ’73 and a committee of twelve alumni announced the development of Alumni Field. This ambitious endeavor honors nearly fifty years of Crusaders who have played competitive athletics for Holy Cross.

Holy Cross High School is proud to announce that Terri Ann Parks will take on the position of Director of Admissions, effective September 2016.

A Waterbury native and Southington resident, Mrs. Parks will succeed Jodie LaCava McGarrity ’93 who held the position since 2004. Mrs. McGarrity will stay in the Crusader family as a counselor in the Guidance Department.

The Alumni Field project will include a reorientation of the football, baseball and soccer fields, improvement of natural turf, and the installation of portable bleachers, a scoreboard, press box and concession stand. Located on the Holy Cross campus, Alumni Field will allow us to host home football games, institute future Homecoming Weekends and energize school spirit within our community. We are grateful to the many who have contributed thousands of dollars, goods and services to make this a reality. It continues to transform Holy Cross in a meaningful way as we begin our second fifty years on beautiful Oronoke Road.

Alumni Field Committee Members include: Jerry Ciarleglio ’72, Bob Fazo ’76, Todd Genovese ’88, Mike Giampetruzzi ’95, Ivan Lucuk ’00, Joe Marino ’76, Paul Matasavage ’76, Kevin McSherry ’75, Mike Phelan ’89, Bob Porzio ’72, Gregg Regan ’78 & Doug Rinaldi ’80.

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A Marist College graduate, Mrs. Parks has an extensive background in higher education admissions. She served many roles on the admissions team for the Culinary Institute of America (CIA) for over nineteen years including Director of Admissions.

“I am beyond excited to use the skills I honed at the CIA,” said Mrs. Parks. “I look forward to guiding students and parents through their own admissions processes. I am also excited to work in my home state for the first time in my career.”

Reunions Receptions & Celebrations Alumni Reception in NYC!!! Eamon Downey ’08, Steven Baroncini ’93, Mike Ososki ’02, Marcy Steponatis Sterlis ’91, Steve White ’91, Jarrod Bogue ’06, Ryan Hannon ’03, Frank Samuelson ’73, Peggy Leger, Sharon Jautz Shreders ’80, Fran Graziano ’91, Chris Mulville ’03, Mike Phelan ’89, Bobby Greene ’79, Rory Bolger ’91, Cary Razza Fappiano ’85, Ben Shove ’94, Victor Bonavita ’87 & David Bonavita ’91

Matt Keefe ’90, Richard Atkins, Sr., Paul Atkins ’87 and Tim Landry at the 30th Annual Crusader Classic Golf Tournament at the Country Club of Waterbury. The 128 golfers had a great time during this 18-hole Scramble Tournament.

The Class of 1976 reunites at the Cocktails in the Courtyard reception at Holy Cross! Ken Connelly, Cathy Oatley, Joan Marino and Joe Marino

Principal, Peg Leger reunites with members of the Class of 2011: Back Row: Kyle Pelkey, Stephanie Varanelli, Alexa Caruso, Patsy Casalino; Front Row: Marissa McCoy, Gina Tremaglio, Paige Wilde

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Rafael Hamawi ’14:

Learning Immunology This past summer, he participated at the Building Diversity in Biomedical Sciences research program at Tufts University. He worked on an immunological exploration entitled Investigating the Regulation of Myosin during T Cell Activation. “We imaged and examined cells,” said Rafael. “We used immunofluorescence to image cells to identify the position of tropomyosin in an activated T cell.”

The project focused on how tropomyosin regulates T cell activation. Tropomyosin is involved with the motility and remodeling of the T cell cytoskeleton when the T cell is activated.

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hen Rafael Hamawi ’14 was fourteen, his grandmother passed away after a long battle with cancer. “I always wondered what was going on inside of her,” he said. “Watching her, I felt helpless. Seeing what she went through made me want to help others so that they didn’t suffer like she did.”

Rafael, a Waterbury, CT native, always had a love for the sciences. A collection of personal experiences led him to where he is today as a junior studying biology at Assumption College. He has spent the last few years studying, working on internships and shadowing physicians.

“I studied two tropomyosin isoforms to identify which tropomyosin protein recruits myosin to the actin cytoskeleton in T cells,” he said. “My studies suggested that both of the tropomyosin isoforms are responsible for recruitment however further studies need to be conducted in order to confirm if it is both or one of the tropomyosin isoforms. Overall, this project is important so that we can understand T cell activity and formulate enhanced treatments that can attenuate T cell signaling in patients with T cell hyperactivity or autoimmune diseases.”

Rafael is very passionate about the research aspect of the medical profession. He will apply for MD and dual MD/PhD programs in Biomedical Science in his senior year of college. These programs will allow him to work on both research and clinical work.

He is already getting exposure to real world medical environments and situations. “When you get into this setting, it becomes more real,” he said. “It’s really cool when you put together information you learned in class or in a text book. Treatments are complex and vary between patients. However, it is a much more relaxed setting than you think. Grey’s Anatomy makes it more dramatic.”

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Campus Visit: Irene Bednarczyk ’10 irene Bednarczykå always had an interest in the visual

arts. She excelled as an art student in Roseanne Shea’s art class. Recently, she returned to her old stomping grounds to visit her former mentor and contribute some of her work to Arts on Oronoke, Holy Cross’s annual art exhibition. “Studying with Ms. Shea was awesome,” said Irene. “She taught me most of the things that helped me when I got to Lyme Academy College of Fine Arts. She really pushed me and gave me a strong foundation.”

Irene currently works with a master printer in Bridgeport, CT who specializes in stone lithography. “It is a dying art,” she said. “It’s all about water and oil. I am his apprentice.”

She also works as a Studio Assistant at the Center of Contemporary Print Making in Norwalk.

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(All events at Holy Cross except where noted)

WINE TASTING

CHRISTMAS BAZAAR

September 23rd 6:00pm-9:00pm

November 19th 9:00am-3:00pm

CAMPUS TOURS

Class of 1996 Reunion

October 4th 6:00pm & 7:00pm

Class of 2006 State Championship Football Team Reunion,

September 24th 10:00am & 11:00am

October 18th 6:00pm & 7:00pm November 12th 10:00am & 11:00am

MOREAU RECEPTION

September 28th 6:00pm

Class of 1975 Gathering

September 30th 7:00pm at Verdi Restaurant

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November 25th at Verdi Restaurant

OPEN HOUSE

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Class of 1986 Reunion

November 5th at Country Club of Waterbury

CRUSADER HALL OF HONOR

November 10th 6:00pm

Class of 1991 Reunion November 26th

Class of 2006 Reunion November 26th at Verdi Restaurant

GREEN & GOLD GALA March 11, 2017

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the Inaugural Chris Corbett ’93 5K Race “Christopher D. Corbett, a Gentleman. Christopher entered Holy Cross High School with the values taught to him by his loving parents firmly etched in his heart. To the delight of his teachers and the admiration of his classmates, Christ conducted himself throughout his four years with integrity, quiet self-assurance, determination and courage to emerge as an accomplished scholar and a leader among his peers. His concern for others, his ability to listen, and his even-tempered sense of judgement made Chris the one to look to in any situation. In many track and cross country team meetings, I glanced at Chris for his nod of assurance, knowing that he had the team’s ear as well as this coach’s confidence and trust. Chris was a gentle man.”

—Brother James KanE, C.S.C.

n Sunday, April 3, 2016, Holy Cross High School proudly hosted the inaugural Chris Corbett ’93 5K Race. Proceeds from the race benefited the Christopher D. Corbett Memorial Fund which honors the memory of Mr. Corbett, a Waterbury Police Department Deputy Chief.

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Greater Waterbury parochial schools. Mr. Corbett made a huge impact on the Holy Cross community as both a student and alumnus. He served on the school’s Board of Trustees and attended many of the school events. Holy Cross looks forward to hosting the 2nd Annual Chris Corbett 5K Race on Sunday, April 2, 2017.

Jim DePaulo ’96, current Holy Cross math teacher Brian Walker ’95, Brian Thomas ’94 and Jarod Cushing ’94 at the race.

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Student Theatre Presents Grease he Holy Cross Student Theatre (HCST) presented the iconic musical, Grease with book, music and lyrics by Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey as its’ spring production for the 2015-2016 school year. The cast of 40, backed by a crew of 45, led the Holy Cross community through the beloved story of Danny, Sandy, the Pink Ladies and the Burger Palace Boys.

Audience members found themselves singing along to the popular score which included “Summer Nights”, “Greased Lightnin’”, and “We Go Together.”

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HCST was also honored with numerous HALO Awards nominations from Seven Angels Theatre for both Grease and their fall drama, William Shakespeare’s As You Like It. HCST veteran, Bradd Cyr ’16 took home the award for Best Leading Actor in a Play.

The cast of Grease