HEART Magazine - Fall 2015

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CELEBRATING THOSE WHO HAVE LEFT THEIR We share this edition of HEART, mindful of the marks of faith, service, and excellence made and left by distinguished members of the Sacred Heart community. Women innovators, a devoted and selfless alumnae community, an Admissions Office that attracts the most dedicated students, and a Guidance Department committed to the development of the whole person — these are some of the standout features of the Academy which we enthusiastically highlight here.

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Issue

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5 From the President

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A MARK ABOVE THE SACRED HEART ACADEMY GUIDANCE DEPARTMENT

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LEAVING YOUR MARK

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Excelsior Lives

16 HIGH MARKS

THE SACRED HEART ACADEMY

ADMISSIONS OFFICE 19

Student Spotlight

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NEW MARKS

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Around the Academy

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2014 – 2015 Honor Roll of Giving

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Strong Bonds

Cover photo Kayla McMillen ’16 Cronin Photography ı Cheryl Cronin ’84 Photographer Honor Roll of Giving photo Danielle Filardi ’18 Cronin Photography ı Cheryl Cronin ’84 Photographer Back photo Sianna Milone ’18, Sarina Watkins ’18 Cronin Photography ı Cheryl Cronin ’84 Photographer Back Cover photo Cathleen Halasinski ’17, Helena Bui ’16, and Sydney Olson ’16 Cronin Photography ı Cheryl Cronin ’84 Photographer

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MAGAZINE Fall 2015 Sr. Sheila O’Neill, ASCJ, Ph.D., ’71 President Sr. Maureen Flynn, ASCJ, ’81 Principal Editor Beth Griffin Director of Public Relations Design EP Graphic Design ı Elizabeth Parker Major Photography Cronin Photography ı Cheryl Cronin ’84 Feature Writers Eric Bradley Sarah Bradley Contributing Writers Debbie Camner Director of Mission Advancement Alora Caraglio ’08 Assistant to the President/Web Administrator Nicole Funaro ’13 Beth Griffin Director of Public Relations Elaine Mastagni Lamboley ’60 Director of Admissions Sr. Mariette Moan, ASCJ, ’77 Director of Alumnae Relations Contributing Photographers Alora Caraglio ’08 Sr. Maureen Flynn, ASCJ, ’81 Lee Katz Elizabeth Lawrence Robert Lisak Kathy McDonough McGarry ’77 Isobel Munday ’16 Storytellers Photography Donald Walsh Sacred Heart Academy is a Ministry of the Apostles of the Sacred Heart of Jesus.

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From the President Dear Friends,

What an exciting fall! We are well into the new school year with more than 500 students filled with excitement and enthusiasm. Adding to the excitement…Sr. Maureen Flynn, ASCJ, ’81, our two faculty members Kim Cramer Curbow ’81 and Blair Destito ’06, and I had the privilege of attending the Papal Mass at Madison Square Garden. The experience was life-changing. Pope Francis has such a beautiful, humble spirit that challenges all of us to be more attentive to the call of the Gospel. He has truly left his mark on the hearts of people throughout the world.

This issue of HEART is filled with amazing stories about alumnae who as Excelsior women live the values of Sacred Heart Academy each day.

In our pursuit of excellence in all areas, we continually upgrade our facility and our programs. Our new marks include The John G. Martin Biological Sciences Laboratory, live streaming equipment, Office 365 for all student and faculty computers, and onCampus—a learning management system. We have also enhanced our athletic program with the addition of an ice hockey co-op team and upgrades to our track program, including new pole vaulting and high jump areas. Founded on the educational philosophy of the Apostles of the Sacred Heart of Jesus to educate the mind, body, and spirit, the Academy remains vibrant, academically challenging, and a place where our students are cared for each day in a spirit of love and compassion.

None of this would be possible without your support. Through our Endowment, supporting students in need of financial assistance, and our Annual Fund, enhancing our student and faculty enrichment programs, the Academy is able to sustain our place as a premier Catholic college preparatory school for young women in Connecticut. On behalf of our students, thank you for all you have done to support our mission. Your gifts of time, talent, and treasure are critical to our success. May the Sacred Heart of Jesus bless you and your families abundantly in gratitude for all that you are to Sacred Heart Academy!

Gratefully in the Heart of Christ,

Sr. Sheila O’Neill, ASCJ, Ph.D., ’71 President

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Director of Guidance Kerry Alexander and Kelly Mordecai ’16 .

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The Sacred Heart Academy Guidance Department were on display in the guidance office.

We took these down, making room on the walls for flags representing each of the colleges to which the students have been accepted so that every student feels that she has a place of importance, regardless of her academic ranking.” This cornucopia of colored flags celebrating each student is a fitting symbol of the Guidance Department’s overall philosophy. “The philosophy of the department mirrors the mission of the school—to educate the whole person,” offers Kerry. “To address both academic and personal concerns, we reach out to all of our students, not just those in the midst of the college application process.”

During his September address to a joint session of Congress, Pope Francis called attention to the difficulties faced by our country’s youth. He reached out to “those young people who are working to realize their great and noble aspirations,” to those who face great uncertainty regarding their future, especially in light of a tumultuous political and economic climate.

Sacred Heart Academy, committed to the formation of the whole person, is profoundly aware of its responsibility toward young women—to educate the mind and the soul, as well as the head and the heart, so as to send inspired, faithful women into the world. At the forefront of this mission is the Guidance Department and its tireless advocacy on behalf of the student body.

Another keystone of Kerry’s tenure has been helping students apply to colleges that are more diverse and outside of the mainstream.

While students are often enamored by the Ivy Leagues and other brand name schools, the Guidance Department strives to educate students that there are thousands of colleges in the United States, including many hidden gems that may offer the best academic, financial, and social fit for a student. In order to facilitate this, the department has implemented several new events, including Sophomore College Night, Junior College Night, Financial Aid Night, the College Funding Strategy Evening, and the Sacred Heart/Notre Dame College Fair. The department also hosts over a hundred colleges throughout the year so

Although tucked away in the lower level of the school, in many ways the Guidance Department is the heart of the Academy.

It is there that our students are exposed to information about colleges and universities that will help them discern their future careers. Entering her seventh year as director of guidance, Kerry Alexander has overseen numerous changes and additions that have helped give our department its outstanding reputation.

Each student is made to understand the value of her accomplishments. “When I started, only pictures of the Student Spotlight series from the New Haven Register

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The Guidance Department, from left, Samantha Church, Kerry Alexander, Cheryl Celentano, Patrick McAllister, and Jeanne Lawlor Mazzariello ’78.

(Below) Students meeting with a Yale University college rep. More than 100 college reps visit our campus each year.

that interested students may meet with representatives of schools that they may have never considered before and offers on-site decision day with several colleges, including King’s College, St. John’s University, Southern Connecticut State University, Albertus Magnus, and Iona College.

This branching out has been met with great success—last year alone our students were awarded 25 million dollars in scholarships and grants from hundreds of colleges and universities recognizing the great potential of our young women.

The Guidance Department has also implemented Naviance, a web-based college admissions program, to educate students about the college application process and help them pinpoint areas where improvement may be needed. A 22-year veteran of the department, guidance counselor Patrick McAllister has utilized Naviance to provide detailed and personalized information to upperclassmen beginning the process. Due in large part to his meticulous recording of student grade point averages, test scores,

Last year our students were awarded 25 million dollars in scholarships and grants from hundreds of colleges and universities recognizing the great potential of our young women.

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and college acceptances, Patrick created a database, which was then imported into Naviance, to provide students with personalized information so they make educated decisions about the colleges to which they apply.

Students log in and compare their own grades and test scores with recent graduates who were accepted to a particular college.

This enables them to objectively assess where they stand and where they may need improvement in order to increase their chance of admission. Patrick’s dedication to providing each student with detailed and personalized data is a testament to the department’s success with the college application process.

Academics are not the sole focus—the core values of Catholic community and compassion are instilled in the Guidance Department with its commitment to the emotional and spiritual growth of the students it serves. With the appointment six years ago of longtime theology teacher Jeanne Lawlor Mazzariello ’78 as pastoral counselor, students have the truly

Director of Guidance Kerry Alexander and Guidance Counselor Patrick McAllister. (Below) Pastoral Counselor Jeanne Lawlor Mazzariello ’78 with Gabriela dos Santos ’16.

unique opportunity to experience a marriage of counseling and spirituality. “My role as pastoral counselor is to provide pastoral attentiveness and support to students in need, and to offer a compassionate and trusting environment,” explains Jeanne.

“Many students are able to find comfort by drawing strength from their faith concerning matters of grief and loss, relationship conflicts, family challenges, or struggles with their own sense of self. Sacred Heart’s vibrant community is grounded in a love of the Sacred Heart. That love is the strength and guiding force in all that we do and brings to life our Catholic identity.”

Jeanne is grateful for the opportunity to minister to students in this capacity. “To me, one of the most important aspects of my personal ministry, and the ministry of the school community, is the devotion to the development of the whole person. I am able to reach out to young women who, by virtue of their age and developmental stage, are open to probe and ponder life’s most profound questions.”

In order to further meet the school’s counseling needs, this year the Guidance Department has appointed a full-time guidance/ social worker, Samantha Church, who will also assume guidance responsibilities for some of the freshmen.

The core values of Catholic community and compassion are instilled in the Guidance Department with its commitment to the emotional and spiritual growth of the students it serves.

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Rounding out the department is Cheryl Celentano, the administrative assistant, who ensures that the office is a well-oiled machine, scheduling meetings, updating records, and assisting in the numerous presentations given throughout the year. But beyond her professional responsibilities, her kind and patient demeanor reflect the office’s inviting spirit. In many ways she is the face of Guidance— the first person a student, teacher, parent, or college representative encounters, always making visitors feel welcome and important.

With its emphasis on forming Excelsior women, Sacred Heart Academy’s mission is realized by its Guidance Department, through which our young women go forth. And while their paths may lead far, it is certain that they have been well sent.

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Innovative Women Innovators are defined as people who develop exciting new ideas, products, or ways of doing things. They are at the forefront of their fields, carving out unique paths to success and staying one step ahead of everyone else. To call a person an innovator is to acknowledge her desire to create, a desire that is motivated by strong passion. Innovators are determined to improve the lives of people around them. The three alumnae highlighted here are innovators in the truest sense of the word. They are women who desire to offer something to others, providing services in the community in ways that reflect their individual passions.

As a young girl, Marjorie Bussmann Gillis, Ed.D., ’69 loved to play school with her younger sister. What began as a childhood game turned into a passion during Marjorie’s years in graduate school at UCONN while studying cutting edge research about how children learn to read.

“I’ve always been fascinated by the process, from a theoretical perspective, of learning to read,” says Marjorie. “I wanted to learn more about the theory and how I could apply it. I left grad school thinking that I had a lot to learn.”

Marjorie went on to teach in school systems as well as run a private practice offering oneon-one assistance to struggling readers, but ultimately wanted to make an even bigger impact. She knew that meant educating teachers on the best practices for literacy instruction. After receiving her Ed.D., Marjorie took a position with Haskins Laboratories in New Haven, promoting research on language through an early literacy initiative.

Her work with Haskins inspired Marjorie to

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found, in 2009, Literacy How, an organization devoted to helping teachers apply the science of learning to read. The organization trains mentors to go out into schools and provide hands-on education for teachers struggling to close the achievement gap among their students. Recently, Literacy How partnered with Independence Mission Schools in Philadelphia to provide training within two of their 15 Catholic schools.

“It was really nice for me to be able to work with these schools, particularly because I see a lot of Catholic schools struggling in terms of funding,” Marjorie relates. “I’m a practicing Catholic and I believe in the mission of Catholic schools, so this partnership was important to me.”

Through Literacy How, Marjorie works closely with minority group leaders, the Connecticut Commission on Children, and the Connecticut State Department of Education to pass important legislation regarding early literacy. Most recently, she partnered with Fairfield University to implement an advanced year-long program, the Anne E.

Fowler Literacy Fellowship, designed to help elementary school teachers become leaders in the classroom around literacy instruction.

The program began its first year this fall and has provided 10 teachers the opportunity to contribute toward the improvement of literacy levels in Connecticut elementary schools.

“We hope that we can eventually bring the model to some of the other 28 Jesuit universities across the country. It’s a great model and that’s my vision for the future,” Marjorie states.

Marjorie Bussmann Gillis, Ed.D., ’69

What began as a childhood game turned into a passion during Marjorie’s years in graduate school at UCONN while studying cutting edge research about how children learn to read.

For Maria Asis-Gilbride, M.D., ’81, choosing to specialize in obstetrics and gynecology in medical school was a simple decision. Her father was an OB/GYN who loved both the practice of medicine and his patients.

“My father’s enthusiasm was contagious,” says Maria. “As a young person, I saw the connection he had with his patients and the long-term relationships he developed.”

Maria joined her father’s practice in 1993 and quickly developed an interest in reproductive medicine and infertility, fascinated by the ways in which female hormones change throughout a woman’s life and continually impact her health. Eventually, Maria began digging deeper into menopausal issues, becoming a member of the North American Menopause Society and reviewing research for the medical journal Menopause.

“Menopause is a challenging time for women but it’s also a good turning point for them, where they recognize that their bodies are changing,” she offers. “It’s a chance to discuss implementing lifestyle changes and good health practices for the rest of their lives. It allows me to educate and help women live as long and fully as they can.”

Embracing her father’s dedication to integrating new technologies into the practice of medicine, Maria has also developed an expertise in robotic surgery, an advancement of laparoscopic surgery. Robotic surgery allows physicians to utilize remotely controlled instruments to perform surgical procedures, through incisions often as small as one inch.

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Many of these procedures could previously be done only with large incisions which take longer to heal and carry more risk for complications.

Today, Maria works for Generations OB/GYN, a merger of her father’s original practice and Obstetrics and Gynecology of North Haven.

Generations is one of the area’s first practices to offer the da Vinci System of robotic surgery. In addition, several of her partners have dedicated themselves to urogynecologic procedures, making Maria and her colleagues at Generations community pioneers in the field of women’s gynecological healthcare.

Although innovation is very important to Maria, she still values tradition. “I have maintained relationships with families that were part of my father’s practice for 60 years.

I’m delivering the grandchildren of some of his original patients. That is uniquely satisfying.”

There were many times during her high school years when Kristy Latella ’14 sat with her peers and casually mentioned her potbelly pig, Penelope. Students leaned in closer, wide-eyed and incredulous that not only did she own a pig, but that it was a trained therapy animal. Before long, she had a captive audience as she explained her family’s commitment to raising and caring for therapeutic animals.

In addition to Penelope, her family’s catalogue of animals includes a parrot, several dogs and horses, and a miniature pony, all housed on their horse farm in North Guilford. There, Kristy and her family teach therapeutic horseback riding to people with behavioral, learning, and mental disabilities.

As a young girl, Kristy started by taking therapy dogs into nursing homes and hospitals. This small act of charity later grew into an enormous commitment for her. “I started volunteering at High Hopes Therapeutic Riding Center in Lyme, Connecticut, in middle school. Since then I have spent years training horses and I have logged over 600 hours helping riders.”

She feels the worth of her hard work when she sees the impact the riding programs

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Of Generosity Class of 1970 Scholarship Fund There are not many schools in Connecticut whose students are regularly exposed to words like charism, social justice, and legacy. But they are staple concepts infused into the culture of our school and the character of our graduates.

In September, Sr. Virginia Herbers ASCJ met with each theology class, freshmen through seniors, to speak about the Apostle charism of the Academy. During these sessions she asked the students to describe their understanding of the meaning of Excelsior, the school’s motto. While everyone was able to identify its definition — ever higher — Sr. Virginia asked each student to reflect on what that meant for them.

Kristy’s therapy pig, Penelope, shows affection to a nursing home patient.

“I am so fortunate that I am able to incorporate my love of animals with the sense of fulfillment I feel when working with the disabled.”

Kristy Latella ’14

have on the disabled. “The rider who has shown the most improvement is a blind woman I consider to be one of my closest friends,” says Kristy. “We have worked together in weekly lessons for many years and I help teach her advanced riding skills. She recently came in second in a real horse show.”

Involvement with the disabled is not merely an interest or even a career for Kristy—it is part of her identity. “Being involved with the disabled wasn’t a choice for me, but a natural part of my life. I am so fortunate that I am able to incorporate my love of animals with the sense of fulfillment I feel when working with the disabled,” she offers.

Despite the diverse responses, each student understood that an Excelsior woman is called to leave her mark. Whether it is a mark of integrity, compassion, or mercy, she must imprint it everywhere she goes, staying faithful to the Apostle charism. This understanding permeates the school and is apparent everywhere from sophomore service projects to the gift the senior class makes to the school on graduation.

The concept of leaving your mark is embraced by the alumnae community and is exemplified by the Class of 1970. After celebrating their 30th reunion, 10 members of the class formed a scholarship committee whose goal was to become the first class to establish a scholarship fund. Comprised of Valerie Crocco Canalori, Maura Wilson Coppola, Dolores DeFonzo Ennico, Elizabeth McNulty Kuhn, Mary Ann Walsh Lewis, Nancy Clare Murphy, Agnes Squeglia Rutushni, Cynthia Savo, Diane Meskill Stewart, and Anne Harmon Sweeney, the committee was determined to provide others with the same opportunity they experienced at Sacred Heart, an experience that was fundamental to their own spiritual growth and success. “We are grateful for the solid preparation Sacred Heart gave us for college and for life,” a class member explained. “At our 30th reunion we realized that tuition had increased from the $300/year our parents paid in 1970 to nearly $7,000/year in 2000. This is what inspired us to present a scholarship each year to a young woman who otherwise would not be able to attend Sacred Heart. We wanted to leave a legacy that says we know we are our sisters’ keepers.”

This legacy began in 2005 when the scholarship was first awarded. Since then, the mark of generosity of the Class of 1970 has enabled 10 young women to receive a Sacred Heart education and to leave their own mark.

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good friends, something that made a lasting impression.”

After their graduation, Flavia moved in with relatives in Canada and the friends lost touch. But their distance didn’t stifle Flavia’s fond memories of Nancy. “I often thought about her, wondering how she was doing. I kept thinking, ‘Where is she?’ ” The impact of Nancy’s kindness and friendship on Flavia’s life remained strong despite the passing years. Flavia explained that when she had a daughter, it was only natural for her to name her Nancy after her beloved friend.

The Spark of ’75!

The Ties That Bind

(From left) Class of Feniolo Pantera, M 1975 members Deborah Kim McGarry Coffeary-Eileen McIntyre Sartiano, Joy Gentile Balsamoy, Jackie D’Andrea Heins, and .

Nicole Funaro ’13

The strong bonds formed at S-H-A shall ne’er in life be broken.

This line from the Alma Mater reflects a spirit which permeates the entire Sacred Heart community and endures well beyond graduation. Each May, graduates are sent out into the world valuing the relationships formed during their time here. Although life takes each graduate down a different path, our alumnae prove that the “strong bonds” formed at the Academy are bonds built to withstand time, distance, and even hardship.

Meeting in Spanish class on the first day of freshman year, Mary Kay Pursell Dupont ’75 and Jacqueline D’Andrea Heins ’75 became fast friends. “On the very first day of class, Jackie walked in and heard my loud voice cracking a joke. Right then and there she decided she needed to sit next to me,” Mary Kay explained. “We became instant friends.”

Their friendship spanned four years at the Academy and continued after graduation. But when Mary Kay moved to Massachusetts, they began to lose touch. Although they only heard from each other a few times a year, Mary Kay

noted that “it was as if we never skipped a beat when we did reconnect.”

Last April, Mary Kay and Jackie planned to reunite but had to cancel their plans due to Jackie’s health issues. This did not keep the friends apart; instead it strengthened their friendship. According to Mary Kay, “One of the first things Jackie said to me when we reconnected was… The strong bonds formed at S-H-A shall ne’er in life be broken.” Since then, Mary Kay is “trying to show her love and support and be as good a friend as possible.”

While Mary Kay and Jackie have remained in contact throughout the years, sometimes Sacred Heart alumnae reconnect long after they’ve passed through the halls of the Academy. Such was the case with Flavia Clauser Murphy ’60 and Nancy Nuzzolillo ’60, who recently saw one another for the first time 55 years after graduation. Entering Sacred Heart in 1957 shortly after arriving to the United States from Italy, Flavia was a shy girl who didn’t speak English well. However, she remembers that despite her shyness, Nancy, whom she described as ‘very kind and very sweet,’ befriended me and became one of my

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One day last year, Flavia began to search the internet in the hope of finding her long lost friend. Flavia happened upon an article from Sacred Heart that was looking for lost alumnae. Upon seeing this, she immediately emailed Alumnae Director Sr. Mariette Moan, ASCJ, ’77 to find out if she knew where Nancy might be. “Sister said she knew where Nancy was; she took my contact information and told me that Nancy would be in touch with me.”

It was almost a year before Flavia got the anticipated call from her old friend. “We had this long talk. It was just like being girls again.” After that conversation they decided to meet in person, and last summer they saw each other for the first time in 55 years. When they met at Flavia’s home outside of Toronto, Canada, they discussed where life had taken them after graduating from Sacred Heart. But after sharing their journeys, Flavia found that they were the same girls who had graduated from the Academy back in 1960. “We’re older now,” she said, “but you know what, deep down, we don’t change. We just have a lot more experience.”

Since then, Flavia and Nancy have made an effort to stay in touch through occasional phone calls and email exchanges. Flavia emphasized the role kindness played in the formation of her bond with Nancy, saying, “If you’re kind in the way Nancy was to me, you’ll have good memories and no regrets.”

Regardless of time and distance, an enduring connection exists between Sacred Heart Academy graduates, a bond which weathers any hardship and circumstance with the same strength as when they walked the halls of the Academy as students.

EXCELSIOR LIVES Michelle Natalino Bonavena ’00

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s an adolescent, Michelle Natalino Bonavena ’00 dedicated her life to the performing arts. She danced competitively throughout the east coast, performed on televised talent shows, sang in the school choir, and held lead roles in Sacred Heart productions. Later, while at Mercy College in New York, she worked as a dance instructor and choreographer, gaining invaluable knowledge about the music industry.

With those credentials, Michelle surely could have pursued a successful career as a performer. But after college she chose to direct all of her skills toward founding Performing Art Studio BE in North Haven, a multifaceted conservatory where students are trained in a variety of artistic disciplines including dance, voice, drama, and recording arts.

“I realized that my passion for creating was deeper than my passion for performing,” says Michelle. “I came up with the idea for the name Studio BE because it is limitless.

The word ‘be’ is one of the smallest words but it has the biggest meaning.”

Please enjoy reading about exceptional alumnae who inspire us in this column dedicated to Sacred Heart Academy’s Excelsior Women.

Nominate your Excelsior Woman by emailing alumnae@sacredhearthamden.org.

instruction. She encourages her students to work their hardest and connect with their artistic expression on an emotional level, noting the deeply therapeutic nature of the performing arts. Above all, she values her relationship with God, never forgetting that both her faith and her talent are powerful gifts.

“I want the absolute best for myself, for my students, and for my own daughter, but what I’ve learned is that there is no ‘best’ without God and without love,” she offers. “I feel that God has given me a talent that never fails me and is always there when I call on that talent.”

Recently, Michelle returned to the Academy to hold a dance benefit to raise money for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. While here, she realized that she had previously taken the comfort of her time at Sacred Heart for granted. Walking the halls, she instantly remembered the feeling of being surrounded by laughter and camaraderie and the sense of empowerment gained from the Scriptural quotes inscribed around the school.

At the studio, Michelle teaches her students how to be successful performers and how to embrace their talents and unique qualities.

She works hard to instill strong personal and professional values, celebrating the moments when she sees students turning into what she calls “compassionate, honest, and responsible young individuals.” Michelle also has a great relationship with Sacred Heart students, having taught many of them over the years.

“Whether I had pursued a career in medicine, engineering, or the arts, the confidence and acceptance that Sacred Heart instilled prepared me for any journey,” says Michelle. “After the most recent benefit event, I immediately telephoned my mother to thank her for the sacrifices she made in order to send me to Sacred Heart. It was such an opportunity.”

Michelle wears many hats in her role as founder and director, balancing administrative work with dance and voice

You inspire us Michelle Natalino Bonavena ’00, this issue’s Excelsior Woman!

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The Sacred Heart Academy Admissions Office Elaine Lamboley ’60 In recent years, all Connecticut preparatory schools have been faced with a shrinking pool of applicants due to the population of students approaching high school age coupled with the economic climate in our state. Many schools also realized declining enrollment.

Through more personalized recruitment approaches and an increased emphasis on Sacred Heart’s innovative curriculum, we have not only maintained our enrollment, but even found a steady increase for many years in the quality of both the applicant pool and the enrolled freshman class.

Incoming students take note of our “hidden curriculum” found in leadership opportunities offered in every facet of school life. They are led to realize that an all-girls’ education at the secondary level gives young women the competitive edge they need to succeed in college and in their careers without sacrificing a happy and well-rounded social life. Sacred Heart offers a sense of place where distractions that can interfere with academic development are removed, where students are free to be themselves in a relaxed learning environment and to participate fully

Director of Admissions Elaine Mastagni Lamboley ’60 accompanies freshmen Glory Villano ’19 (center) and Morgan McNabola ’19 (right) to Moran Middle School to discuss Sacred Heart with prospective students. ı 16 ı

in the high school experience. As a Catholic preparatory school for young women, we provide a highly positive example of a feminine faith community that worships together and serves others outside the school. Our students see themselves as worthy and competent persons and visitors to the school comment on the dignity and discipline our students exhibit and the support they offer to each other.

Students seek Sacred Heart because it’s the right fit for them academically, spiritually, and socially. They want Sacred Heart because of its strong academics steeped in values, and because the school has an exceptional college acceptance record. They sense that students are happy here. They see them focused on learning and curious to learn new things. They know that, as students, they will be supported here by inspiring and effective teachers who will challenge them and help them meet with success. Prospective students and families who visit Sacred Heart see nurturing through spiritual leadership and association with women and girls with a sense of purpose.

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Why I Chose Sacred Heart Academy for my Daughters

All prospective parents are concerned about safety and the position of values in schools, and find comfort and confidence in Sacred Heart’s dual commitment to intelligence and values. In admissions, we are faced with the consumer power of students as they search for the “perfect” high school. Today’s high school applicants are educated consumers. Instead of simple concern about whether they will be happy and get along with classmates, they want to know about the advantages of the total Sacred Heart experience: academic, spiritual, athletic, and social.

Applicants often ask probing questions: “Which classes would look better on my transcript?”—“Will I discover my best abilities at Sacred Heart?”—“Do you think the combined academic, leadership, and athletic offerings will assure me acceptance at a top university?”

Mary Lyons Samson ’81 I send both my daughters, Ann ’17 and Cara ’19, to Sacred Heart Academy for several reasons. I know the school provides a strong academic foundation which will help them succeed in life, but I also believe Sacred Heart provides a strong moral foundation, which my husband Dave and I feel is extremely important. Although the teaching of morals starts at home, Sacred Heart students further develop and strengthen their moral compasses.

They learn right from wrong, as well as the significance of caring for and helping others. This helps guide them through difficult situations, and we believe it makes them better, happier people.

Fortunately, the administration of Sacred Heart Academy through the years recognized that An all-girls’ education at the students need secondary level gives young different types of support today. women the competitive edge they need to succeed in college Orientation and transition and in their careers without programs and a sacrificing a happy and wellstrong emphasis on student rounded social life. advisement help them to answer such questions. With four professional counselors in our Guidance Department today–two guidance counselors, one pastoral counselor, and one guidance/social worker–our students are prepared to handle life at Sacred Heart now and life after Sacred Heart in the future.

When I attended Sacred Heart Academy many years ago, I made wonderful friends who shared many of the same values. To this day they remain my closest friends.

We actually still get together on the first Friday of every month to do fun things and catch up with one another.

They aren’t kidding when they talk about the strong bonds formed at S-H-A. It’s true! I send my daughters to Sacred Heart because I want them to have the same wonderful experience I did.

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Prospective students and families look for diversity in the student body, the education, experience, and longevity of our faculty, meaningful student/teacher relationships, dual emphasis on academics and values, use of technology, and upkeep of the school and grounds.

During Open House and private tours, they recognize the positive energy radiating in classrooms, the curious nature of our students, as well as the happiness, friendliness, and openness of our teachers and students.

Most importantly, Sacred Heart feels genuine, it feels like the real thing with a distinguished faculty, a strikingly beautiful campus, and an exceptional college acceptance record. Each year 130 new students

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Today’s high school applicants want to know about the advantages of the total Sacred Heart experience: academic, spiritual, athletic, and social.

Very often, parents want Sacred Heart for their daughters because of our fine arts offerings, believing that the power of the arts along with physical education and athletics, help to build self-confidence, self-awareness, and a sense of belonging to a larger community. Parents seek a comfortable learning atmosphere for their daughters and a personalized approach to learning. The quality and number of sports teams and competitiveness of the league are becoming increasingly important.

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eagerly anticipate joining this vibrant community where students accept challenges and respect the goodness and difference in others.

They find a feeling of belonging at Sacred Heart.

Some schools have become more aggressive recently in recruiting eighth graders. And many prestigious schools saw an increase in applications this past year. But Sacred Heart’s yield of enrolled students is impressive. We can maintain the current trend. How do we sustain this success? It seems we may have already found the answer.

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STUDENT SPOTLIGHT

We hope you enjoy our newest column, Student Spotlight, which will run in each issue of HEART, so as to profile students who excel in ways not typically profiled. If you would like to nominate a current student for Student Spotlight, please email bgriffin@sacredhearthamden.org.

Gabriella Greco ’16

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he only experience most five-year-olds have with horseback riding is slinging their little legs over a wooden rocking horse. But after exposure to horses at a nearby stable and a few pony rides, Gabriella Greco ’16 wanted the real thing. “I just told my mom that I wanted to ride horses and she said OK,” Gabi recalls. “We had no idea that it would come to this.”

Riding can be demanding on both her time and body. “In order to practice I have to go all the way to Greenwich, which is over an hour both ways, and I ride anywhere from two to four hours a day, Tuesday through Sunday.” And that’s only for practice—when Gabi has horse shows, she spends even more time riding to prepare for the competition.

Eleven years and several competitions later, Gabi is a seasoned rider who trains with Peter Leone, an Olympic silver medalist, at Lionshare Farm in Greenwich. She has traveled the east coast with her two horses, Brecourt and Ravel D’Anne Croix, as well as a leased horse named Styling, to compete in an event called the Low Junior Jumpers. In this event riders complete a series of four foot, three inch jumps while under the clock and are scored based on how many rails are knocked over, whether or not the horse refuses to jump, and the amount of time over the limit. “If you fall off, you’re disqualified,” says Gabi, a penalty she is all too familiar with.

The very real risk of injury and intense time commitment are more than worth it for Gabi, who finds great value not just in the competition but also in the strong relationships she develops with her horses. “I will eventually need to sell my horses to buy new ones that can jump higher so I can compete at more advanced levels. It will be difficult since I have an emotional bond with them.

My horses and I are a team, and when you learn to trust them they in turn trust you. I love them and when I sell them I will make sure they’re in very good homes and that their new owners will take good care of them.”

Gabriella Greco ’16 with her horse, Olaf, during a competition.

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Marks Biological Sciences Laboratory Dedicated

President Sr. Sheila O’Neill, ASCJ, Ph.D.,’71, John G. Martin Foundation President Frank Loehmann, Reverend Jeffrey Romans, Hamden Mayor Curt Balzano Leng, and officers from the Science National Honor Society perform the ribbon cutting ceremony.

foundation. The space has been completely refurbished with new mechanicals, student and teacher furnishings, and state-of-the-art technology.

We recently celebrated the completion of the renovation of The John G. Martin Foundation Biological Sciences Laboratory. Students, faculty, Advisory Council members, and trustees from the foundation were on hand for the dedication and blessing. Guests were welcomed by President Sr. Sheila O’Neill, ASCJ, Ph.D.,’71 and other speakers included Sr. Mary Jane Paolella, ASCJ, ’65, Mitali Banerjee ’16, Hamden Mayor Curt Balzano Leng, and Foundation President Frank Loehmann. Following the ribbon cutting, Reverend Jeffrey Romans blessed the newly designed laboratory.

The biological sciences at Sacred Heart introduce students to a variety of opportunities. All students will utilize the new lab for biology and juniors will use it for anatomy class. The lab will also be used for all Science Fair experiments and by students performing independent research.

In 2007, The John G. Martin Foundation assisted in the funding of our Molecular Science Research Laboratory. We are grateful to the foundation for again supporting our outstanding and innovative nationally recognized science program.

Transformation of the 40-year-old laboratory was made possible through a 50,000 dollar grant from the West Hartford based

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Mandarin Chinese — Our Newest World Language

Ice Hockey — 14th Varsity Sport Sacred Heart has joined West Haven High School in forming a co-op ice hockey team within the SHA ICE HOCKEY Southern Connecticut Conference Girls Hockey League. Teams form cooperatives when there are not enough student-athletes to form an individual school team. Approximately 10 student-athletes from each school will participate in our newest varsity sport.

Xiuying Tan helps a student brush up on her calligraphy.

Mandarin Chinese I, introduced during the 2014-15 academic year, serves as an introduction to the study of the Chinese language, history, and culture while building a solid foundation in the basic skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Students acquire basic conversation skills as they learn the pinyin system and learn to write Chinese characters with a Chinese brush.

This year we added Mandarin Chinese II, which will build on the skills learned in Mandarin I with an emphasis on more complex grammar and sentence patterns. Students will make phone calls and appointments, familiarize themselves with job interview questions and transportation, and study Chinese business culture.

The team will be coached by Erin Blake, a three sport stand-out at WHHS in soccer, ice hockey, and softball. A 2010 graduate of Albertus Magnus College, Erin played varsity soccer there for four years. After earning a master’s degree in education at Southern Connecticut State University, she accepted a fifth grade teaching position at Carrigan Intermediate School in West Haven.

The Sacred Heart Academy/West Haven Co-op Team will play a 20-game schedule. Practices began in November at Bennett Rink in West Haven which serves as the home rink and team members are currently working on uniform design. Other teams competing in the league include Branford, Daniel Hand, East Catholic, Guilford, Hall/Conard Co-op, Hamden, Lauralton Hall, Notre Dame of Fairfield, and Simsbury.

“I would like to express my appreciation to all those involved in this collaboration—West Haven Athletic Director Jon Capone, West Haven Superintendent of Schools Neil Cavallaro, the West Haven Board of Education, as well as our President Sr. Sheila and Principal Sr. Maureen,” shared Athletic Director George Bedocs.

These courses are taught by Xiuying Tan who was born and lived for 25 years in China where she received a B.A. in English.

She then worked as an English-Chinese translator for an export company and in 2007, moved to Connecticut. In December 2014, she earned a B.S. in accounting from Southern Connecticut State University. While pursuing this degree, she began teaching Chinese at Southeastern Connecticut Chinese School and found that teaching is her real passion. She now plans to earn a third degree—this time in education!

The Sacred Heart Athletic Program offers a choice of 27 teams competing in 14 varsity and junior varsity sports, with freshman teams in volleyball, basketball, and softball. Over the years, Sacred Heart teams have qualified for All-Conference, AllState, and All-American selections. Over 60% of our students compete in interscholastic sports.

Track and Field Program Perfected Sacred Heart has added a high jump and pole vaulting area, as well as done repairs to the existing running track. “The addition of the high jump and pole vault puts the finishing touches on our track program,” according to Athletic Director George Bedocs.

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“Together we CAN Make a Difference” Campaign

Our Charism Connection team CAN make a difference. (From left to right) Cathleen Halasinski ’17, Helena Bui ’16, Sydney Olson ’16, Olivia Riley ’16, Madison Brown ’16, Carmen Clarkin ’16, Megan Gray ’16, and Cara Walsh ’16.

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Our Charism Connection student team works hard each year to spread the virtues, spirit, and charism of the foundress of the Apostles, Mother Clelia Merloni. This year they join other Apostle schools in a new tradition…the “Together We CAN Make a Difference” campaign, which asks students and faculty to donate cans of food at First Friday liturgies throughout the school year. At Sacred Heart we have chosen to donate the canned goods to Connecticut Food Bank where Mary Kate Carofano ’97 serves as chief development officer. Our community, spearheaded by the Charism Connection team, is proving that the slogan “Together We CAN Make a Difference!” certainly rings true here at the Academy.

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AROUND THE ACADEMY

Life-Changing Experience

Show Us Your #SHA

Veronica Perpetua ’17 represented Sacred Heart and the State of Connecticut at the summer Congress of Future Medical Leaders, sponsored by the National Academy of Future Physicians (NAFP) in Boston. Taught by some of the greatest minds in medicine, guided and mentored by prominent medical school academic leaders, and inspired by new prodigies leading the future of medicine, Veronica found her experience to be remarkable and life-changing.

The National Academy of Future Physicians is committed to supporting America’s exceptional high school students through career and focus-area programs and services. NAFP encourages and mentors students who wish to devote their lives to the service of humanity as physicians by providing them with the skills, motivation, guidance, and mentorship needed to stay on track to achieve their goals.

During the last two years, social media has been connecting the Sacred Heart Academy community all around the world. The social media platforms have become a valuable source for events, photos, announcements, and accomplishments. Now we are looking to YOU to show us your #SHA! Share your images and stories with us for a chance to be featured on our Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram pages…email socialmedia@sacredhearthamden.org—anywhere, anytime. Stay in touch! facebook.com/sacredhearthamden & facebook.com/groups/SHA/alumnae Principal—@SHAhamden Athletic—@SHApacers youtube.com/sacredhearthamden @SHAhamden

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Witnessing a Papal Mass — Once in a Lifetime!

Sr. Maureen gets a close-up of Pope Francis at Madison Square Garden.

President Sr. Sheila O’Neill, ASCJ, Ph.D.,’71 and Principal Sr. Maureen Flynn, ASCJ, ’81 with teachers Blair Destito ’06 (left) and Kim Cramer Curbow ’81 on the way to see Pope Francis.

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AROUND THE ACADEMY

Science Teacher Presents at Conference Scholars Recognized for Excellence The College Board’s Advanced Placement Program provides academically prepared students with the opportunity to take rigorous college-level courses while still in high school, and earn advanced placement and or credit in college for successful performance on the AP Exams.

AP Scholar Awards recognize students who have demonstrated college-level achievement through AP courses. We congratulate the following students for their outstanding achievement on the 2015 AP Exams: AP SCHOLAR Granted to students who receive scores of 3 or higher on three or more AP Exams: Molly Andrus ’15, Mitali Banerjee ’16, Helena Bui ’16, Ashley Garcia ’15, Meghan Glynn ’15, Sara Golbazi ’15, Maria Granquist ’15, Elizabeth Hammerberg ’15, Ashley Heidtmann ’15, Selena Livramento ’16, Rebecca Marks ’15, Isobel Munday ’16, Malkia Okech ’15, Katherine O’Rourke ’15, Jennifer Piciw ’16 AP SCHOLAR WITH HONOR Granted to students who receive an average score of at least 3.25 on all AP Exams taken, and scores of 3 or higher on four or more exams: Kaleigh Debowes ’15, Angelina Ditta ’15, Sara Fagan ’15, Gabrielle Hummel ’15, Jane Lockery ’15 Elizabeth Christophy, Ph.D. with Michaela Gibbons ’18 during a demonstration in chemistry.

Elizabeth Christophy, Ph.D. was selected to present at the Connecticut Science Teachers Professional Development Day in November. The theme of the conference, “Toward Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS): Where Science and Education Meet,” emphasized asking questions, planning and carrying out investigations, analyzing and interpreting data, constructing explanations, and defending conclusions with evidence. Dr. Christophy presented her lesson, “The Case of the Puzzling Powder: A Detective Investigation” to other science teachers and explained how to use the lesson to teach NGSS skills to students.

Dr. Christophy holds a B.S. in chemistry, M.S. in education, and Ph.D. in physical chemistry. She has been a member of the faculty for 16 years, teaching all levels of chemistry, including College Preparatory Chemistry, Honors Chemistry, and AP Chemistry.

Betty most enjoys teaching students that chemistry can be fun and relevant to their lives. “I love to create new lessons and try out new ideas,” she says. “I wanted to share this with other chemistry teachers because my students enjoyed it so much.”

AP SCHOLAR WITH DISTINCTION Granted to students who receive an average score of at least 3.5 on all AP Exams taken, and scores of 3 or higher on five or more exams: Danielle Beam ’15, Lauren Davis ’15, Katherine Donohue ’15, Jenna Fortunati ’15, Erinn Halasinski ’15, Isabella Siegel ’15, Cassidy Tobin ’15, Rachel Wells ’15, Alexandra Zoarski ’15 NATIONAL AP SCHOLAR Granted to students who receive an average score of at least 4 on all AP Exams taken, and scores of 4 or higher on eight or more exams: Isabella Siegel ’15 Sacred Heart offers twenty Advanced Placement courses on campus or through Online School for Girls: AP Biology, AP Calculus—AB, AP Calculus—BC, AP Chemistry, AP Computer Science, AP English Language and Composition, AP English Literature, AP Environmental Science, AP French Language, AP Human Geography, AP Latin: Vergil, AP Macroeconomics, AP Microeconomics, AP Music Theory, AP Physics I, AP Spanish Language, AP Statistics, AP U.S. Government, AP Psychology, and AP U.S. History.

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Celebrating Success Onstage the awards ceremony celebrating the best of Connecticut high school theatre.

The Academy has received glowing praise for its excellent musical theatre program! Last year’s production of Singin’ in the Rain, which played the Shubert Theatre to capacity audiences, recently caught the attention of two statewide festival competitions. The Connecticut High Musical Awards and the Halo Awards nominated Singin’ in the Rain in several different categories, ranging from scenic design to dance. Sacred Heart students were acknowledged as leaders in performance, film making, and stage management.

Musical Director MaryLee Delaney and Producer Frances Saukas were, “ecstatic about the growth of the program and all the accolades…we are also proud of a cast of 150 talented young actors in the recent fall production of West Side Story led by seniors Rose Iannaccone as Maria, Lauren Celentano as Anita, Lizzie Smith as Rosalia, Joy Alino as A-Rab, and junior Erica Gonsiewski as Action.” Male actors from 12 different high

The 12th Annual Halo Awards, held at the Palace Theatre, celebrated the work of over 40 Connecticut Rose Iannaccone ’16 receives the award for Best Female Comic high schools. From a pool of 5,000 Performer at 12th Annual Halo Awards Ceremony. students, Sacred Heart senior Rose schools rounded out the cast.

Iannaccone was named Best Female Comic Performer in the State.

Her classmates, Alexa Carranzo and Celeste Rice, along with Moira Offers Mary Lee, “I was thrilled to work with this company, and Godman ’15, won Best Stage Management Team. Sacred Heart also overjoyed to collaborate with the award-winning team of Chad received a Community Service Award for the outreach projects done Hardin as music director, and Janet Gambardella Bracale ’77, of in conjunction with the musical each year. Administrators, faculty Dance Unlimited, as choreographer. Even though West Side Story was moderators, family members, and over 50 students proudly attended written more than 50 years ago, it remains relevant today.”

Stop & Shop A+ Rewards Program — Help SHA Get a Piece of the Pie Did you know that Stop & Shop is giving away $2.5 million to schools through the A+ School Rewards Program? Please help Sacred Heart get our piece of the pie! Register your Stop & Shop rewards card and designate Sacred Heart Academy as your school of choice or email us your 13 digit card number and we will register for you. Savings and gas points will not be affected and you can support two schools at the same time! Your regular purchases will earn points that convert to cash for the Academy through March 19, 2016. It’s easy as pie!

Our goal this year is to have five hundred cards registered. The longer your card is registered, the greater the results, so get on board today! In the past three years SHA has received more than $10,000 in cash through this program. Proceeds directly benefit the students.

Questions? Visit www.stopandshop.com/aplus/register.

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Science National Honor Society Inductions In September, our chapter of the Science National Honor Society (SNHS) inducted twenty new members. To qualify for membership students meet strict requirements of grade point average and science class enrollment. SNHS is active in tutoring, hosting Mole Day activities, and running the school Science Fair in February.

Congratulations to the newest members of the Science National Honor Society: Kristen Austin ’16, Caroline Berberian ’17, Jeanne Marie Cassidy ’17, Julia Davis ’17, Laura Dolan ’16, Jordan Earl ’17, Julie Grammatico ’16, Megan Gray ’16, Cathleen Halasinski ’17, Sarah Jacobson ’16, Abigail Kelly ’17 , Elizabeth Lamont ’17, Alysse Mastriano ’17, Kaitlin Nealon ’16, Jacqueline O’Brien ’16, Sophie Park ’17, Alicia Pekar ’17, Francesca Rallo ’16, Jaime Robinson ’16 , and Catherine Valloso ’17.

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Making Strides in Genetics for Twenty Years

Juniors and seniors in Honors Biotechnology Research have been sequencing genes and publishing research for many years using the school’s ABI Prism 310 Genetic Analyzer, a single capillary automated sequencer. So, what was different about last year?

to determine if these genes were influenced by epigenetics. They discovered that both genes have CpG islands, areas where two base pairs of DNA, cytosine and guanine, are situated next to each other in high percentages. The goal was to target these areas.

Throughout the 2014 -15 academic year students used bioinformatics tools—internet databases and resources—to acquire background information for hands-on experimentation. These tools, namely the University of California at Santa Clara (UCSC) Genome Browser, European database Ensembl, and information from the National Center for Biotechnology (NCBI), were used for data analysis.

After a year of work, the students successfully extracted DNA from calf tissue, designed their own short, complementary DNA primers, amplified the target areas by Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR), and sequenced these areas of their gene of interest. They completed the final process by preparing a scientific poster and presenting it at the United Mitochondrial Disease Foundation (UMDF) Annual Symposium in Washington, DC this summer, and submitting their results to GenBank, once again, for publication. This marked the twentieth year that Honors Biotechnology Research students both presented to the scientific community and published sequences in GenBank.

Students were interested not only in molecular genetics—the study of genes and their inheritance—but also in epigenetics—the process which turns genes on and off. In addition to studying the function or dysfunction of genes, they were also interested in learning why some genes are turned on or off.

The students chose two genes of interest: Bovine (cow) Alpha-synuclein (SNCA) and Fatty Acid Synthasse (FASN), and used bioinformatics

Over the years, our Science Department, particularly this program founded by Sr. Mary Jane Paolella, ASCJ, ’65, has received attention from national and local news media as a testament to the important work being done.

Grandparents’ Day 2015 October 20 marked the seventh annual Grandparents’ Day, sponsored by the Office of Mission Advancement. Sophomores invited their grandparents to campus for the morning and together they enjoyed breakfast, songs from the upcoming musical, West Side Story, presentations by Sr. Sheila and grandfather of Kailby ’16 and Klara ’18 Schommer, Bill Robinson, using the students’ Lenovo tablets, a prayer service in the Mount Sacred Heart Chapel, and tours. Nearly one hundred grandparents joined us for this special day. The sophomores and their grandparents particularly enjoyed their time in chapel. It was especially meaningful as each part of the service honored the “strong bonds” between granddaughters and grandparents.

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Technology and Innovation Continues Across the Curriculum allowing faculty, staff, and students the ability to access their documents and email on any device wherever they are. Additionally, Office 365 will give students and faculty the opportunity to work collaboratively on the same document simultaneously, regardless of location. Email and data servers will not run out of storage or be susceptible to server crashes or power and internet outages.

Transitioning to Blackbaud onCampus Learning Management System. Parents, students, and faculty and staff will be able to easily share information about assignments and activities and all aspects of campus life, from academics to athletics, clubs and more, in one place on the school’s website via a live stream.

For more than a decade, Sacred Heart Academy has been on the cutting edge of instructional technology. First in the area to implement a one-to-one laptop program in 2009, the school’s technology department continues to move forward so as to prepare students for their next steps in the “real world.”

In keeping with the philosophy of incorporating the best technology developments in order to provide the best learning experience for our students, the Office of Technology implemented the following initiatives for the 2015 -16 academic school year: Installing a Discover Video Digital Media/ Video Distribution System. This multipurpose

system solution will deliver live and stored educational media, enhance curriculum delivery, accelerate professional development, and expand connections to the community.

Additionally, this system will improve communication between students, faculty, and parents resulting in enhanced security.

This was made possible through a 65,000 dollar grant from the State of Connecticut Public Utilities Regulatory Authority; Public, Educational and Governmental Programming and Education Technology Investment Account (PEGPETIA).

Transitioning to Microsoft Office 365.

This will provide file storage in the cloud

Mu Alpha Theta Inducts New Members

While maintaining methods that have traditionally characterized teaching and learning, Sacred Heart has never failed to embrace innovative methods—especially when it comes to the latest in technology.

“Our goal is for our students to employ technology tools to develop as self-directed life-long learners,” offered Director of Technology Kathryn Cioffi. With an emphasis on creating technology and not simply consuming it via initiatives across the curriculum, including the utilization of laptops, tablets, interactive classrooms, blended learning, together with a host of other inventive software programs, the 21st century is alive and well in classrooms and labs, and there is no doubt the best is yet to come.

This fall, 10 new members were inducted to our chapter of Mu Alpha Theta, the National Mathematics Honor Society. Members are academically qualified juniors and seniors who maintain strict grade point average requirements and excel in high level math courses. They also participate in Math League, the Study Buddy Tutoring Program, and host school-wide Pi Day activities. The induction was held in a joint ceremony with the Science National Honor Society (SNHS) induction.

Congratulations to the following students inducted as new members: Eunyee Cho ’16, Carmen Clarkin ’16, Julia Davis ’17, Megan Gray ’16, Sarah Jacobson ’16, Abigail Kelly ’17, Kaitlyn Koch ’16, Elizabeth Lamont ’17, Sophie Park ’17, and Priya Patel ’17.

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AROUND THE ACADEMY

Six New Advisory Council Members Named The following individuals have been appointed to the Sacred Heart Academy Advisory Council for a three-year term as announced by President Sr. Sheila O’Neill, ASCJ, Ph.D., ’71: John F. Buckley, Jr., Esq., FP ı Attorney at Law, Buckley & Wynne Louise Rosarbo Dinsmore ’86 ı Principal, Partners in Philanthropy, LLC Dolores DeFonzo Ennico ’70 ı Corporate Vice President of Human Resources, Olin Corporation Cynthia Mariani ı Stewardship/Recording Secretary, Yale University Robert McMahon, CP ı Senior Managing Director, GE Capital Kathleen L. Nastri, Esq., CP, FP ı Attorney at Law, Koskoff, Koskoff & Bieder The Advisory Council provides assistance and offers expertise as requested by the administration, including but not limited to such areas as legal, financial, long-range

(From left) John F. Buckley, Jr., Esq., Robert McMahon, Cynthia Mariani, and Kathleen L. Nastri, Esq. with Sr. Sheila. (Missing: Louise Rosarbo Dinsmore ’86 and Dolores DeFonzo Ennico ’70)

planning, plant and maintenance activities, and other matters.

“I am thrilled to have these talented individuals on our Advisory Council. In addition to bringing us a wealth of knowledge and

One Step Closer to Sainthood for Mother Clelia Merloni The Apostles of the Sacred Heart of Jesus announced with great joy that the theological commission evaluating the Positio on the life and virtue of Mother Clelia met on October 25, 2015, and voted affirmatively. The Positio is a document used in the process by which a person is declared Venerable. It is a collection of the evidence into a candidate’s heroic virtues and is prepared for presentation to the Congregation for the Causes of Saints. The Decree of Heroic Virtues, a judgment of the Congregation, that Servant of God, Clelia Merloni, lived a life of profound union with God and fidelity to Church teaching has been sent to the Holy Father and will be official when signed by Pope Francis. When combined with the approval of a miracle attributed to the intercession of Mother Clelia Merloni, the requirements for the beatification process will have been met.

The congregation of the Apostles of the Sacred Heart of Jesus was founded by Mother Clelia Merloni in 1894, in Viareggio, Italy.

The Apostles are grateful for this grace bestowed upon their congregation and invite you to join in offering prayers and petitions through the intersession of Mother Clelia.

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experience, they understand our school culture. I am most excited to work with them and wish all new council members a fulfilling and productive tenure on the Council,” commented Sr. Sheila.

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2014 – 2015 Apostles of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Provincial Council

Sacred Heart Academy Advisory Council Karen S. Harris, CPA, FP — Chair Associate Controller, Treasury & Gift Administration ı Yale University James M. Alexander, FP Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Secretary, Retired ı Spinnaker Exploration Company James E. Bowman, FP Partner ı Bowman, Monaco & Black, PC Tracy Salemme Church ’79 Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer ı Hartford HealthCare MaryGrace N. Santagata Crisci ’88 Major Sales Account Manager ı Altura Communication Solutions

Sallie Ann Vece DeMarsilis ’82 Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer ı Movado Group, Inc. Anne Fitzpatrick Donahue ’84 Senior Vice President ı U.S. Bank Salvatore G. Filardi, CP Vice President, Facilities & Capital Planning ı Quinnipiac University

Mary-Ann P. Haran, Esq., FP Attorney at Law ı Law Office of Mary-Ann P. Haran Richard J. Iovanne Region Manager, Senior Vice President ı People’s United Bank

Sr. Linda Pettinella, ASCJ, ’65 Vice Provincial and Councilor ı Apostles of the Sacred Heart of Jesus

Thomas P. Smith, Jr. Chief Insurance Officer ı Knights of Columbus

Mallory A. Tarca ’04 Internal Auditor ı PartnerRE Earl W. Tucker III, FP Project Manager and Vice President ı Empire Paving, Inc. Mary Lee Weber, FP Director of Business Development ı Cashman & Katz

Sr. Anne Theresa Walsh, ASCJ, ’81 ı Provincial Superior Sr. Linda Pettinella, ASCJ, ’65 ı Vice Provincial and Councilor Sr. Ellen Cronan, ASCJ, ’58 ı Councilor Sr. Veronica Beato, ASCJ ı Councilor Sr. Virginia Herbers, ASCJ ı Councilor Sr. Lisa Retort, ASCJ ı Secretary Sr. Maureen P. Flynn, ASCJ, ’81 ı Treasurer

Sacred Heart Academy Administration Sr. Sheila M. O’Neill, ASCJ, Ph.D., ’71 ı President Sr. Maureen P. Flynn, ASCJ ’81 ı Principal Sr. Judith Musco, ASCJ ’61 ı Dean of Student Activities/ New

Teacher Mentor Sibani Sengupta, Ph.D. ı Dean of Academic Affairs Annette Vasaturo ı Dean of Studies

Mothers’ Club Waleska Ortiz ı President Jo Ann Montalto ı Vice President Karen Jerram ı Secretary Donna Amendola, Maribel Borruso ı Event Coordinators Sr. Maureen P. Flynn, ASCJ, ’81, Principal ı Moderator

Fathers’ Club Richard Warhall ı President Jon Bosta ı Treasurer David Emerson ı Secretary Sr. Sheila M. O’Neill, ASCJ, Ph.D., ’71, President ı Moderator

Sr. Sheila M. O’Neill, ASCJ, Ph.D., ’71, President

Sr. Maureen P. Flynn, ASCJ, ’81, Principal

Deborah S. Camner, Director of Mission Advancement

Maria Cammarota, Business Manager

Alumnae Leadership Team Sr. Mariette Moan, ASCJ, ’77 ı Director of Alumnae Relations Jamie Coady ’94 ı President Regina McFarland Johnson ’77 ı Recording Secretary Ann Criscuolo Pari ’67 ı Immediate Past President Claudia Diaz Oliveira ’93 ı Class Agent Coordinator Loretta Petrillo Ambrose ’53, Nardina ‘Deanie’ Sapienza Resigno ’53, Violet Tortora Carbone ’55 ı Greene Street Girls Representatives Alora Caraglio ’08 ı Website Kathy Berry Prentice ’69 ı Legacy Sr. Mariette Moan, ASCJ, ’77, Sr. Mary Anne Sharron, ASCJ, ’64 ı Networking Barbara Tracchio Romano ’61 ı Reunion Betsy Fitzsimons ’76 ı Rose Garden Regina McFarland Johnson ’77 ı Spirituality Debbie Daniels Iannone ’83 ı Hospitality

Advisory Council Committee Chairs Karen S. Harris, FP ı Executive Committee Richard J. Iovanne ı Building and Maintenance Committee James E. Bowman, FP ı Finance Committee Thomas P. Smith, Jr. ı Investment Committee

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IN ALL THINGS, GIVE

Dear Friends, St. Paul reminds us in Thessalonians, In all things, give thanks!

Our 2014-2015 Annual Fund motto was Strength in Numbers. Thank you for keeping our numbers strong. Sacred Heart Academy continues to be financially sound and prepared to take on new challenges thanks to YOU! Our strength comes with increased dollars and participation. Alumnae participation grew from 9.78% to 10.24%, surpassing the national average for giving in all-girls’ Catholic high schools. Our alumnae continue to live by Excelsior, helping us to grow ever higher.

We embraced 435 new donors, increased participation at our events, and joined the international #GivingTuesday movement…all helping to keep our numbers strong.

We changed the look of our annual Auction and realized increased revenue. Our students worked hard to raise funds for their school with the Ad Campaign, Raffle, and Class Giving Days. Committee members diligently planned sensational events including a Wine Tasting in fall, Auction in early spring, and Golf Tournament in May. Additionally, we were granted three wishes—streaming, science, and safety. The State of Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection provided us with a grant of $65,000 enabling us to live stream. The John G. Martin Foundation awarded us a $50,000 grant to renovate the Biological Sciences Laboratory and we received an $18,000 State of Connecticut School Security Competitive Grant to cover costs associated with implementing our school security plan. We are extremely thankful to all involved for making these wishes come true.

The purpose of the Office of Mission Advancement is to carry out the mission of the Academy and to fundraise to help maintain excellence in education. Thanks to you, we not only met our 2014-2015 goal, but surpassed it by $82,000. Our most successful year was due to your continued loyalty, unparalleled support, and love of Sacred Heart Academy. We are forever grateful to you and, In all things, we give thanks.

May the Sacred Heart of Jesus continue to bless you and your family.

With deep appreciation,

Debbie Camner Director of Mission Advancement

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Financial Report 2014 - 2015 Total Revenue ı $8,069,728 MISSION ADVANCEMENT INCOME Annual Fund $253,273 Ad Campaign (net) $65,124 Auction (net) $142,735 Tuition Assistance Program $23,675 Wine Tasting (net) $2,885

TOTAL $487,692

9% ı Mission Advancement Income (net)

ENDOWMENT/RESTRICTED FUNDS 60th Anniversary $1,000 Golf Tournament (net) $28,391 Gifts & Bequests $199,513

2% ı Investment Earnings 4% ı Other Revenue

TOTAL $228,904 MISSION ADVANCEMENT TOTAL

$716,596

85% ı Tuition and Fees

OPERATING REVENUE Tuition and Fees Mission Advancement Income (net) Investment Earnings Other Revenue TOTAL REVENUE

$6,881,232 $716,596 $164,058 $307,842 $8,069,728

Total Expenses ı $7,552,618 1% ı Other

7% ı Tuition Assistance

2% ı Student Body Expenses 3% ı Instructional and Athletics

OPERATING EXPENSES Tuition Assistance $518,300 Instructional and Athletics $232,059 Administration $799,760 Building /Plant Improvements/Rent/ Depreciation $941,165 Personnel Salaries and Benefits $4,809,943 Student Body Expenses $170,098 Other $ 81,293 TOTAL EXPENSES

11% ı Administration

12% ı Building/Plant Improvements/ Rent/Depreciation 64% ı Personnel Salaries and Benefits

$7,552,618

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FOUNDER’S CIRCLE $25,000 +

2014

The John G. Martin Foundation ± State of Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection ±

CORNERSTONE CIRCLE

2015

$10,000 - $24,999

Catherine Ferrie-Kilmain 1989 Ramon Gonzalez, Jr., M.D. & Bernadette Gonzalez ± Knights of Columbus Supreme Council* Joseph Lee, Esq. & Mary Jo Carney Lee 1957* Robert McMahon & Kristin McMahon, Esq.^ Prospector Partners, LLC Lambert & Joan Schommer

CHARTER CIRCLE $5,000 - $9,999

Anonymous (2) James & Martha Alexander^ AC Joyce B. Comer, PharmD 1970* John Cropp, Ph.D. & Anne Cropp, PharmD First Niagara Bank Eugene Harris* Karen S. Harris^ AC Stephen & Nancy LaPointe ± Robert & Ann Lyons ± Patrick Mahoney^ Kristin Morico 1980 Hon. Robert Nastri, Jr. & Kathleen Nastri, Esq.* Richard Palombo, Jr., Esq. & Patrice Amendola Palombo, Esq. 1977 Roger & Linda Sciascia* AC Subway ±

MOTHER CLELIA MERLONI CIRCLE $2,500 - $4,999

The Sacred Heart Academy Honor Roll of Giving recognizes donors for gifts from July 1, 2014 to June 30, 2015. The Academy regrets the omission of any names deserving recognition in this report, and apologizes in advance for any such error. We welcome any corrections, and encourage you to contact the Office of Mission Advancement.

Robert Barreira & Tara Cocchiarella Barreira 2002^ James & Michelle Bowman* AC Sharon Egan Bremer, M.D. 1965* William Christie, Jr. & Cynthia Pettella Christie 1988 Thomas & Patricia DeGrand* Francis & Trish Donelan^ Amy Duda 1982* Jewish Community Foundation of Southern Arizona Timothy J. Kearney* Robert & Maureen O’Keefe Hugh & Martha O’Neill* Mitchell & Robin Pozez Mario & Barbara Ricozzi^ Daniel & Leslie Slater Stop & Shop A+ School Rewards Laiching Sun & Dharini Sun, M.D. ±

EXCELSIOR CIRCLE * Donor for five consecutive years ^ Donor for three consecutive years ± New donor, first gift in five or more years AC 2014-2015 Advisory Council member † Deceased

$1,000 - $2,499

Anonymous (6) Maria Asis-Gilbride, M.D. 1981^ Alfredo Axtmayer, M.D.* Patricia Hayes Axtmayer*

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Tapas Bandyopadhyay, M.D. & Sibani Sengupta, Ph.D.* Bankwell Financial Group, Inc. ± Michael Baumgaertner, M.D. & Irene Baumgaertner Michael Belfonti ± Peter Bowers, M.D. & Jean A. Stadalnik, M.D. 1981 Patrick & Therese Bowman* Paul & Kristin Bowman Bowman, Monaco & Black, P.C.* Patrick & Rita Brenchak ± John F. Buckley, Jr., Esq. & Tricia Buckley* Matthew & Maria Cammarota* Kathleen Carroll, Esq. 1971 Catholic Charity League of New Haven* Tracy Salemme Church 1979^ AC Suzanne Colasanto, Esq. 1973* Steven & Lisa Collison± The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven* Francis X. Conlon II & Susan Conlon* Maureen Danehy Cox, Esq. 1972* James & Roseann Cunneen ± Robert & Sue Cunningham Estelle D’Alessio Mary Danehy 1982^ David Lamberti, D.D.S. ± John & Gail DeGrand^ Edward & Pamela DeMarseilles^ Dennis Uniform Manufacturing Company Anne Fitzpatrick Donahue 1984 AC Stephen Donniri & Veronica Sadaari ± Marilyn Petraiuolo Douglas, Esq. 1973* Dolores DeFonzo Ennico 1970* Eugene W. Harris & Co. Wealth Management Anthony Filorimo & Michele Mattei Filorimo 1988* Edward & Frances Flynn* Joseph Gagliardi, M.D.^ GE Capital Corporation Gary & Suzanne Greco^ Kevin Hallinan & Margaret Nicholls Hallinan 1983* Christopher & Rosa Harrison^ Maureen Hayes* Yeon Henton± Megan McLeod Hernandez 1974* Mark Hommel, M.D. & Phoebe Leith-Hommel, M.D. ± E. William Iovanne* William & Angeline Iovanne ± Christopher Jakubowski, M.D. & Joanna Jakubowska, M.D. ± Janney Montgomery Scott, LLC ±

President’s Club Each year the President’s Club grows. In the 20142015 academic year, we were blessed to have 132 members in the Club, a 10% increase! Established in 2013, the President’s Club recognizes individuals whose exceptional generosity helps Sacred Heart Academy achieve our goals. Members include donors who make a commitment of $1,000 or more annually to the Academy. These individuals were celebrated at a gathering in fall 2014 and are recognized in this Honor Roll of Giving. Please contact Debbie Camner for more information.

Lennart Johns, Ph.D. & Debra Johns Knights of Columbus Hon. W. Patrick Donlin Assembly #2459^ Francis Lamboley, Esq. & Elaine Mastagni Lamboley 1960* Kevin & Marianne Lawlor* Walter Longo, M.D. & Janice Longo^ LoRicco, Trotta & LoRicco, LLC ± Brian Luciani & Julie Coyne Luciani 1984 Mascola Group ± Carol Mauro ± Gerald J. Moran* Tod & Robin Moynihan^ Elizabeth Sugrue O’Neil 1960^ Pinnacle Land Development LLC ± Ralph Pisani, Jr. & Maryanne Giaimo Pisani 1981* Susan Pursell, M.D. 1980 ± Marci Garofalo Quaranta 1987^ John Quinn, Esq. & Mary-Ann Haran, Esq.* AC David Reed & Karen Smith Reed 1984 David & Tammy Robinson^ R.W. Hine Ace Hardware ± Santander Automotive Finance Group Erik Scaranuzzo Peter & Lori Schommer^ Peter & Janet Smith* Theresa D’Aiuto Sokol 1968* Melissa Patton Sullivan 1982 Susan Lagerstrom Sullivan 1965 Brian Tubby & Nicole Tung, Esq. Earl Tucker, Jr. & Alicia Tucker Ryan Van Wilgen & Kathleen Conlon Van Wilgen 2003^ Michael & Annette Vasaturo* Gerald & Leah Verna ± Arthur & Mary Lee Weber^ AC Peter & Ann Weiss Rebecca Williams ± Dr. Cary Yeh & Lynn O’Neil Yeh 1984^ Glenn & Anne Yeomans^

SR. ANTONINE SIGNORELLI CIRCLE $500 - $999

Abbate Insurance Associates, Inc.^ Michael Ajello, Esq. & Dana Ajello^ Aldo DeDominicis Foundation ± Stacie Mulvey Allen 1985* Joseph & Laura Anastasio ± Barbara Mauriello Angelo 1964 Robert & Virginia Barker* Beth Iovanne Blazevich 1975* Bryan Bogen & Lisa Mastroianni Bogen 1986^ Holly Brandt 1988 ± Richard & Pamela Brownell* Peter & Ann Bruchansky* Anne Byrne ± Kathryn Camizzi & Theodora Depalma ± Mark & Deborah Camner* Paul & Kelly Campanelli^ Michael Celentano & Felicity Buonocore Celentano 1983* JoMichelle Corrales-Kean, Ph.D. 1993^ Catherine Cestar Crawford 1962^ MaryGrace Santagata Crisci 1988* AC John Criscio & Janet Garrison Criscio 1969* Clayton Curtiss* Daniel Davis III & Anne Davis Barbara DeBarbieri 1961^ Epstein Canarick, Corp. ± Federico & Sette, P.C. Michael & Colleen Gethings Aaron Gross, D.M.D.

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Jenae Avallone Gureff, Esq. 1996 Mona Breault Hendrickson 1971* Alicia Ierardi 1995 ± Richard & Suzanne Iovanne^ AC Carol Schoen Jankowski 1965 ± Edward & Laura Jansen Beth Kiley Johnson 1965 Kristen Kearney, Esq. 2000* Carol Mele Kennedy 1964* William Kosack & Carolyn Morrell Kosack, M.D. 1970 Harold J. Lamboley III, Esq. & Maureen Lamboley Littler Mendelson, PC ± Richard LoRicco, Sr., Esq.^ Geraldine Lupoli, Esq. 1959* Thomas Margius, O.D. & Susan Margius^ Edward & Mary Jane Maturo* Jeanne Marcarelli McCann 1975 Maryellen Massicotte McMurray 1966 Nancy Cavallero McNamara 1980^ Office of Catholic Schools ı Archdiocese of Hartford^ Renee Busca O’Keefe 1981* Sister Sheila O’Neill, ASCJ, Ph.D. 1971* John P. Orazem, M.D. & Claire Rusowicz* Frances Pascale 1958* Renata Serafin Patterson 1995^ Joseph Patton, Jr. & June Debowes Patton 1965^ Matthew Pekar & Domenica Cirivello Pekar 1991 Gregory & Sandra Piontek* Marie Pogozelski 1965 ± Kathy Berry Prentice 1969^ Michael Pyne & Lisa DeFrancesco Pyne 1988 Quinnipiac Bank & Trust Company James Reidy & Karen Walsh Reidy 1974* SHA Class of 2015 Carol Conte Shaw 1962* Roberta DeLay Smith 1953* Martha Marchessault Stovall 1967 Fred & Mary Tarca* Mallory Tarca 2004^ AC Nicholas & Sherry Torello Alfred Triana & Ellen McKeown Triana 1958 Unitas Club Inc. ± Ann Vallombroso 1959* Christine Wheeler Vaught 1969^ John & Margaret Walsh

RED & WHITE CIRCLE $250 - $499

Anonymous (2)^ Aymen Alian, M.D. & Amal Seif^ Laura Donahue Allen, Esq. 1965 ± Michael & Diane Amarante ± John Anderson & Patricia Anderson, Esq.^ Tomy Aprame & Beena Thomas^ Marie Vissicchio Barone 1953* Paula Berry-Zeller 1971 ± Patricia Brady 1977^ Ann Brillante 1999^ John Brillante, Sr. & Margaret Falsey Brillante 1972* Wendy Lee Brown 1978^ Buckley & Wynne, Attorneys at Law Doreen Keogh Busca 1991 ± Cahill & Perry P.C. Jacquelyn Caulfield Cahill 1982* Thomas & Christine Clark* James & Carolyn Coady* Patrick & Jeanne Cocchiarella ± John & Madeline Contegni Barbara Costello^ Kim Cramer Curbow 1981*

Diana Daggett David Thompson Architects Joseph Debs & Karen Borsos-Debs, D.P.M. ± William & Cathleen Donahue^ Nancy D’Onofrio 1983^ Mary Donovan ± David Drezek, Esq. & Cheryl Drezek ± Thomas Duffy, O.D. & Eva Marie Cekaitis, O.D.* Elisabeth Reynolds Durso 1957* Jeffrey Dussetschleger, D.D.S. & Patricia Dussetschleger* Michael & Jodi Dziczkowski ± Edge Technology Services, Inc. Johanna Coletta Fallert 1966^ David Falls & Kristen Falls, Esq.^ Robert Farrell, Esq. & Mary-Jean McGarrity^ Kevin & Patricia Fennell* Stephen Fitzgerald, Esq. & Jacqueline Fitzgerald, Esq.^ Diane Forni 1977* Foundation For Life Inc. ± Maria Fracasso, Ph.D. 1978^ Paula Fracasso, M.D., Ph.D. 1973* Richard & Manon Gagliardi* Brian & Karen Garceau ± Rev. John J. Georgia ± Michael Gibbons & Susan Gibbons, Ph.D. ± Dominic Giulietti, Jr. & Grace Giulietti* Mary Elizabeth Clark Helzer 1958^ Herff-Jones Inc. Marjorie Hogan Heyd 1960* Maureen Smith Howell 1970 ± Boniface & Pauline Iheagwara Intel Charitable Match Trust Eric Jahn^ Kerry Knight ± Anne Donegan Kraemer 1959 Kathleen O’Neill Kramer Brian Laucks & Mary Clifford Laucks 1979* John & Elizabeth Leary^ Michael Lee & Christina DeLouise^ Mary Ann Walsh Lewis 1970^ Matteo LoPreiato, M.D. & Courtney LoPreiato Thomas & Patricia LoRicco Karen Maloney 1974 ± Felix Mangini & Julianne Perego-Mangini 1968 Nancy Waselewski Marston 1970* Craig Martin & Tamara MacDonald Martin 1980 Dorothy J. Martino Mary J. Miller, CPA* Edward & Karen Mayer Patrick McAllister^ Maryellen McHenry 1971 Thomas & Terry Anne McKiernan ± Donna Franco Minotti 1984^ Donald & Margaret Mitchell* Paul Moyher Richard Munday & Rosemary Jones^ Maureen Sullivan Murphy 1975 Mary Sheehy Navin 1963 Diane DeFonzo Nehrkorn 1963* Kelly O’Leary 1999 Frances O’Neil^ Waleska Ortiz^ Christine Shea Paglia 1965 ± Elizabeth A. Parker Joseph Polizzotto ± Dominic & Antoinette Proto* Lynne Picard Quigley 1975 ± Elizabeth Moran Rapone 1985^ Kathleen Raymond 1982* Mary Robinson Mark & Carol Ross^

William Rossetti & Rita-Marie Rogers Rossetti 1987^ Glenn Rybacki, Esq. & Margaret Rose Rybacki 1981* Sacred Heart University Lisa Hillson Salese 1983 Judith Kittelman Schwarz 1965^ Rev. Philip J. Sharkey Robert Silvestri^ Leon & Jan Slomkowski^ St. Bridget Church, Cheshire ± Arthur Stevens & Catherine Webster Stevens 1981^ Anne Harmon Sweeney 1970^ Joan Venditto 1959* Sister Anne Theresa Walsh, ASCJ 1981 ± Lawrence & Kathleen Wielk ± Linda Zemke 1966

THE 21st CENTURY CIRCLE $100 - $249

Anonymous 4 F’s Club ± Diane Nelthropp Abel 1971 Timothy & Judith Ahearn ± Anna Jean Ajello Joseph Ajello ± James & Kathleen Alber^ Kerry Alexander* Joseph Anastasio, Jr. & Lucy Anastasio ± Harold Andersen, Jr. & Nancy Andersen* Pamela Deleone Andrade 1970 ± Nancy Antin 1977^ Regina Buonocore Apuzzo 1976^ Pamela Asmus, Ph.D. 1965 ± Athletic Trainer Solutions ± Bad Boys Bail Bonds, Inc. ± Barbara Lipcan Bagley 1966 Debra Norcia Banta ± Banti & DeFelice, CPAs, LLC Sharon Barsczewski Barnabei 1979 ± Richard Barone, Sr. & Harriet Ciaburro Barone 1953* Adam & Janette Barrett Paul & Claire Bauknecht Pam Moreland Beason 1980 ± Rev. Robert L. Beloin^

Joann Fede Biglin 1979 Philip Biondi & Joan Zullo Biondi 1963 Amy Nizen Blakeslee 1985* Richard Blakeslee & Susan Pieper Blakeslee 1960^ Margaret Mongillo Boice 1969 ± Jessica Watcke Boni 2002 ± Robert & Maribel Borruso ± Nancy Borzain 1972^ Beth Botti 1997* Judith Clancy Boucher 1957 David & Barbara Brandolini ± Jerry & Marian Brennan Daniel Brill ± Keith Brokaw & Patricia Cappola-Brokaw^ Loretta Hanrahan Bruno 1951^ William & Diane Bruno^ Mary Ann Notaro Buonasora 1950^ David & Rosalie Buono Florence Burel Lorraine Owens Burns 1962* Jennifer Hyduk Byrne 1995 Sally Cleto Cammarano 1968^ Anne Marie McNulty Canning 1992^ Alora Caraglio 2008^ Violet Tortora Carbone 1955* Renato Carboni, Jr. ± Mary Kathleen Carofano 1997 ± Sandra Cates-Clark 1985 Mary Trella Champion 1975 ± Sandy Chang & Family & Chang Lab at Yale Medical School ± John & Kathy Chiaro* James Chow & Theodora Dogani ± Elizabeth Christophy, Ph.D.* Barbara Capuano Ciesla 1950 Charles & Carol Clarkin Marlene Barone Cohen 1980^ Vincent Colonna & Mary Ann Bartolotta Colonna 1960 ± Virginia Colossale ± Complete Environmental Testing, Inc.^ Joanne Hart Connors 1960^ Debra Consiglio ± Elisa Thomas Consiglio 1985 ± Leo Cooney, Jr. & Kathleen Cooney Frank Coppola^ Maura Wilson Coppola 1970^ Megan Drotar Covino 1986 ±

ANNUAL FUND PERFORMANCE $253,273 $223,721

$229,121

$203,321 $181,826

2010 - 2011

2011 - 2012

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2012 - 2013

2013 - 2014

2014 - 2015

Jessica Criscio Cronk 1996 ± Judith Manzi Cuticelli 1969^ Patricia Wheeler Dallai 1961 Catherine Daly^ Moira Danehy 1973 ± James De Vito ± Douglas & Christine DeCerbo* Joe & MaryLee Delaney^ Catherine Dell’Oro-Papuga 1987 Anna Marsico DeLucia 1951* Sallie Vece DeMarsilis 1982 AC Mary Elizabeth Donadio Dickinson 1955 ± Ralph DiFonzo, Jr. & Kristin DiFonzo W. James & Diane Dinehart* Louise Rosarbo Dinsmore 1986 ± Lois Dioro 1973 John & Suzanne Dolan* Eileen Sullivan Donadio 1960 Joy Drechsler Dondero 1959^ Vincent T. Donnelly* Diane Dow^ Richard & Virginia Doyle Patrick Duffy, M.D. & Suzanne Duffy^ Chris & Anne Duhaime Robert & Barbara Dunne ± Christine Rubertone Earley 1975 ± John Early, Jr. & Josephine Notaro Early 1951* Judith Dering Ellis 1957* Ann Marie Buonasora Engstrom 1973 Geraldine Fallon 1964 Timothy Fanning & Rita Angellino Fanning 1985 Dorothy Fiorillo Farrell 1950* Jean Paolella Farricielli 1964 Jane Fedorowicz, Ph.D. 1972* Alfred & Sherry Felice* Lisa Feliconio Thomas & Kim Ferencz Anne Paolella Ferris 1972 Jason & Holly Fink^ June Finnucan-Genna John & Anita Finta Erika Olmsted Fleig 1987 ± Joyce Williams Flynn 1965 ± Sister Maureen Flynn, ASCJ 1981 Paula Forni 1967* Rosemary Forni 1968* Francis Forte & Annette Currier Forte 1961^ Richard & Deanna Fowler ± Geraldine Fusco Lucille Christoforo Fusco 1962* Agatha Gallo 1965 ± Sharon Smith Gendreau 1972* Frank Gerzabek & Lisa Russo Gerzabek 1978 ± Rosemarie Casanova Gibbons 1957 Marjorie Bussmann Gillis, Ed.D. 1969^ Dennis Gillooly, Esq. & Christine Gillooly Thomas Ginz II & Jennifer Ginz^ Mary Hendricks Glazier, Ph.D. 1964 Karl Gontkof ± Jeffrey Granquist & Frances Pellegrino Granquist, Esq. 1980 Dolores Greenspun* Elizbeth Griffin* John Guerin & Elizabeth Pisanelli Guerin 1981* Charles & Carol Gunning* Pamela Guardo Hall, Esq. 1982 ± Stephen Hanchuruck, Esq. & Laurie Hanchuruck* Judith Russo Hanley 1971 ± Alfred & Christine Hansen Katherine Harris 2010 William & Linda Harvey* Patricia Joyce Heavren 1956* Katherine Heimann 1973^ Lauren Henderson

Van M. Hendrickson & Mary J. Miller* Jason Herbert ± Elise Herlihy 1969 ± Felipe & Glafira Heyrosa ± Kelsey Higgins 2010^ Therese Hinckley ± Lisa Hottin 1972^ Carolyn Hunihan 1963* Sandra Gomlin Ineson 1963 James & Catherine Jerram Stephen Jerram & Karen Witkowski Jerram 1987 Regina McFarland Johnson 1977^ Jo-Anne Anastasio Jones 1959* Joseph & Rochelle Kanell^ Cheryl Kottage Kaszeta 1975 ± Pamela Auletta Kennedy 1965 ± Maureen McDonough Kitching 1958 Joan Konareski 1965 ± John & Diana Koons ± Susan Deak Kopits 1969 Jean Musco Kozak 1964* Marek & Jadwiga Kozlowski ± Eileen Krugel 1975 ± Konrad & Karen Lagarde David Lamberti, D.D.S. & Mary Patricia Lamberti, D.N.P. Rosalie Gerbi Lamontagne 1967^ Marie Landry ± Kathryn Larson 1978 Nora O’Neill Laverty* Jeongkyu Lee, Ph.D. & Kyungwon Kahng ± Judith Potter Lee, Esq. 1980 Patricia Leith ± Joseph & Barbara Lenti^ William & Carmel Lepore ± Marc & Stefanie Levesque Darlene Finer Levy 1975 ± Patricia Minichino Licklider 1961^ Maribeth Benedetto Lightowler 1975 ± Maria Acampora Loitz 1989 James & Margaret Lynch Robert & Carol Lyons ± John Maher, Jr. & Cheryl Abbatello Maher 1982* Anthony Malafronte & Dolores Tommaselli Malafronte 1950* John & Carolyn Mancini Kelly Mannion 2006 ± Richard Marino Nina Falco Martire 2000 MaTiste, LLC ± Frank Maturo, Jr. & Mary Grace Ciarleglio Maturo 1982* Scott & Christine Maturo^ Michael Mazzariello & Jeanne Lawlor Mazzariello 1978* Rosemary A. McCarthy* William & Lisa McCarthy Cathleen McMahon McGovern 1977^ Catherine Creagan McKnight 1964 ± Mary Ellen Hummel McMahon 1982* Richard & Diane McMunn Susan McNerney 1967* Lucille Mentone 1974^ Robert Miranda II^ Cynthia Campochiaro Mitar 1977* Susan Dadio Mitrano 1983 ± Ralph Mocciola, PharmD & Josephine Mocciola^ Eileen Ritter Mogensen 1965 ± Kathleen Crowley Monaco 1968* Christine Potash Monti 1985 Maureen Brady Moran 1975 Mary Finney Morgan 1961* Jennifer Ierardi Morrissey 1995 ± Joseph Mortati, DPT & Denise Mortati, Esq.*

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Madeline Mrowka* Sherman & Judia Mullin ± Merrie Ann Kish Nall 1965 Andrea DellaSpina Neuerburg, USAF(Ret.) 1975 ± New Haven Terminal, Inc.^ Carol Durol Newman 1972* Elaine Nizolek 1975 ± Maria Nuzzolillo 1980 ± Maureen Murtagh O’Brien 1967^ Patricia O’Brien 1973 Jennifer Olsen 1990 ± Chad & Connie Ondy ± Catherine O’Shea 1951* Suzanne Ouellette 1965 ± David & Linda Packard^ Margaret C. Palmieri* Raffaella Pascarella 2005 ± John Patry & Suzanne Rapanault Patry 1965 ± Regina Danehy Paulhus 1980 ± Richard Pavano & Susan Navarretta Pavano 1982 Bernard Pellegrino, Esq. ± The Pellegrino Law Firm Patricia Basquill Pickering 1979 ± Anthony Pisanelli & Anne Ruotolo Pisanelli 1955* Maureen Burgh Porter 1962^ Frances Philabaum Prestash 1965 Maureen Murphy Prior 1955* Gail Fappiano Pritchard 1976* Ann Prokop 1963 Sheila McCarthy Quarz 1981 Anita Esposito Quinn 1963 James & Deborah Quinn ± Marie Ragozzino Christopher Rallo & Jessica Kott^ Jaclyn Karpel Reilly 1965 Robert & Marilyn Ricci Susan Marchitto Ricciardi 1964* Claire Keating Rich 1980 ± Lucien Rizzo & Joan Naclerio Rizzo 1969* William & Arlene Robinson^ Barbara Tracchio Romano 1961* Alice Sannino Rossi 1953 Agnes Squeglia Rutushni 1970 ± Tracy Ann Saddig-Sheppard 1997 ± David Sakheim, Ph.D. & Susan Devine^ Mary Soderstrom Saleh 1962^ David Samson III & Mary Lyons Samson 1981^ Anna Mae Elia Santagata 1952 Paul & Wendy Saracco ± Robert Sargis, Sr. & Ann Marie Tiesler ± Mary-Eileen McIntyre Sartiano 1975 ± Paul & Toni Savino Donna Scaramella* Florence Maffoni Scarinci 1964* Robert Schreck Mary Scott 1963 SHA Haiti Project John & Susan Shanley Regina Fox Shirey 1965 ± Mark & Erin Sieczkowski^ Edward & Linda Sink* Suzanne Leary Skinner 1968^ Beth Smith, Ed.D. 1982* Joseph & Anna Snurkowski ± Jenna Somma 2007 Charles Sommo, Jr.^ Curtis & Ann Sorensen ± Ralph & Caroline Spaulding Louis & Maurine Spinato Carole Stackpole 1967* Gregory Stamos, Esq. & Susan Stamos Joanna Criscio Stavrides 2001 Eileen Grabowski Stephan 1982 Diane Meskill Stewart 1970^

Edys Riordan Stine 1957^ Thomas & Debra Strong ± Katherine Chvisuk Stuhlman 1965^ Charles & Jacquelyn Stupakevich Anne Farley Sturges 1968^ Shelly Pendergrass Sullivan 1990 ± Rev. Lawrence S. Symolon* Virginia Bauer Tagliatela 1998^ Maureen Healy Talbot 1961^ Thomas & Christine Tambis Target Corporation Catherine Hawkins Tetzlaff 1959 Nicholas & Alberta Torello^ Jennifer Tracey-Carlo 1981 ± Leon & Dorothy Tremblay# Charles & Kathleen Underkofler Nancy Wondrach Uranker 1965 ± Elizabeth Ferraro Van Leer 1997 Maureen McCusker Van Ness 1975 ± Donna Pisanelli Veci 1980* Mary D’Orsi Vella 1973 ± Catherine Hannon Vellaccio 1966 Barbara Pieper Walding 1956* Msgr. David M. Walker Donald & Jenifer Walsh Kevin & Louise Ward Susan Weber 1965 ± Neal & Christine Wellins* MaryBeth McNulty White 1975 ± Thomas & Debra Whitney ± Carol Smith Witkowski 1963* Roberta Schaefer Wolff 1962 Elizabeth Wolleben Yoder 2004 Lorraine Zalenski Zuwallack 1966

HEART TO HEART CIRCLE $1 - $99

Maria Astorino Judy Attianese ± Mary Ann Attianese 1960 ± Kristen Austin 2016 ± Annie Avila 2018 ± Caroline Bacchiocchi 2017 ± Paul Badore & Barbara Christophy Badore^ Francis & Mary Baldino* Ava Reyna Balsamo 1984 ± Stefania Pellegrino Banaszek 2002 ± Mitali Banerjee 2016 ± Kathleen Melody Barents 1965 ± Kiana Barnett 2016 ± Jennifer Barone 1994 Lily Barragan 2017 ± Meaghan Barrett 2015 ± Ashleigh Bass 2018 ± Matthew & Angela Bassano ± Nancy Lee Bauer 1991 ± Paul & Joyce Bauer* Lee Klein Beasley 1960 ± Charlotte Beatty 2018 ± Jeffrey Beatty, Esq. & Lee Beatty Catherine Beckwith 2018 ± George & Elynor Bedocs* Reuel Belcher, Jr. & Dawn Belcher^ Linda Bellavance ± Ava Bellucci 2018 ± Benjamin Bellucci & Sally Ann Esposito Bellucci 1987 Katherine Lambert Bellucci 1998 Julia Benanto 2018 ± James & Paulette Beurrier ± BHS Hockey Booster Club ± Katerina Bilcheck 2018 ± Emily Bishop 2018 ± Shannon Bissell 2015 Madison Blakeslee 2018 ±

Anonymous (3) Dennis Abbate & Kristin A. Capuano-Abbate 1995 ± Marchella Abbate 2018 ± Alphonse Acampora ± Maria Acampora 1993 ± Pamela Pellegrino Acquarulo 1982* Hannah Ahearn 2017 ± Paige Ahern 2015 ± Elaine Delchiaro Ainsworth 1965 ± Jane Tatta Akowitz 1962^ Robert & Irene Aldorisio ± Nelson Alino, Ph.D. & Imma Alino ± Jane Reilly Allen 1965 ± Ashley Amarante 2018 Marissa Amatruda 2017 ± AmazonSmile Foundation ± Robert & Pamela Ambrose ± Charles Amore, Jr. ± Enrica Pizzorusso Amore 1961* Anthony Amplo ± Donald & Diane Anastasio ± Jennifer Anastasio 2002 Marisa Anastasio 1995 Sarah Anastasio 2018 ± Bryan & Lisa Anderson* Claire Anderson 2015 ± Kathleen Anderson 2016 ± Denise Andreucci-Kuhn 1976 ± Molly Andrus 2015 ± Josephine Annunziata ± Nicole Antinozzi 2015 ± Robert Antonetti, Jr. & Mary DeCaprio Antonetti 1986 ± Ariana Antonucci 2017 ±

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Adriana Bogen 2017 ± Nicole Bonadies 2017 ± Maximillian Bonito 2016 ± Natalie Bonito 2018 ± Rose Ann Mansi Borger 1974* Victoria Borruso 2017 ± Nicole Bosta 2015 ± Haley Bothwell 2018 ± Nicole Boucher* Miranda Bowers 2017 ± Perry Bowers 2014 Maryanne Bowman 2015 ± Nicole Bowman 2012 Willie & Eleanor Boyd ± Alisha Brabham 2015 ± Adrianna Bracale 2018 ± Carson Bracale 2015 ± Christina Bradley 1998 ± Kayla Brady 2018 ± Madison Brenchak 2018 ± Allie Brennan 2017 ± Bernard Brennan, Jr. & Cynthia Brennan ± Sofia Brindisi 2016 ± Judith Niziolek Broggi 1958 Vanessa Brokaw 2016 ± Hollis Brooks 1973 ± Susan H. Brosnan 1966* Rose Harduby Brostic 1965 ± Denise Brouillard ± Caroline Brown^ Madison Brown 2016 ± Leona Waselik Browne 1958* Jasmine Brownell 2017 ± Erynne Browning 2018 ± Lauren Browning 2015 ± Jamie Rose Bukowski 2010 ± Bethany Burke 2008 Frederick Burke & Margo Flaherty Burke 1974

Amanda Burns 2018 ± Donald & Cathy Burns ± Kaitlin Burns 2018 ± Burzenski & Company, P.C. ± Lynne Battista Bushey 1979* Richard & Christina Byrnes* Steven & Meredith Cacace Joseph Caldarella, Jr. & Dawn Colella Caldarella 1987 ± Megan Call 2015 ± Carly Callahan 2018 ± Hannah Callahan 2016 ± Richard W. Callahan, Esq. ± Sydni Camillo 2011 ± Sophie Camizzi-Depalma 2018 ± Nicole Campbell 2015 ± Isabella Canas 2018 ± Capital Studio Architects, LLC ± Chrystina Cappello 2006 Dennis Abbate & Kristin Capuano-Abbate 1995 ± Eugene & Mary Pat Caputo* AC Anibelle Carbo 2015 ± Kaylyn Carew 2008 Kimberly Yates Carew 1976 Colby Carlo 2015 ± Courtney Carlson 2018 ± Kaitlyn Carlson 2015 ± Grace Carrano ± Alexa Carranzo 2016 ± George Carranzo, Jr. & Lisa Carranzo Trifomena Colavolpe Carulli 1961* Loretta Casey^ Jeanne Cassidy 2017 ± Mary Blondin Cassidy 1956 Robert & Mary Cassidy Mary Castello 2018 ± Normajean Mathies Cefarelli 1978 ± Cheryl Celentano Lauren Celentano 2016 ± Richard & Janis Celone Karlee Chapman 2018 ± Victoria Charron 2017 ± Alicia Tercyak Chasse 1984 Chrissy Chow 2018 ± Erin Christie 2017 ± Kaitlyn Christie 2017 ± Church Mutual Insurance Company ± Samantha Ciaburro 2017 ± Leah Ciancola 2008 Veronica Ciccone 2018 ± Cynthia Durol Civitello 1967^ Courtney Clark 2014 Loretta Triana Clark 1957^ Madison Clark 2017 ± Carmen Clarkin 2016 ± Courtney Clarkin 2018 ± Anna Cleto ± Susan Clinton* Jamie Coady 1994^

Paula Conte Cofrancesco 1975 ± Rene Cofrancesco 2018 Thomas & Donna CoFrancesco^ Melody Chiong Colafati 1990 ± Mary Carroll Colburn 1960^ Margaret Collins 2000 ± Amanda Collison 2015 ± Margaret Collison 2018 ± Christopher Colonnese & Sarah Capozzo-Colonnese Cauley Comerford 2016 ± Olympia Connolly ± Paul & Rosemary Considine^ Louis Conte ± Sarah Conti 2018 ± Janice Patrigani Cooper 1968 ± Serafina Cordero 2018 ± Richard & Elaine Cornwall ± Carissa Corraro 2015 ± Phoebe Costello 2015 ± Joelle Cote 2018 ± Caitlin Cotter 2015 ± John & Margaret Cotter George & Florence Coulston^ Donna LaVorgna Cramond 1967* Samantha Cretella 2017 ± Mary Grace Crisafi^ Cecelia Cropp 2018 ± Jonathan & Kimberly Crowell ± Lennix Cuffy 2015 ± Megan Cunneen 2018 ± Anne Cunningham 2017 ± Aida Cupo 1965 ± David & Suzanne Curzi* Julia Cyr 2017 ± Brandon Cysner ± Melissa Czajkowski 2006 ± Marissa Czarnecki 2016 ± William & Grace D’Adamo John D’Addio & Marietta Pierelli D’Addio 1959 ± Carissa D’Agostino 2015 ± Victoria D’Agostino 2016 ± William & Mary D’Agostino ± Sister Anne D’Alessio, ASCJ 1965 ± Sandra D’Ambrosio* Stephanie Damiani 1995 ± Marie D’Andrea^ Rosalie Danehy^ Abigail Davis 2017 ± Julia Davis 2017 ± Lauren Davis 2015 ± Patricia C. Deatherage Jessica Debs 2018 ± Louise Merlino DeConti 1952* Hayley DeFilippo 2015 ± Olivia DeFilippo 2016 ± Rose DeGrand 1955 Anita DellaCamera Melissa Delsole 2007

Mary Catherine DeLuca 2015 ± Teresa DelVecchio^ Marguerite Mezzano Demarse 1963 ± Carmella Gambardella Depino 1955 Jean-Claude & Mireille Desrosiers Miriam Desrosiers 2017 ± Blair Destito 2006 Mariaelena Pellegrino DeVivo 1997 ± Erika L. DiFonzo 2011 ± Robert & Alison Dinsmore ± Alison DeCaprio DiPalma 2001^ Angelina Ditta 2015 ± Warner Dixon 2015 ± Georgia Dodge Donna Damm Dognin 1989 ± John & Maryann Dolan ± Laura Dolan 2016 ± Elizabeth Dolengewicz ± Rebecca Donahue 2014 ± Claire Donelan 2018 ± Shaun P. Donnelly & Karyn B. Gallagher 1987 Daphne Donniri 2018 ± Arlene Donohue ± Katherine Donohue 2015 ± Joseph & Donna Dornfried^ Jennifer Dorsey 1986 ± Gabriela dos Santos 2016 ± Jacqueline Beaudette Downing 1977* Maria Driend 1971 Brianna Duff 2015 ± Marybeth Duffy 1973 Megan Duffy 2018 ± Nancy Manzo Dunne 1958 Guy Dupont & Mary Kay Pursell Dupont 1975 ± Nicole Durand 2018 ± Lauren Dussetschleger 2017 ± Elizabeth Dwyer 1966* Maame-Adjoa Edjah 2018 ± Tom Edlin ± Doreen Chisaski Ely 1962^ James & Patricia Emerick David & Melissa Emerson Olivia Emerson 2017 ± Lucy Potts Emple 1972 Marilyn Clancy Erff 1960* Krista Esposito 2011 Stephanie Esposito 2009 Margaret Brillante Esterheld 2001 ± Kevin & Pauline Fagan^ Sara Fagan 2015 ± Joseph & Clare Falcha* Haley Falls 2015 ± Aubry Fappiano 2005 ± Camille Fasano ± Anthony Federico, Jr. & Debra Vizziello Federico 1975 ± Perian Hanlon Fein 1978 ± Christiana Ferencz 2017 ±

NEW DONORS

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FACULTY 2 NEW DONORS

FRIENDS 20 NEW DONORS

GRANDPARENTS 22 NEW DONORS

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73 NEW DONORS

STUDENTS 273 NEW DONORS

Ashley Joyce Fernandez 1997 ± Ida Ferraiolo ± Louise Votto Ferrando 1965 ± John & Barbara Ferraro ± Vincent Ferrie, Jr. Alexa Fiala 2017 ± Margaret Prokop Fiedler 1965 ± Denise Fiore ± Donald & Anita Fiore Maria Vuolo Fiorillo 1954 Katherine Fitzgerald 2018 ± Madeline Fitzgerald 2016 ± Catherine Fitzsimons 1972* Elizabeth Flannery 1989 Jenna Fortunati 2015 ± Emily Fowler 2017 ± Maria Carbone Fradiani 1983 Mark Franco & Elizabeth Navarretta Franco 1985 Debra Franco 1987 ± Olivia Franco 2017 ± Deborah DeWitt Frattini 1966^ Dorothy Corbett Frazier 1955* Ariana Votto Fritz 1992 ± Terese Fritzell ± Clement & Maria Fucci Josephine Funaro ± Tracey Salerno Furman 1989 ± Lorie Fusco 1979 ± Clare Gagliano 2017 ± Francis Gagliardi* Gina Gagliardi 2015 ± Lori Emerson Gaidish 1980^ Jessica Gallagher 2018 ± Reese Gallagher 2018 ± Victoria Galushko 2015 ± Patricia Giaimo Gambardella 1968^ Genevieve Garceau 2018 ± Ashley Garcia 2015 ± Michael & Jeanne Gardiner Mia Gargamelli 2017 ± Michael & Ann Gargamelli^ Barbara Jean Garofalo^ Sylvie Scalabrini Gavaletz 1985 ± Gerald & Margaret Gedrim ± Ellie Gee ± Frank Genovese* Dana George 2017 ± Gary & Susan George Ashley Gerckens 2017 ± Brittany Gerckens 2017 ± Camille Esposito Gerosa 1955 ± Frank & Dolores Gerzabek^ Michaela Gibbons 2018 ± Thomas & Phyllis Giglietti^ Anneka Ginz 2015 ± Jessica Giulietti 2015 ± Meghan Glynn 2015 ± Thomas Gniadek, M.D. & Kathryn Gniadek* Moira Godman 2015 ± Paula Godman Denise Fresco Gogola 1992 ± Sara Golbazi 2015 ± Glenn & Rosanna Gonsiewski Lauren Gonzalez 2015 ± Wayne & Donna Goodwin ± Elisa Lupoli Gorton 1981 Casey Goulden 2015 ± Leonard & Mary Grabowski Cleo Ingram Graham 1972 John & Judith Grammatico Maria Granquist 2015 ± Betty Greco Alan & Karen Greene* Keely Greiner 2018 ±

Richard Greiner, Jr., M.D. & Jennifer Greiner ± Nyasia Griffin 2016 ± Barbara McNerney Grosser 1961^ Luba Grossman ± Jennifer Grund 1989 Andrea Guido 2001^ Madeline Brouillard Guido 1954^ Kevin Guth & Kellie Ciaburro Guth 1988 ± Madeline Guth 2018 ± Cathleen Halasinski 2017 ± Erinn Halasinski 2015 ± Kathryn Fitzgerald Hamlin 1969 Elizabeth Hammerberg 2015 ± Briana Hankey 2015 ± Nancy Bretton Hannans 1966 ± Kayla Hansen 2015 ± Gayle Hugo Hardenbrook 1965 ± Patricia McHugh Harkins 1982^ Kathleen Kotak Harris 1965 ± Madison Harris 2015 ± Amber Harrison 2018 ± Dene Hart 1957* Theodore & Agnes Haussler* Lisa Stamos Heerdt 1975 Ashley Heidtmann 2015 ± Madeline Hekeler 2017 ± Samantha Hekeler 2017 ± Robert & Irene Hille^ Carole Thompson Holm 1961* Shawna Papa Holzer 1990 ± Megan Horvath 2018 ± Jordyn Hundley-Bailey 2018 ± Robin Hunt 1990^ Loisann Brookman Huntley 1967^ Destiny Hyman 2018 ± I.B.E.W. Local 90 ± Rose Iannaccone 2016 ± Alysia Iezzi 2016 ± Barbara Iezzi ± Jennifer Grana Illuzzi, Ph.D. 1995^ Marie Inzero ± Antonio & Kim Izzo ± Francesca Izzo 2017 ± Gabriella Izzo 2016 ± Lucrezia Izzo 2017 ± Maia Jakubowski 2018 ± Emily Jansen 2016 ± David & Catherine Jaundrill* Kristin Jaundrill 2002 Kristina Jensen 1992* Jiwon Jeong 2018 ± Meghan Jerram 2016 ± Alexandra Johns 2017 ± Arthur & Jennifer Johnson ± Kayla Johnson 2015 ± Kierstin Jones 2017 ± Robin Kahn & George Johnston ± Timothy & Jaime Kane ± Donald & Patricia Kanoff^ Jessica Kanoff 2008 ± Andrew & Kathleen Kaptain^ Yvonne Kasprzycki 1985 ± Caitlyn Keish 2016 ± Lois Lynch Kelly 1953^ Caroline Kent 2018 ± Nicole Kessler 2017 ± Arushi Khanna 2018 ± Bijal Khunti 2015 ± Debra Kidder ± Mary Ann Kelleher Kiely 1974* Erin McCarthy King, Ph.D. 1994 Barbara Klivak 1968 Sophia Klump 2018 ± Carl & Catherine Koch ±

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Marilyn Hunihan Kojkowski 1967* Jacqueline Kozin 1990 ± Gabriela Koziol 2018 ± David & Susan Krah Eleanor Krah^ Carolyn Fiore Kucharski, Esq. 1986 Brittany LaChance 2017 ± Michael & Vivien LaChance* Robert & Pauline LaChance ± Madeleine Lagarde 2017 ± Jillian Laggis 2015 ± Lynn Lam ± Elizabeth Lamont 2017 ± Kathleen Laucks 2015 ± Andrea Laudano 1975 ± Joseph Laudano, Jr. & Maria DiPalma Laudano 1972* Mary Ann Laudano 1975 ± Abbey Lawlor 2015 ± Megan Lee 1991 ± Josef & Theresia Leiser^ Mary Ann Thomas Lesnick 1965 ± Megan Leum 2015 ± Martha Maloney Libbey 1964 ± Colleen Danehy Lindroos, Esq. 1971 Mimi Lines ± Jane Lockery 2015 ± Dorothy Sosnowski Lockwood 1959* Elizabeth LoPreiato 2017 ± Brooke Lotto 2015 ± Alceo Lucarelli & Valerie Narowski Lucarelli 1968 Janis Lucky-Otello ± Amanda Lupi 2007^ Giannina Luppi 1973* Ann Zullo Lyons 1962 Perry & Jean Marie Mackey ± Katherine Mackey 2017 ± Princess Madu 2015 ±

Cheryl Franco Maenza 1987 Ann Marie Maisano 1955* Shaylene Maldonado 2015 ± Barbara Mangini* James & Mary Manning Marisa Mantovani 2016 ± Casey Marak 2015 ± Sydney Marcarelli 2017 ± Stephanie Marcucci 1996 ± Magdalena Marcus 2015 ± Louis & Ann Marie Maresca ± Tom & Beth Markiewicz ± Rebecca Marks 2015 ± Patricia Gunning Marques 1988^ Ursula Mastrianni Martino 1962^ F. Michael Martucci & Patricia Krombel Martucci 1971 Frederick & Christine Masciantonio^ Steven P. Mason Shannon Mastriano 2017 ± Raymond Mathews, Jr. & Pamela Mathews* Caroline Mayer 2018 ± Rosaleen Kiernan Mazanec 1973* Margaret McAndrew 2013^ Meredith McConnell 2018 ± Beth McGrimley 1999 Laura Wood McKeever 1985 ± Shannon McKeon 1996 ± Kayla McMillen 2016 ± Shannon McMunn 1994 Madelyn Mega ± Patricia Conte Melillo 1967 ± Flora M. Menchetti*+ William Merico, Jr. & Lori Merico* Lydia Metcalf 2015 ± Louise Migliore ± Mother M. Clare Millea, ASCJ 1965 ± Margaret Mirabella 2015 ±

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Sister Mariette Moan, ASCJ 1977^ Laura Mocciola 2018 ± Nicole Modell 2015 ± John & Lucille Monahan^ Nicole Montalto 2016 ± Amanda Montano 2015 ± Rosemary Pacelli Montesi 1957 ± Patricia Moore 1957^ Ramona Pestone Moore 1979 ± Charles & Raphael Moran^ Kelly Mordecai 2016 ± Gabriella Morris 2017 ± Alanna Munzenmaier, DVM 2005 Kyra Munzenmaier 2010 Nancy Murphy 1970 ± Patricia Hickey Murray 1966* Sister Judith Musco, ASCJ 1961 Caitlyn Napierkowski 2017 ± Sarah Sicignano Nardi 1955^ Mary Neclerio 1980 Ashley Neeley 2018 ± Scott & Elizabeth Neeley ± Joseph Negro & Patricia Green Negro^ Susan Nelson* Kristin Nerreau 2008 ± Kacey Neubauer 2015 ± Bernadette Cirillo Niedermeier 1974 Paul Niesobecki, Esq. & Ann Marie Niesobecki Isabelle Nilerud 2017 ± Marie Materessa Niro 1954^ Jessica Nobitz 2015 ± Rose Natale Nolan 1973^ Caroline Noniewicz 2018 ± Thomas Noniewicz, Esq. & Maryann Sullivan Noniewicz 1982 ± Barbara Lucibella Norcia 1954 Trisha Esposito Norwood 1993 Robert & Elena Nowicki ± Gina Salvatore O’Brien 1967 Jacqueline O’Brien 2016 ± Julie Ryan Ogren 1962* Charissa-Joy Okang 2015 ± Hayley Orifice 2015 ± James O’Rourke, Esq. & Margaret O’Rourke, Esq. Katherine O’Rourke 2015 ± Thomas & Carol Ort ± Maya Pacelli 2015 ± Paul Pacileo & Anne Vincent Pacileo 1981^ Joseph & Beverly Palladino ± Nikki Pallotto 2016 ± Elisa Palmieri 2017 ± Lynne Pantaleo-Congdon 1975 ± Sister Mary Jane Paolella, ASCJ 1965 Maria Parenteau 2016 ± Gene Pari & Ann Criscuolo Pari 1967^ Bonnie Parri 1965 ± Jessica Patten 2017 ± Joseph & Sheryl Patten Margaret Tarrant Paul 2005 ± John Paulishen, Jr. & Michelle Paulishen Raymond & Gloria Peach Michael & Clarissa Pearson^ Alicia Pekar 2017 ± Tina Pellegrino 1994 Olivia Perrelli 2011 Diane Dadio Perrone 1977* Nancy Longo Perry 1976 Sister Linda Pettinella, ASCJ 1965 AC ± Darlene Piascik 1972^ KFI Group at JHU/APL ± Anna Pienkos 2018 ± Theresa Proulx Pierson 1978 Olivia Pietrogallo 2018 ± Frank Pietrosimone, Esq. & Patricia Reynolds Pietrosimone 1972*

Kathleen McNary Pillsbury 2001^ Sarah Pine 2009 Rose Piscitelli 2015 ± Renee Mastriano Ponzio 1991^ Kathleen McCloskey Pressman 1965 ± Laureen Conte Prota 1970 ± Brianne Puklin 2006^ Mark & Claire Puklin* Caitlin Pursell 2013 ± Florette Pursell 2012 ± Kaleigh Putnam 2016 ± Brigid Quinn 2007* Mollie Quinn 2005 Robert Quintin & Ellen Bontempo Quintin 1965^ Stephen & Barbara Radigan* Kim Radowiecki 1973* Alfonsas & Martha Radwill^ Rachael Radwill 2017 ± Raymond Ramelli^ Elizabeth Barone Ranchinsky 1978* Emma Reed 2018 ± Deirdre Reidy 2014 Mary Ellen Reilly 1965 ± Tamara Reilly ± Katherine Reynolds-O’Connell 1969 ± Celeste Rice 2016 ± Elizabeth Rice 2014 Carmela Richetelli ± Callia Ricozzi 2015 ± James K. Robertson, Jr. & Joann Robertson^ Jaime Robinson 2016 ± Nikki Robinson 2018 ± Kayla Roddy 2013 ± Michael & Kim Rogers ± Oscar Rollan Georgia Rossetti 2018 ± Abigail Roth 2016 ± Jessica Rowe 1996 ± Josephine Ruggiero, Ph.D. 1961 Shirley Russo Emma Rybacki 2015 ± Sarah Rybacki 2013^ Joseph Ryzewski & Kathleen Krugel Ryzewski 1969^ Ann Samson 2017 ± Andrea Sanchez 2015 ± Andie Sansone 2015 ± Regina Dayharsh Santanello 1988 ± Joanne Ozyck Santos 1968 Nicole Buonocore Santos 2000 ± Charlotte Sappo 2011* Marjorie Grazia Sarasin 1954 Earl Sargeant & Marie Della Selva Sargeant 1955* Taylor Sarojak 2017 ±

Brenda Menoza Sarosario 1983 William Savastano & Dorothy Mislick Savastano 1961^ Barbara Savino ± Allison Sawicki 2018 ± Rachael Sawicki 2015 ± Joseph & Linda Scarpace ± Bill & Nancy Scerbo ± Olivia Schilder 2009 Jamison Schillo 2018 ± Msgr. Gerard Schmitz Kailby Schommer 2016 ± Klara Schommer 2018 ± Barbara Ann Flynn Schuler 1984 ± Amy Kanoff Schumacher 1994^ Thomas & Christine Schuster* Karen Scorel 1974* Michelle Vasaturo Seagull 2002* Robert & Judy Sembler Mary Senter ± Audrey Seyfried 2018 ± SHA SADD ± Josephine Midolo Shabbott 1971* SHAdes of SHA ± Sister Mary Anne Sharron, ASCJ 1964 Roseanne Rawden Shea 1965 ± Natalie Sheehan 2015 ± Brigit Sheehy 2017 ± Lindsey Shepherd 2003 ± Isabella Siegel 2015 ± Mercedes Silva 2015 ± Sister Lany Jo Smith, ASCJ Charles & Jacqueline Sotnik Rosalind Gallo Spader 1964 John & Susan Spaeth ± Erika Spaulding 2017 ± Carol Sue Giannotti Spinaci 1951* Nicole Sroka 2012 ± Gary Stack ± Sasha Stein 2009* Abigail Stevens 2015 ± Maria Stevens 1969 Jillian Stickles 2018 ± Taylor Stickles 2015 ± Martin & Davida Stocklan ± Alexandra Stupakevich 2015 ± Delores Tetreault ± Sheila Norton Thomas 1971 Thomas V. Brady, D.M.D., LLC ± David Thompson ± Norma Thompson ± Allyson Tine 2016 ± William & Eileen Tinker ± Cassidy Tobin 2015 ±

ALUMNAE GIVING PARTICIPATION

Mary Jane Topitzer Leslie Torre 1995 ± Joseph & Santa Toscano Cynthia Funaro Towers 1982^ Mariah Towles 2018 ± Nina Traub 2018 ± Catherine Trentini 1964 ± Lynn Niwore Trifilo 1995 ± Barbara DeMusis Trocchio 1954* Loren LoCascio Trotta 1987^ Kayla Trujillo 2018 ± Jane Montano Tu 1990 ± Elizabeth Liston Tucker 1980 Emily Tucker 2015 ± Amelia Tuttle 2016 ± Tuttle School Faculty & Staff ± Sarah Underkofler 2017 ± Dennis & Sheila Uy ± Nicholas & Margie Vamvakis ± Louise Vannoorbeeck* Dominic & Kimberly Varriale ± Jaclyn Vasaturo 2011* Stefanie Vasaturo 2005* Blaise Vece Sophie Velez 2017 ± Jordan Veneri 2015 ± Henry Vernacotola ± Carmel Sullo Viscio 1955* Susan Vitale* Natalie Vitello 2015 ± Anthony Wallace The Wallace Family^ Wallingford Education Association# Cara Walsh 2016 ± Joan Heimann Walsh 1969 Mackenzie Walsh 2015 ± Sofia Walsh 2015# Marcellene Grande Ward 1957* August Warhall 2015 ± Kenneth & Christine Watkins Sarina Watkins 2018 ± Taylor Weiss 2017 ± Rachel Wells 2015 ± Emily Wielk 2016 ± Lauren Williams 2018 ± Wendy Dorman Willis 1972 ± Amy Wilson 1971 Brianna Wilson 2012 Ann Kelleher Winch 1981 ± Christina Kennedy Woodford 1977 Savannah Macaboy Woods 1968 ± Roberta Yaklich 1954* Allan & Nancy Young ± Thomas & Mary Yu ± Victoria Doughan Zakrzewski 1981 ± Amy Ziobron 2018 ± Alexandra Zoarski 2015 ± Kathleen DeSanto Zrebiec 1965^

ALUMNAE 1950 — 57% Participation Mary Ann Notaro Buonasora Barbara Capuano Ciesla Dorothy Fiorillo Farrell Dolores Tommaselli Malafronte

6.10 % 380 donors

5.40 % 343 donors

9.98 % 648 donors

9.78 % 613 donors

10.24 % 702 donors

2010 - 2011

2011 - 2012

2012 - 2013

2013 - 2014

2014 - 2015

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1951 — 24% Participation Loretta Hanrahan Bruno Anna Marsico DeLucia Josephine Notaro Early Catherine O’Shea Carol Sue Giannotti Spinaci

1952 — 14% Participation Louise Merlino DeConti Anna Mae Elia Santagata 1953 — 21% Participation Anonymous Harriet Ciaburro Barone Marie Vissicchio Barone Lois Lynch Kelly Alice Sannino Rossi Roberta DeLay Smith 1954 — 15% Participation Maria Vuolo Fiorillo Madeline Brouillard Guido Marie Materessa Niro Barbara Lucibella Norcia Marjorie Grazia Sarasin Barbara DeMusis Trocchio Roberta Yaklich 1955 — 30% Participation Violet Tortora Carbone Rose DeGrand Carmella Gambardella Depino Beth Donadio Dickinson Dorothy Corbett Frazier Camille Esposito Gerosa Ann Marie Maisano Sarah Sicignano Nardi Anne Ruotolo Pisanelli Maureen Murphy Prior Marie Della Selva Sargeant Carmel Sullo Viscio 1956 — 7% Participation Mary Blondin Cassidy Patricia Joyce Heavren Barbara Pieper Walding 1957 — 19% Participation Judith Clancy Boucher Loretta Triana Clark Elisabeth Reynolds Durso Judith Dering Ellis Rosemarie Casanova Gibbons Dene Hart Mary Jo Carney Lee Rosemary Pacelli Montesi Patricia Moore Edys Riordan Stine Marcellene Grande Ward 1958 — 16% Participation Judith Niziolek Broggi Leona Waselik Browne Nancy Manzo Dunne Mary Elizabeth Clark Helzer Maureen McDonough Kitching Frances Pascale Ellen McKeown Triana 1959 — 17% Participation Anonymous Marietta Pierelli D’Addio Joy Drechsler Dondero Jo-Anne Anastasio Jones Anne Donegan Kraemer Dorothy Sosnowski Lockwood Geraldine Lupoli, Esq. Catherine Hawkins Tetzlaff Ann Vallombroso Joan Venditto

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1960 — 15% Participation Anonymous Mary Ann Attianese Lee Klein Beasley Susan Pieper Blakeslee Mary Carroll Colburn Mary Ann Bartolotta Colonna Joanne Hart Connors Eileen Sullivan Donadio Marilyn Clancy Erff Marjorie Hogan Heyd Elaine Mastagni Lamboley Elizabeth Sugrue O’Neil Barbara Zotti Piscopo, D.N.P. 1961 — 16% Participation Enrica Pizzorusso Amore Trifomena Colavolpe Carulli Patricia Wheeler Dallai Barbara DeBarbieri Annette Currier Forte Barbara McNerney Grosser Carole Thompson Holm Patricia Minichino Licklider Mary Finney Morgan Sister Judith A. Musco, ASCJ Barbara Tracchio Romano Josephine Ruggiero, Ph.D. Dorothy Mislick Savastano Maureen Healy Talbot 1962 — 15% Participation Jane Tatta Akowitz Lorraine Owens Burns Catherine Cestar Crawford Doreen Chisaski Ely Lucille Christoforo Fusco Ann Zullo Lyons Ursula Mastrianni Martino Julie Ryan Ogren Maureen Burgh Porter Mary Soderstrom Saleh Carol Conte Shaw Roberta Schaefer Wolff 1963 — 12% Participation Joan Zullo Biondi Marguerite Mezzano Demarse Carolyn Hunihan Sandra Gomlin Ineson Mary Sheehy Navin Diane DeFonzo Nehrkorn Ann Prokop Anita Esposito Quinn Mary Scott Carol Smith Witkowski 1964 — 12% Participation Barbara Mauriello Angelo Geraldine Fallon Jean Paolella Farricielli Mary Hendricks Glazier, Ph.D. Carol Mele Kennedy Jean Musco Kozak Martha Maloney Libbey Catherine Creagan McKnight Susan Marchitto Ricciardi Florence Maffoni Scarinci Sister Mary Anne Sharron, ASCJ Rosalind Gallo Spader Catherine Trentini 1965 — 44% Participation Elaine Delchiaro Ainsworth

Jane Reilly Allen Laura Donahue Allen, Esq. Pamela Asmus, Ph.D. Kathleen Melody Barents Sharon Egan Bremer, M.D. Rose Harduby Brostic Aida Cupo Sister Anne D’Alessio, ASCJ Louise Votto Ferrando Margaret Prokop Fiedler Joyce Williams Flynn Agatha Gallo Gayle Hugo Hardenbrook Kathleen Kotak Harris Carol Schoen Jankowski Beth Kiley Johnson Pamela Auletta Kennedy Joan Konareski Mary Ann Thomas Lesnick Mother M. Clare Millea, ASCJ Eileen Ritter Mogensen Merrie Ann Kish Nall Suzanne Ouellette Christine Shea Paglia Sister Mary Jane Paolella, ASCJ Bonnie Parri Suzanne Rapanault Patry June Debowes Patton Sister Linda Pettinella Marie Pogozelski Kathleen McCloskey Pressman Frances Philabaum Prestash Ellen Bontempo Quintin Jaclyn Karpel Reilly Mary Ellen Reilly Judith Kittelman Schwarz Roseanne Rawden Shea Regina Fox Shirey Katherine Chvisuk Stuhlman Susan Lagerstrom Sullivan Nancy Wondrach Uranker Susan Weber Sister Paul Mary of Jesus Wilson Kathleen DeSanto Zrebiec 1966 — 10% Participation Barbara Lipcan Bagley Susan H. Brosnan Elizabeth Dwyer Johanna Coletta Fallert Deborah DeWitt Frattini Nancy Bretton Hannans Maryellen Massicotte McMurray Patricia Hickey Murray Catherine Hannon Vellaccio Linda Zemke Lorraine Zalenski Zuwallack 1967 — 15% Participation Cynthia Durol Civitello Donna LaVorgna Cramond Paula Forni Loisann Brookman Huntley Marilyn Hunihan Kojkowski Rosalie Gerbi Lamontagne Susan McNerney Patricia Conte Melillo Maureen Murtagh O’Brien Gina Salvatore O’Brien Ann Criscuolo Pari Carole Stackpole Martha Marchessault Stovall

1968 — 13% Participation Sally Cleto Cammarano Janice Patrigani Cooper Rosemary Forni Patricia Giaimo Gambardella Barbara Klivak Valerie Narowski Lucarelli Kathleen Crowley Monaco Julianne Perego-Mangini Joanne Ozyck Santos Suzanne Leary Skinner Theresa D’Aiuto Sokol Anne Farley Sturges Savannah Macaboy Woods 1969 — 13% Participation Margaret Mongillo Boice Janet Garrison Criscio Judith Manzi Cuticelli Marjorie Bussmann Gillis, Ed.D. Kathryn Fitzgerald Hamlin Elise Herlihy Susan Deak Kopits Kathy Berry Prentice Katherine Reynolds-O’Connell Joan Naclerio Rizzo Kathleen Krugel Ryzewski Maria Stevens Christine Wheeler Vaught Joan Heimann Walsh 1970 — 13% Participation Pamela Deleone Andrade Joyce B. Comer, PharmD Maura Wilson Coppola Dolores DeFonzo Ennico Maureen Smith Howell Carolyn Morrell Kosack, M.D. Mary Ann Walsh Lewis Nancy Waselewski Marston Nancy Murphy Laureen Conte Prota Agnes Squeglia Rutushni Diane Meskill Stewart Anne Harmon Sweeney 1971 — 13% Participation Diane Nelthropp Abel Paula Berry-Zeller Kathleen Carroll, Esq. Maria Driend Judith Russo Hanley Mona Breault Hendrickson Colleen Danehy Lindroos, Esq. Patricia Krombel Martucci Maryellen McHenry Sister Sheila O’Neill, ASCJ, Ph.D. Josephine Midolo Shabbott Sheila Norton Thomas Amy Wilson 1972 — 14% Participation Nancy Borzain Margaret Falsey Brillante Maureen Danehy Cox, Esq. Lucy Potts Emple Jane Fedorowicz, Ph.D. Anne Paolella Ferris Catherine Fitzsimons Sharon Smith Gendreau Cleo Ingram Graham Lisa Hottin Maria DiPalma Laudano Carol Durol Newman

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Darlene Piascik Patricia Reynolds Pietrosimone Wendy Dorman Willis 1973 — 16% Participation Hollis Brooks Suzanne Colasanto, Esq. Moira Danehy Lois Dioro Marilyn Petraiuolo Douglas, Esq. Marybeth Duffy Ann Marie Buonasora Engstrom Paula Fracasso, M.D., Ph.D. Katherine Heimann Giannina Luppi Rosaleen Kiernan Mazanec Rose Natale Nolan Patricia O’Brien Kim Radowiecki Mary D’Orsi Vella 1974 — 11% Participation Anonymous Rose Ann Mansi Borger Margo Flaherty Burke Megan McLeod Hernandez Mary Ann Kelleher Kiely Gerri Pawlak Malloy Karen Maloney Lucille Mentone Bernadette Cirillo Niedermeier Karen Walsh Reidy Karen Scorel 1975 — 24% Participation Beth Iovanne Blazevich Mary Trella Champion Paula Conte Cofrancesco Mary Kay Pursell Dupont Christine Rubertone Earley Debra Vizziello Federico Lisa Stamos Heerdt Cheryl Kottage Kaszeta Eileen Krugel Andrea Laudano Mary Ann Laudano Darlene Finer Levy Maribeth Benedetto Lightowler Jeanne Marcarelli McCann Maureen Brady Moran Maureen Sullivan Murphy Andrea DellaSpina Neuerburg, USAF(Ret.) Elaine Nizolek Lynne Pantaleo-Congdon Lynne Picard Quigley Mary-Eileen McIntyre Sartiano Maureen McCusker Van Ness MaryBeth McNulty White 1976 — 5% Participation Denise Andreucci-Kuhn Regina Buonocore Apuzzo Kimberly Yates Carew Nancy Longo Perry Gail Fappiano Pritchard 1977 — 11% Participation Nancy Antin Patricia Brady Jacqueline Beaudette Downing Diane Forni Regina McFarland Johnson Cathleen McMahon McGovern Cynthia Campochiaro Mitar

Sister Mariette Moan, ASCJ Patrice Amendola Palombo, Esq. Diane Dadio Perrone Christina Kennedy Woodford 1978 — 9% Participation Wendy Lee Brown Normajean Mathies Cefarelli Perian Hanlon Fein Maria Fracasso, Ph.D. Lisa Russo Gerzabek Kathryn Larson Jeanne Lawlor Mazzariello Theresa Proulx Pierson Elizabeth Barone Ranchinsky 1979 — 8% Participation Sharon Barsczewski Barnabei Joann Fede Biglin Lynne Battista Bushey Tracy Salemme Church Lorie Fusco Mary Clifford Laucks Ramona Pestone Moore Patricia Basquill Pickering 1980 — 14% Participation Pam Moreland Beason Marlene Barone Cohen Lori Emerson Gaidish Frances Pellegrino Granquist, Esq. Judith Potter Lee, Esq. Tamara MacDonald Martin Nancy Cavallero McNamara Kristin Morico Mary Neclerio Maria Nuzzolillo Regina Danehy Paulhus Susan Pursell, M.D. Claire Keating Rich Elizabeth Liston Tucker Donna Pisanelli Veci

STUDENT PARTICIPATION CLASS OF

2015 2016 2017 2018 CLASS OF

CLASS OF

CLASS OF

76.86% 33.06% 49.59% 56.52%

1981 — 15% Participation Maria Asis-Gilbride, M.D. Kim Cramer Curbow Mary Stanton DeGennaro Sister Maureen Flynn, ASCJ Elisa Lupoli Gorton Elizabeth Pisanelli Guerin Renee Busca O’Keefe Anne Vincent Pacileo Maryanne Giaimo Pisani Sheila McCarthy Quarz Margaret Rose Rybacki Mary Lyons Samson Jean Stadalnik, M.D. Catherine Webster Stevens Jennifer Tracey-Carlo Sister Anne Theresa Walsh, ASCJ Ann Kelleher Winch Victoria Doughan Zakrzewski 1982 — 15% Participation Pamela Pellegrino Acquarulo Jacquelyn Caulfield Cahill Mary Danehy Sallie Vece DeMarsilis Amy Duda Pamela Guardo Hall, Esq. Patricia McHugh Harkins Kathryn Lee Cheryl Abbatello Maher Mary Grace Ciarleglio Maturo Mary Ellen Hummel McMahon Maryann Sullivan Noniewicz Susan Navarretta Pavano Kathleen Raymond Beth Smith, Ed.D. Eileen Grabowski Stephan Melissa Patton Sullivan Cynthia Funaro Towers 1983 — 7% Participation Anonymous Felicity Buonocore Celentano Nancy D’Onofrio Maria Carbone Fradiani Margaret Nicholls Hallinan Susan Dadio Mitrano Lisa Hillson Salese Brenda Menoza Sarosario 1984 — 8% Participation Ava Reyna Balsamo Alicia Tercyak Chasse Cheryl Cronin Anne Fitzpatrick Donahue Julie Coyne Luciani Donna Franco Minotti Karen Smith Reed Barbara Ann Flynn Schuler Lynn O’Neil Yeh 1985 — 10% Participation Stacie Mulvey Allen Amy Nizen Blakeslee Sandra Cates-Clark Elisa Thomas Consiglio Rita Angellino Fanning Elizabeth Navarretta Franco Sylvie Scalabrini Gavaletz Yvonne Kasprzycki Laura Wood McKeever Christine Potash Monti Elizabeth Moran Rapone

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1986 — 5% Participation Mary DeCaprio Antonetti Lisa Mastroianni Bogen Megan Drotar Covino Louise Rosarbo Dinsmore Jennifer Dorsey Carolyn Fiore Kucharski, Esq. 1987 — 10% Participation Sally Ann Esposito Bellucci Dawn Colella Caldarella Catherine Dell’Oro-Papuga Erika Olmsted Fleig Debra Franco Karyn Gallagher Karen Witkowski Jerram Cheryl Franco Maenza Marci Garofalo Quaranta Rita-Marie Rogers Rossetti Loren LoCascio Trotta 1988— 7% Participation Holly Brandt Cynthia Pettella Christie MaryGrace Santagata Crisci Michele Mattei Filorimo Kellie Ciaburro Guth Patricia Gunning Marques Lisa DeFrancesco Pyne Regina Dayharsh Santanello 1989 — 6% Participation Donna Damm Dognin Catherine Ferrie-Kilmain Elizabeth Flannery Tracey Salerno Furman Jennifer Grund Maria Acampora Loitz 1990 — 7% Participation Melody Chiong Colafati Shawna Papa Holzer Robin Hunt Jacqueline Kozin Jennifer Olsen Shelly Pendergrass Sullivan Jane Montano Tu 1991 — 5% Participation Nancy Lee Bauer Doreen Keogh Busca Megan Lee Domenica Cirivello Pekar Renee Mastriano Ponzio 1992 — 4% Participation Anne Marie McNulty Canning Ariana Votto Fritz Denise Fresco Gogola Kristina Jensen 1993 — 3% Participation Maria Acampora JoMichelle Corrales-Kean, Ph.D. Trisha Esposito Norwood 1994 — 6% Participation Lisa Kordorsky Alberino Jennifer Barone Jamie Coady Erin McCarthy King, Ph.D. Shannon McMunn Tina Pellegrino Amy Kanoff Schumacher

1995 — 9% Participation Marisa Anastasio Jennifer Hyduk Byrne Kristin Capuano-Abbate Stephanie Damiani Alicia Ierardi Jennifer Grana Illuzzi, Ph.D. Jennifer Ierardi Morrissey Renata Serafin Patterson Leslie Torre Lynn Niwore Trifilo 1996 — 5% Participation Jessica Criscio Cronk Jenae Avallone Gureff, Esq. Stephanie Marcucci Shannon McKeon Jessica Rowe 1997 — 5% Participation Beth Botti Mary Kathleen Carofano Mariaelena Pellegrino DeVivo Ashley Joyce Fernandez Tracy Ann Saddig-Sheppard Elizabeth Ferraro Van Leer 1998 — 3% Participation Katherine Lambert Bellucci Christina Bradley Virginia Bauer Tagliatela 1999 — 2% Participation Ann Brillante Beth McGrimley Kelly O’Leary 2000 — 3% Participation Margaret Collins Kristen Kearney, Esq. Nina Falco Martire Nicole Buonocore Santos

Melissa Czajkowski Blair Destito Kelly Mannion Brianne Puklin

Class Giving Days

2007 — 3% Participation Melissa Delsole Amanda Lupi Brigid Quinn Jenna Somma 2008 — 5% Participation Bethany Burke Alora Caraglio Kaylyn Carew Leah Ciancola Jessica Kanoff Kristin Nerreau 2009 — 4% Participation Stephanie Esposito Sarah Pine Olivia Schilder Sasha Stein 2010 — 5% Participation Jamie Rose Bukowski Katherine Harris Kelsey Higgins Kyra Munzenmaier 2011 — 5% Participation Sydni Camillo Erika DiFonzo Krista Esposito Olivia Perrelli Charlotte Sappo Jaclyn Vasaturo

2001 — 5% Participation Alison DeCaprio DiPalma Margaret Brillante Esterheld Andrea Guido Kathleen McNary Pillsbury Joanna Criscio Stavrides 2002 — 5% Participation Jennifer Anastasio Stefania Pellegrino Banaszek Tara Cocchiarella Barreira Jessica Watcke Boni Kristin Jaundrill Michelle Vasaturo Seagull 2003 — 2% Participation Lindsey Shepherd Kathleen Conlon Van Wilgen 2004 — 2% Participation Mallory Tarca Elizabeth Wolleben Yoder 2005 — 6% Participation Mollie Quinn Stefanie Vasaturo 2006 — 3% Participation Anonymous Chrystina Cappello

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2014 - 2015 was the inaugural year for Class Giving Days. While the seniors have participated in the “Senior Showdown” with the graduating class from Notre Dame High School, West Haven for two years, this was the first time all classes participated in a giving day. As a way for current students to leave a legacy for those who will follow in their footsteps, we asked each student to make a donation to the Student Annual Fund. In total, 92 seniors participated, each with a gift of $20.15; 42 juniors each donated $15; 62 sophomores participated, each with a $10 gift; and 79 freshmen donated $5 each.

Thank you, students, for leaving a legacy in support of your school.

2012 — 3% Participation Nicole Bowman Florette Pursell Nicole Sroka Brianna Wilson 2013 — 5% Participation Margaret McAndrew Caitlin Pursell Kayla Roddy Sarah Rybacki

2014 — 5% Participation Perry Bowers Courtney Clark Rebecca Donahue Deirdre Reidy Elizabeth Rice 2015 — 77% Participation Perry Bowers Paige Ahern Claire Anderson Molly Andrus Nicole Antinozzi Meaghan Barrett Shannon Bissell Nicole Bosta Maryanne Bowman Alisha Brabham Carson Bracale Lauren Browning Megan Call Nicole Campbell Anibelle Carbo Colby Carlo Kaitlyn Carlson Amanda Collison Carissa Corraro Phoebe Costello Caitlin Cotter Lennix Cuffy Carissa D’Agostino Lauren Davis Hayley DeFilippo Mary Catherine DeLuca Angelina Ditta Warner Dixon Katherine Donohue Brianna Duff Sara Fagan Haley Falls Jenna Fortunati Gina Gagliardi Victoria Galushko Ashley Garcia Anneka Ginz Jessica Giulietti

PARENT PARTICIPATION CLASS OF

2015 2016 2017 2018 CLASS OF

CLASS OF

CLASS OF

20% 29% 42% 37%

Meghan Glynn Moira Godman Sara Golbazi Lauren Gonzalez Casey Goulden Maria Granquist Erinn Halasinski Elizabeth Hammerberg Briana Hankey Kayla Hansen Madison Harris Ashley Heidtmann Kayla Johnson Bijal Khunti Jillian Laggis Kathleen Laucks Abbey Lawlor Megan Leum Jane Lockery Brooke Lotto Princess Madu Shaylene Maldonado Casey Marak Magdalena Marcus Rebecca Marks Lydia Metcalf Margaret Mirabella Nicole Modell Amanda Montano Kacey Neubauer Jessica Nobitz Charissa-Joy Okang Hayley Orifice Katherine O’Rourke Maya Pacelli Rose Piscitelli Callia Ricozzi Emma Rybacki Andrea Sanchez Andie Sansone Rachael Sawicki Natalie Sheehan Isabella Siegel Mercedes Silva Abigail Stevens Taylor Stickles Alexandra Stupakevich Cassidy Tobin Emily Tucker Jordan Veneri Natalie Vitello Mackenzie Walsh Sofia Walsh August Warhall Rachel Wells Alexandra Zoarski

PARENTS Class of 2015 — 20% Participation Anonymous (2) Michael Ajello, Esq. & Dana Ajello Tomy Aprame & Beena Thomas Adam & Janette Barrett Steven & Lisa Collison Daniel Davis III & Anne Davis Kevin & Pauline Fagan David Falls & Kristen Falls, Esq. Clement & Maria Fucci Joseph Gagliardi, M.D. Thomas Ginz II & Jennifer Ginz Dominic Giulietti, Jr. & Grace Giulietti Paula Godman

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Jeffrey R. Granquist & Frances B. Pellegrino Granquist 1980 Alfred & Christine Hansen Brian Laucks & Mary Clifford Laucks 1979 Kevin & Marianne Lawlor James O’Rourke, Esq. & Margaret O’Rourke, Esq. Bernard Pellegrino, Esq. Tamara Reilly Mario & Barbara Ricozzi Glenn Rybacki, Esq. & Margaret Rose Rybacki 1981 Arthur Stevens & Catherine Webster Stevens 1981 Charles & Jacquelyn Stupakevich Nicholas & Sherry Torello Earl Tucker, Jr. & Alicia Tucker Class of 2016 — 29% Participation Anonymous (2) Aymen Alian, M.D. & Amal Seif Nelson Alino, Ph.D. & Imma Alino John Anderson & Patricia Anderson, Esq. Tapas Bandyopadhyay, M.D. & Sibani Sengupta, Ph.D. Keith Brokaw & Patricia Cappola-Brokaw Richard W. Callahan, Esq. Paul & Kelly Campanelli George Carranzo, Jr. & Lisa Carranzo Michael Celentano & Felicity Buonocore Celentano 1983 Thomas & Donna CoFrancesco Mary Grace Crisafi William & Mary D’Agostino Francis & Trish Donelan Vincent Ferrie, Jr. Stephen Fitzgerald, Esq. & Jacqueline Fitzgerald, Esq. Frank Gerzabek & Lisa Russo Gerzabek 1978 John & Judith Grammatico Gary & Suzanne Greco Christopher & Rosa Harrison Barbara Iezzi Edward & Laura Jansen Stephen Jerram & Karen Witkowski Jerram 1987 Michael Lee & Christina DeLouise Walter Longo, M.D. & Janice Longo Steven P. Mason Scott & Christine Maturo Edward & Karen Mayer Robert McMahon & Kristin McMahon, Esq. Richard Munday & Rosemary Jones Waleska Ortiz James & Deborah Quinn Marie Ragozzino Christopher Rallo & Jessica Kott David & Tammy Robinson Paul & Wendy Saracco Peter & Lori Schommer Donald & Jenifer Walsh Lawrence & Kathleen Wielk Carol Smith Witkowski 1963 Glenn & Anne Yeomans Class of 2017— 42% Participation Timothy & Judith Ahearn Robert & Pamela Ambrose Robert Antonetti, Jr. & Mary DeCaprio Antonetti 1986 Bryan Bogen & Lisa Mastroianni Bogen 1986 Robert & Maribel Borruso Peter Bowers, M.D. & Jean A. Stadalnik, M.D. 1981 Bernard Brennan, Jr. & Cynthia Brennan Richard & Pamela Brownell David & Rosalie Buono Steven & Meredith Cacace Robert & Mary Cassidy

William Christie, Jr. & Cynthia Pettella Christie 1988 Thomas & Christine Clark Christopher Colonnese & Sarah Capozzo-Colonnese Robert & Sue Cunningham Daniel Davis III & Anne Davis Jean-Claude & Mireille Desrosiers David Drezek, Esq. & Cheryl Drezek Jeffrey Dussetschleger, D.D.S. & Patricia Dussetschleger David & Melissa Emerson Thomas & Kim Ferencz Richard & Deanna Fowler Mark Franco & Elizabeth Navarretta Franco 1985 Michael & Ann Gargamelli Gary & Susan George Michael & Colleen Gethings Glenn & Rosanna Gonsiewski Christopher & Rosa Harrison Boniface & Pauline Iheagwara Antonio & Kim Izzo Lennart Johns, Ph.D. & Debra Johns David & Susan Krah Michael & Vivien LaChance Konrad & Karen Lagarde David Lamberti, D.D.S. & Mary Patricia Lamberti, D.N.P. Marc & Stefanie Levesque Matteo Lopreiato, M.D. & Courtney Lopreiato Brian Luciani & Julie Coyne Luciani 1984 Robert & Ann Lyons Perry & Jean Marie Mackey Craig Martin & Tamara MacDonald Martin 1980 Robert McMahon & Kristin McMahon, Esq. Paul Niesobecki, Esq. & Ann Marie Niesobecki Joseph & Sheryl Patten Matthew Pekar & Domenica Cirivello Pekar 1991 Michael Pyne & Lisa DeFrancesco Pyne 1988 Marie Ragozzino Mark & Carol Ross David Samson III & Mary Lyons Samson 1981 Daniel & Leslie Slater Ralph & Caroline Spaulding Brian Tubby & Nicole Tung, Esq. Charles & Kathleen Underkofler Gerald & Leah Verna Peter & Ann Weiss Class of 2018 — 37% Participation Anonymous Dennis Abbate & Kristin A. Capuano-Abbate 1995 Aymen Alian, M.D. & Amal Seif Michael & Diane Amarante Joseph & Laura Anastasio Benjamin Bellucci & Sally Ann Esposito Bellucci 1987 Richard Blakeslee & Susan Pieper Blakeslee 1960 Patrick & Rita Brenchak Donald & Cathy Burns Joseph Caldarella, Jr. & Dawn Colella Caldarella 1987 Richard W. Callahan, Esq. Kathryn Camizzi & Theodora Depalma James Chow & Theodora Dogani Steven & Lisa Collison Joe & Michele Cordero John Cropp, Ph.D. & Anne Cropp, PharmD Jonathan & Kimberly Crowell James & Roseann Cunneen Joseph Debs & Karen Borsos-Debs, D.P.M. Francis & Trish Donelan Shaun Donnelly & Karyn Gallagher 1987 Stephen Donniri & Veronica Sadaari Robert & Barbara Dunne Michael & Jodi Dziczkowski Lisa Feliconio Stephen Fitzgerald, Esq. & Jacqueline Fitzgerald, Esq.

Brian & Karen Garceau Michael Gibbons & Susan Gibbons, Ph.D. John & Judith Grammatico Richard Greiner, Jr., M.D. & Jennifer Greiner Kevin Guth & Kellie Ciaburro Guth 1988 Mark Hommel, M.D. & Phoebe Leith-Hommel, M.D. Christopher Jakubowski, M.D. & Joanna Jakubowska, M.D. John & Diana Koons Stephen & Nancy LaPointe Jeongkyu Lee, Ph.D. & Kyungwon Kahng Perry & Jean Marie Mackey Edward & Karen Mayer Ralph Mocciola, PharmD & Josephine Mocciola Hon. Robert Nastri, Jr. & Kathleen Nastri, Esq. Scott & Elizabeth Neeley Thomas Noniewicz, Esq. & Maryann Sullivan Noniewicz 1982 David Reed & Karen Smith Reed 1984 Tamara Reilly David & Tammy Robinson William Rossetti & Rita-Marie Rogers Rossetti 1987 Peter & Lori Schommer Laiching Sun & Dharini Sun, M.D. Earl Tucker, Jr. & Alicia Tucker Dennis & Sheila Uy Kenneth & Christine Watkins

FACULTY & STAFF Kerry Alexander Barbara Badore George Bedocs Nicole Boucher Daniel Brill Caroline Brown Pamela Brownell Maria Cammarota Deborah Camner Alora Caraglio 2008 Cheryl Celentano Elizabeth Christophy, Ph.D. Susan Clinton Kim Cramer Curbow 1981 Sandra D’Ambrosio MaryLee Delaney Teresa DelVecchio Blair Destito 2006 Holly Fink Sister Maureen Flynn, ASCJ 1981 Kathryn Gniadek Elizbeth Griffin Maureen Hayes Lauren Henderson Debra Kidder Elaine Mastagni Lamboley 1960 Barbara Mangini Richard Marino Mary Jane Maturo Jeanne Lawlor Mazzariello 1978 Patrick McAllister Sister Mariette Moan, ASCJ 1977 Sister Judith Musco, ASCJ 1961 Susan Nelson Sister Sheila O’Neill, ASCJ, Ph.D. 1971 Sister Mary Jane Paolella, ASCJ 1965 Maryanne Giaimo Pisani 1981 Raymond Ramelli Karen Walsh Reidy 1974 Oscar Rollan Shirley Russo Margaret Rose Rybacki 1981

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Donna Scaramella Sibani Sengupta, Ph.D. Sister Mary Anne Sharron, ASCJ 1964 Sister Lany Jo Smith, ASCJ Carole Stackpole 1967 Louise Vannoorbeeck Annette Vasaturo Susan Vitale

PARENTS OF ALUMNAE Anonymous (2) James & Kathleen Alber James & Martha Alexander Enrica Pizzorusso Amore 1961 Donald & Diane Anastasio Harold Andersen, Jr. & Nancy Andersen Bryan & Lisa Anderson Maria Astorino Alfredo Axtmayer, M.D. Patricia Hayes Axtmayer Paul Badore & Barbara Christophy Badore Francis & Mary Baldino Robert & Virginia Barker Richard Barone, Sr. & Harriet Ciaburro Barone 1953 Paul & Joyce Bauer Michael Baumgaertner, M.D. & Irene Baumgaertner Reuel Belcher, Jr. & Dawn Belcher Philip Biondi & Joan Zullo Biondi 1963 Richard Blakeslee & Susan Pieper Blakeslee 1960 Judith Clancy Boucher 1957 James & Michelle Bowman Patrick & Therese Bowman Willie & Eleanor Boyd Jerry & Marian Brennan John Brillante, Sr. & Margaret Falsey Brillante 1972

Peter & Ann Bruchansky William & Diane Bruno John F. Buckley, Jr., Esq. & Tricia Buckley Mary Ann Notaro Buonasora 1950 Florence Burel Frederick Burke & Margo Flaherty Burke 1974 Richard & Christina Byrnes Eugene & Mary Pat Caputo Violet Tortora Carbone 1955 Kimberly Yates Carew 1976 Loretta Casey Richard & Janis Celone John & Kathy Chiaro Cynthia Durol Civitello 1967 Anna Cleto James & Carolyn Coady Patrick & Jeanne Cocchiarella Jeanne Cocchiarella Vincent Colonna & Mary Ann Bartolotta Colonna 1960 Francis X. Conlon II & Susan Conlon Olympia Connolly Paul & Rosemary Considine Debra Consiglio Louis Conte John Criscio & Janet Garrison Criscio 1969 David & Suzanne Curzi Judith Manzi Cuticelli 1969 William & Grace D’Adamo Catherine Daly Marie D’Andrea Rosalie Danehy Douglas & Christine DeCerbo Thomas & Patricia DeGrand Anna Marsico DeLucia 1951 Edward & Pamela DeMarseilles David Sakheim, Ph.D. & Susan Devine

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Ralph DiFonzo, Jr. & Kristin DiFonzo W. James & Diane Dinehart John & Suzanne Dolan William & Cathleen Donahue Arlene Donohue Amy Duda 1982 Patrick Duffy, M.D. & Suzanne Duffy Chris & Anne Duhaime Guy Dupont & Mary Kay Pursell Dupont 1975 John Early, Jr. & Josephine Notaro Early 1951 Doreen Chisaski Ely 1962 Joseph & Clare Falcha Timothy Fanning & Rita Angellino Fanning 1985 Robert Farrell, Esq. & Mary-Jean McGarrity Anthony Federico, Jr. & Debra Vizziello Federico 1975 Alfred & Sherry Felice Kevin & Patricia Fennell June Finnucan-Genna Edward & Frances Flynn Francis Forte & Annette Currier Forte 1961 Clement & Maria Fucci Josephine Funaro Geraldine Fusco Barbara Jean Garofalo Frank Genovese Thomas & Phyllis Giglietti Dennis Gillooly, Esq. & Christine Gillooly Dominic Giulietti, Jr. & Grace Giulietti Thomas Gniadek, M.D. & Kathryn Gniadek Ramon Gonzalez, Jr., M.D. & Bernadette Gonzalez Leonard & Mary Grabowski John & Judith Grammatico Alan & Karen Greene Dolores Greenspun John Guerin & Elizabeth Pisanelli Guerin 1981 Charles & Carol Gunning Kevin Hallinan & Margaret Nicholls Hallinan 1983 Stephen Hanchuruck, Esq. & Laurie Hanchuruck Eugene Harris Karen S. Harris William & Linda Harvey Theodore & Agnes Haussler Van M. Hendrickson & Mary J. Miller E. William Iovanne David & Catherine Jaundrill Joseph & Rochelle Kanell Donald & Patricia Kanoff Andrew & Kathleen Kaptain Lois Lynch Kelly 1953 William Kosack & Carolyn Morrell Kosack, M.D. 1970 Marek & Jadwiga Kozlowski Brian Laucks & Mary Clifford Laucks 1979 Joseph Laudano, Jr. & Maria DiPalma Laudano 1972 Nora O’Neill Laverty Kevin & Marianne Lawlor John & Elizabeth Leary Joseph Lee, Esq. & Mary Jo Carney Lee 1957 Joseph & Barbara Lenti William & Carmel Lepore Thomas & Patricia LoRicco Alceo Lucarelli & Valerie Narowski Lucarelli 1968 Robert & Carol Lyons Robert & Ann Lyons John Maher, Jr. & Cheryl Abbatello Maher 1982 John & Carolyn Mancini Felix J. Mangini & Julianne Perego-Mangini 1968 Thomas Margius, O.D. & Susan Margius Richard Marino F. Michael Martucci & Patricia Krombel Martucci 1971 Frederick & Christine Masciantonio

Raymond Mathews, Jr. & Pamela Mathews Frank Maturo, Jr. & Mary Grace Ciarleglio Maturo 1982 Michael Mazzariello & Jeanne Lawlor Mazzariello 1978 Rosemary A. McCarthy William & Lisa McCarthy Richard & Diane McMunn Lucille Mentone 1974 William Merico, Jr. & Lori Merico Donald & Margaret Mitchell John & Lucille Monahan Charles & Raphael Moran Joseph Mortati, DPT & Denise Mortati, Esq. Tod & Robin Moynihan Madeline Mrowka Mary Sheehy Navin 1963 Robert & Elena Nowicki Hugh & Martha O’Neill John P. Orazem, M.D. & Claire Rusowicz Paul Pacileo & Anne Vincent Pacileo 1981 Margaret C. Palmieri Richard Palombo, Jr., Esq. & Patrice Amendola Palombo, Esq. 1977 Gene Pari & Ann Criscuolo Pari 1967 John Patry & Suzanne Rapanault Patry 1965 Joseph Patton, Jr. & June Debowes Patton 1965 Richard Pavano & Susan Navarretta Pavano 1982 Michael & Clarissa Pearson Bernard Pellegrino, Esq. Felix Mangini & Julianne Perego-Mangini 1968 Diane Dadio Perrone 1977 Frank Pietrosimone, Esq. & Patricia Reynolds Pietrosimone 1972 Gregory & Sandra Piontek Anthony Pisanelli & Anne Ruotolo Pisanelli 1955 Ralph Pisani, Jr. & Maryanne Giaimo Pisani 1981 Dominic & Antoinette Proto Mark & Claire Puklin John Quinn, Esq. & Mary-Ann Haran, Esq. Robert Quintin & Ellen Bontempo Quintin 1965 Stephen & Barbara Radigan Marie Ragozzino James Reidy & Karen Walsh Reidy 1974 Robert & Marilyn Ricci Lucien Rizzo & Joan Naclerio Rizzo 1969 Glenn Rybacki, Esq. & Margaret Rose Rybacki 1981 Joseph Ryzewski & Kathleen Krugel Ryzewski 1969 David Sakheim, Ph.D. & Susan Devine Earl Sargeant & Marie Della Selva Sargeant 1955 William Savastano & Dorothy Mislick Savastano 1961 Paul & Toni Savino

Thomas & Christine Schuster Roger & Linda Sciascia Robert & Judy Sembler John & Susan Shanley Edward & Linda Sink Leon & Jan Slomkowski Peter & Janet Smith Thomas & Debra Strong Fred & Mary Tarca Joseph & Santa Toscano Alfred Triana & Ellen McKeown Triana 1958 Michael & Annette Vasaturo Kevin & Louise Ward Neal & Christine Wellins Carol Smith Witkowski 1963

GRANDPARENTS Anonymous Anna Jean Ajello Joseph Anastasio, Jr. & Lucy Anastasio Paul & Claire Bauknecht Richard Blakeslee & Susan Pieper Blakeslee 1960 Judith Niziolek Broggi 1958 Anne Byrne Renato Carboni, Jr. Grace Carrano Charles & Carol Clarkin Virginia Colossale John & Madeline Contegni Barbara Costello John & Margaret Cotter George & Florence Coulston John D’Addio & Marietta Pierelli D’Addio 1959 Georgia Dodge Richard & Virginia Doyle Camille Fasano John & Anita Finta Maria Vuolo Fiorillo 1954 Clement & Maria Fucci Michael & Jeanne Gardiner Ellie Gee Frank & Dolores Gerzabek John & Judith Grammatico Betty Greco Theodore & Agnes Haussler Felipe & Glafira Heyrosa Robert & Irene Hille Therese Hinckley James & Catherine Jerram Lois Lynch Kelly 1953

Carl & Catherine Koch Eleanor Krah Robert & Pauline LaChance Josef & Theresia Leiser Patricia Leith Richard LoRicco, Sr., Esq. Geraldine Lupoli, Esq. 1959 Robert & Ann Lyons James & Mary Manning Edward & Mary Jane Maturo Thomas & Terry Anne McKiernan Madelyn Mega Paul Moyher Frances O’Neil Joseph & Beverly Palladino Bernard Pellegrino, Esq. Anthony Pisanelli & Anne Ruotolo Pisanelli 1955 Dominic & Antoinette Proto Alfonsas & Martha Radwill Marie Ragozzino Mary Robinson William & Arlene Robinson Barbara Tracchio Romano 1961 Bill & Nancy Scerbo Lambert & Joan Schommer Charles & Jacqueline Sotnik Louis & Maurine Spinato Nicholas & Alberta Torello Leon & Dorothy Tremblay Earl Tucker, Jr. & Alicia Tucker Carol Smith Witkowski 1963

IN MEMORIAM In Memory of Andrew Acabbo Susan Marchitto Ricciardi 1964 In Memory of Carolyn Amendola Acampora 1955 Alphonse Acampora Maria Acampora 1993 In Memory of Joseph F. Ajello, Jr. Anna Jean Ajello In Memory of Michael Andreucci, Jr. Denise Andreucci-Kuhn 1976 In Memory of Deceased Apostles of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Roberta Yaklich 1954

Grandparents Offer Special Gift in Kind Gifts in kind is a term used to describe donations of goods and services. At Sacred Heart we are especially fortunate in this area since in December 2014, we graciously accepted the donation of a car. After attending Grandparents’ Day, current grandparents and former parents Robert and Ann Lyons decided rather than sell Ann’s car they would donate it to the Academy. Proceeds from Sacred Heart’s sale of the car were allocated to the 2014-2015 Treasures of the Heart Annual Fund, helping to keep our numbers strong.

Thank you, Bob and Ann, for being a Treasure of our Heart! We are most appreciative of this special in-kind donation.

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In Memory of Arthur Astorino Maria Astorino

In Memory of Sandra Ciccone Veronica Ciccone 2018

In Memory of Mary B. Attianese Judy Attianese David & Barbara Brandolini Louis Conte Robert & Alison Dinsmore John & Maryann Dolan Marie Inzero Patricia Conte Melillo 1967 Laureen Conte Prota 1970 Anita Esposito Quinn 1963 Joseph & Linda Scarpace Martin & Davida Stocklan Norma Thompson Henry Vernacotola

In Memory of Deceased Members of the Class of 1952 Anna Mae Elia Santagata 1952

In Memory of Bessie Barbarito Susan Marchitto Ricciardi 1964 In Memory of Constance Belfonti Jewish Community Foundation of Southern Arizona Mitchell & Robin Pozez

In Memory of Philip Cleto Anna Jean Ajello Burzenski & Company, P.C. Sally Cleto Cammarano 1968 Janice Patrigani Cooper 1968 Maura Wilson Coppola 1970 James De Vito Camille Fasano Barbara Klivak 1968 Carol Mauro Louise Migliore The Faculty & Staff of Tuttle School Amy Wilson 1971

In Memory of Richard Belfonti Epstein Canarick, Corp.

In Memory of Kim McGarry Coffey 1975 Maribeth Benedetto Lightowler 1975 Maureen Sullivan Murphy 1975 Elaine Nizolek 1975 Mary-Eileen McIntyre Sartiano 1975 MaryBeth McNulty White 1975

In Memory of George J. & Jane H. Berry Kathy Berry Prentice 1969

In Memory of Edward & Marie Colasanto Suzanne Colasanto, Esq. 1973

In Memory of Sister Ursula Bongiovanni, ASCJ John Criscio & Janet Garrison Criscio 1969 Jessica Criscio Cronk 1996 Joanna Criscio Stavrides 2001

In Memory of Sister Aloysius Como, ASCJ Barbara Mauriello Angelo 1964

In Memory of John Borduas Paul & Claire Bauknecht In Memory of Ann Borrelli Krista Esposito 2011 Stephanie Esposito 2009

In Memory of Matthew Connolly Olympia Connolly In Memory of Mary V. Crowley Kathleen Crowley Monaco 1968 In Memory of Loretta Curcio Virginia Colossale

In Memory of Richard Brandt Holly Brandt 1988

In Memory of Mary Fischer Curtiss 1963 Clayton Curtiss

In Memory of Rudolph Henry Bretton Nancy Bretton Hannans 1966

In Memory of Mr. & Mrs. Fred Cusano Bethany Burke 2008 Frederick Burke & Margo Flaherty Burke 1974

In Memory of Sister Lorraine Bunnell, ASCJ 1950 Catherine O’Shea 1951 Susan Marchitto Ricciardi 1964

In Memory of Michael F. Daly Catherine Daly

In Memory of Grace Buonocore Michael Celentano & Felicity Buonocore Celentano 1983

In Memory of Ralph J. DeFonzo Dolores DeFonzo Ennico 1970 Diane DeFonzo Nehrkorn 1963

In Memory of Dolores Carboni Renato Carboni, Jr.

In Memory of Eleanor DeGrand Carmela Richetelli

In Memory of George P. Carrano Grace Carrano

In Memory of Dr. & Mrs. Charles F. Donadio Mary Elizabeth Donadio Dickinson 1955

In Memory of John Cavallero Richard & Manon Gagliardi

In Memory of Phyllis Dorman Wendy Dorman Willis 1972

In Memory of Janet Russo Cekovsky 1966 Johanna Coletta Fallert 1966 Deborah DeWitt Frattini 1966

In Memory of Leonard Drabkin Carol Mauro

In Memory of Stephanie Celone 2003 Richard & Janis Celone

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In Memory of Rosemarie Fabrizio Joseph Laudano, Jr. & Maria DiPalma Laudano 1972

In Memory of Dr. Michael Lawrence Fezza Richard & Manon Gagliardi

In Memory of Irene G. Healy Maureen Healy Talbot 1961

In Memory of Attorney Howard Jacobs Sally Cleto Cammarano 1968

In Memory of Karen Fischer Tom Edlin

In Memory of Eleanor Heimann Katherine Heimann 1973

In Memory of Audrey Keenan Anne Paolella Ferris 1972

In Memory of Mr. & Mrs. John Flaherty Bethany Burke 2008 Frederick Burke & Margo Flaherty Burke 1974

In Memory of Laurena Hillson Lisa Hillson Salese 1983

In Memory of Mary K. Kelleher 4 F’s Club Debra Consiglio John & Barbara Ferraro Louis & Ann Marie Maresca Delores Tetreault Wallingford Education Association Thomas & Debra Whitney

In Memory of Eileen Flynn 1972 Lucy Potts Emple 1972 In Memory of Mary Garvey Fusaris 1955 Rose DeGrand 1955

In Memory of Joseph & Sophie Hunihan Marilyn Hunihan Kojkowski 1967 In Memory of Kayleigh Hutcheson Lorie Fusco 1979

In Memory of Anthony Gamberdella Anna Jean Ajello Donald & Diane Anastasio BHS Hockey Booster Club Church Mutual Insurance Company Anita DellaCamera Elizabeth Dolengewicz Ida Ferraiolo Terese Fritzell Josephine Funaro I.B.E.W. Local 90 Janis Lucky-Otello Tom & Beth Markiewicz Gina Salvatore O’Brien 1967 Raymond & Gloria Peach The Pellegrino Law Firm Thomas V. Brady, D.M.D., LLC Savannah Macaboy Woods 1968

Endowed and Named Scholarships The Sacred Heart Academy Endowment Fund was founded in 1979 by then principal Sr. Ritamary Schulz, ASCJ, ’59. A strong leader and true visionary, Sister realized decades ago that in order for Sacred Heart to continue the promise of excellence in Catholic education for young women, it was necessary to secure the future of the Academy. Thus the Sacred Heart Academy Endowment Fund was established with a goal of raising $150,000.

Today, the Endowment Fund is valued at more than $3 million, encompassing gifts to the general endowment as well as more than 60 named scholarships. During the 2014-2015 academic year we were pleased to be the recipient of two new named scholarships: The Pilar Gonzalez ’05 Scholarship and The Carolyn Lee McCormack ’90 Memorial Scholarship.

In Memory of Sister Bernadette Garceau, S.C.M.C. Genevieve Garceau 2018 In Memory of Karen L. Garcia 1987 Cheryl Franco Maenza 1987 In Memory of Rita Genovese Frank Genovese In Memory of Michael Glynn John & Lucille Monahan In Memory of Linda Della Spina Grey 1977 Andrea DellaSpina Neuerburg, USAF(Ret.) 1975 In Memory of Vincent Guarniere Susan Marchitto Ricciardi 1964 In Memory of Lillian Guarnieri Susan Marchitto Ricciardi 1964 In Memory of Anthony Guido James & Paulette Beurrier Denise Brouillard Capital Studio Architects, LLC Gerald & Margaret Gedrim Wayne & Donna Goodwin Arthur & Jennifer Johnson Thomas & Carol Ort Barbara Savino Joseph & Anna Snurkowski In Memory of Marylouise Harris Eugene Harris Rev. Philip J. Sharkey In Memory of Dr. & Mrs. James Hart Dene Hart 1957

Donors can establish a named scholarship with a minimum gift of $15,000 which can be paid over a three-year period. Our Endowment Fund holds the principal in perpetuity and distributes only the interest earned, making an everlasting gift to Sacred Heart. To learn more about establishing a named scholarship or to make a gift of any amount to the Sacred Heart Academy Endowment Fund, please contact Debbie Camner for more information.

The Pilar Gonzalez ’05 Scholarship In fall 2001, Pilar Gonzalez entered Sacred Heart Academy. The daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Ramon Gonzalez, Pilar was an exemplary student and involved in many activities.

While a student, her dad invested in the school by taking out a whole life insurance policy. “Every year when I paid the premium there was a smile on my face, knowing someday the funds would benefit Sacred Heart,” he offered. As Dr. Gonzalez prepared to retire from his career in diagnostic radiology, he cashed in this life insurance policy and donated the funds to establish a scholarship in honor of his daughter. Pilar currently serves as Deputy Assistant for the State Attorney’s Office in New Haven.

We are grateful for The Pilar Gonzalez ’05 Scholarship, established this year.

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The Carolyn Lee McCormack ’90 Memorial Scholarship Following the untimely passing of beloved alumna Carolyn Lee McCormack, Carolyn’s parents, Joseph and Mary Jo Carney Lee ’57, wanted to honor her memory in a special way. They established The Carolyn Lee McCormack ’90 Memorial Scholarship to aid a student at Sacred Heart in need of financial assistance. Gifts to Carolyn’s scholarship, or to any other scholarship, are always welcome.

Thank you to Carolyn’s family for keeping her memory alive by enabling a young woman in need of financial aid the opportunity to attend Sacred Heart.

In Memory of Barbara Kittelman 1959 Judith Kittelman Schwarz 1965

In Memory of Robert H. Montz Richard & Manon Gagliardi

In Memory of Mary Piccirillo Susan Marchitto Ricciardi 1964

In Memory of Maureen O’Connell Kling 1965 Laura Donahue Allen, Esq. 1965

In Memory of Evelyn Moore Patricia Moore 1957

In Memory of Helmuth Krah David & Susan Krah Eleanor Krah Josef & Theresia Leiser

In Memory of Joyce Celentano Moran 1957 Gerald J. Moran

In Memory of Maureen Wetmore Platt 1960 Tracey Salerno Furman 1989 Luba Grossman Jason Herbert Sarah Sicignano Nardi 1955 KFI Group at JHU/APL Robert Sargis, Sr. & Ann Marie Tiesler John & Susan Spaeth Nicholas & Margie Vamvakis Allan & Nancy Young

In Memory of Adriana Kulczycky 1975 Eileen Krugel 1975 In Memory of Carmen & Florence LaVorgna Donna LaVorgna Cramond 1967 In Memory of Jean Leary Mary Hendricks Glazier, Ph.D. 1964 In Memory of Ray Libbey Martha Maloney Libbey 1964 In Memory of Barbara DeVita Lipcan Susan Marchitto Ricciardi 1964 In Memory of Peter D. Loomis Richard & Manon Gagliardi In Memory of Lucille Cipriano LoRicco 1955 Rose DeGrand 1955 In Memory of Susan Fox Mackey 1962 Regina Fox Shirey 1965 In Memory of John Maloney Karen Maloney 1974 In Memory of Michael & Carmel Manzo Nancy Manzo Dunne 1958 In Memory of Lisa Martone Massaro 1983 Kevin Hallinan & Margaret Nicholls Hallinan 1983 In Memory of Louis & Eve Mauriello Barbara Mauriello Angelo 1964 In Memory of Carmel Mauro Raymond Mathews, Jr. & Pamela Mathews In Memory of Carolyn Lee McCormack 1990 Mark & Deborah Camner Francis Lamboley, Esq. & Elaine Mastagni Lamboley 1960 John & Elizabeth Leary Littler Mendelson, PC Msgr. Gerard Schmitz

In Memory of Peter Mrowka Madeline Mrowka In Memory of Karen Torgerson Mudano 1961 Patricia Wheeler Dallai 1961

In Memory of Mary Louise Pursell Susan Pursell, M.D. 1980

In Memory of Pamela Mullin 1975 Debra Norcia Banta Richard & Elaine Cornwall Kerry Knight Sherman & Judia Mullin William & Eileen Tinker

In Memory of Lionel & Rachel Rapanault John Patry & Suzanne Rapanault Patry 1965 In Memory of Vincent A. Rascati Barbara Costello

In Memory of Chet & Anne Murtagh Maureen Murtagh O’Brien 1967

In Memory of Bernard & Mary Reynolds Katherine Reynolds-O’Connell 1969

In Memory of Sister Andrea Naples, ASCJ Francis Forte & Annette Currier Forte 1961

In Memory of Jean Flanagan Rocco 1961 Carole Thompson Holm 1961

In Memory of Karl L. Ogren Julie Ryan Ogren 1962

In Memory of Peter Rossi Alice Sannino Rossi 1953

In Memory of John J. O’Neill, III Kathleen O’Neill Kramer

In Memory of Daniel & Marion Rubertone Christine Rubertone Earley 1975

In Memory of Freda Proiette Ostburg 1955 Rose DeGrand 1955

In Memory of Margaret Ruotolo Anthony Pisanelli & Anne Ruotolo Pisanelli 1955

In Memory of Helen Palladino Joseph & Beverly Palladino

In Memory of Carmel Rutolo Carol Mauro

In Memory of George A. Paradis Elizbeth Griffin

In Memory of Joseph V. Santagata, Jr. MaryGrace Santagata Crisci 1988

In Memory of Dolores DelVecchio Perfetto 1958 Francis & Mary Baldino Judith Niziolek Broggi 1958

In Memory of Raymond Saracco Paul & Wendy Saracco

In Memory of Sister Mary Nicoletta Pettillo, ASCJ Ramona Pestone Moore 1979 Florence Maffoni Scarinci 1964

In Memory of Carmella Saunders Nicole Buonocore Santos 2000 In Memory of Frances Argento Scaramella 1968 Felix Mangini & Julianne Perego-Mangini 1968

ENDOWMENT FUND GROWTH

In Memory of Jacob McCullum Lorie Fusco 1979 In Memory of John McDonnell Paul & Claire Bauknecht In Memory of John & Dorothy McKeown Alfred Triana & Ellen McKeown Triana 1958 In Memory of Maureen Leary Minnick 1990 John & Elizabeth Leary The Wallace Family In Memory of Margaret C. Mongillo Margaret Mongillo Boice 1969

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In Memory of Florence Casanova Schroeder 1958 Rosemarie Casanova Gibbons 1957

In Honor of Kathleen Anderson 2016 Richard & Virginia Doyle

In Honor of Alexa Fiala 2017 Joseph & Beverly Palladino

In Memory of Sister M. Antonine Signorelli, ASCJ Anonymous Dorothy Fiorillo Farrell 1950 Carolyn Hunihan 1963 Patricia Minichino Licklider 1961 Sister Sheila O’Neill, ASCJ, Ph.D. 1971 Nancy Wondrach Uranker 1965

In Honor of Harriet Ciaburro Barone 1953 Marlene Barone Cohen 1980

In Honor of Katherine Fitzgerald 2018 John & Madeline Contegni

In Honor of Dr. & Mrs. James Cammarano’s 35th Wedding Anniversary Anna Cleto

In Honor of Madeline Fitzgerald 2016 John & Madeline Contegni

In Honor of Jeanne Marie Cassidy 2017 Leon & Dorothy Tremblay

In Honor of Sister Maureen Flynn, ASCJ 1981 Mark & Deborah Camner Elizabeth A. Parker

In Honor of the Class of 1995 Jennifer Ierardi Morrissey 1995

In Honor of #GivingTuesday Sheila McCarthy Quarz 1981

In Honor of Ann Cleto’s 90th Birthday Sally Cleto Cammarano 1968

In Honor of Eugene W. Harris Rev. John J. Georgia

In Honor of Juliana Cofrancesco 2016 Thomas & Donna CoFrancesco

In Honor of Isabelle Hommel 2018 Patricia Leith

In Honor of Summer Colossale 2018 Virginia Colossale

In Honor of E. William Iovanne Louise Rosarbo Dinsmore 1986

In Honor of Gina Connolly 2014 Olympia Connolly

In Honor of Emily Jansen 2016 Bill & Nancy Scerbo

In Honor of Carissa Corraro 2015 Frances O’Neil

In Honor of Anna Kozlowski 2007 Marek & Jadwiga Kozlowski

In Memory of Kathleen Sullivan Smith 1969 Maureen Sullivan Murphy 1975

In Honor of Sister Doretta D’Albero, ASCJ 1977 Christina Kennedy Woodford 1977

In Honor of Brittany LaChance 2017 Robert & Pauline LaChance

In Memory of Mother Rosalia Sosso, ASCJ Dorothy Fiorillo Farrell 1950

In Honor of Sister Anne D’Alessio, ASCJ 1965 Estelle D’Alessio

In Honor of Jillian Laggis 2015 John & Anita Finta

In Memory of Edward Stackpole Mark & Deborah Camner

In Honor of Meghan DelVecchio 2016 Michael & Jeanne Gardiner

In Honor of Sister Barbara Ann Matazzaro, ASCJ 1968 Dorothy J. Martino

In Memory of Edward & Catherine Sink Edward & Linda Sink In Memory of Georgianna Smet 1962 Roberta Schaefer Wolff 1962 In Memory of Gloria Rose Smith Robert & Irene Aldorisio Anthony Amplo Josephine Annunziata Sandy Chang & Family & Chang Lab at Yale Medical School Mary Donovan Denise Fiore Marie Landry Mary Senter Curtis & Ann Sorensen Gary Stack Thomas & Mary Yu

In Memory of William F. Sullivan, Sr. Maureen Sullivan Murphy 1975 In Memory of Sister Judith Talmadge, ASCJ 1961 Ramona Pestone Moore 1979 In Memory of George & Vincenza Tracchio Barbara Tracchio Romano 1961 In Memory of Joseph & Rita Treimel Chris & Anne Duhaime In Memory of Anthony & Eleanor Vallombroso Ann Vallombroso 1959 In Memory of David Wong Brittany LaChance 2017 In Memory of Kristie O’Connell Wright 1995 Renata Serafin Patterson 1995 In Memory of Marilyn W. Yates Kaylyn Carew 2008 Kimberly Yates Carew 1976

IN HONOR In Honor of Alyssa Ajello 2015 Joseph Ajello In Honor of Lucy Paige Andersen 2014 Harold Andersen, Jr. & Nancy Andersen

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In Honor of Mariette B. Moan Dorothy Sosnowski Lockwood 1959 Sister Mariette Moan, ASCJ 1977 In Honor of Sister Mariette J. Moan, ASCJ 1977 Christina Kennedy Woodford 1977 In Honor of Ashley Neeley 2018 Therese Hinckley In Honor of Sister Sheila O’Neill, ASCJ, Ph.D. 1971 Elizabeth A. Parker In Honor of Sister Mary Jane Paolella, ASCJ 1965 Mark & Deborah Camner In Honor of Sophie Park 2017 Yeon Henton

In Honor of Our First Grandchild, Mateo Villareal Joseph & Rochelle Kanell In Honor of Mackenzie Walsh 2015 Kathleen McNary Pillsbury 2001 In Honor of Taylor Weiss 2017 Louis & Maurine Spinato

NAMED SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS Assumption Reunion Scholarship Dorothy J. Martino Bonnie L. Bieder Memorial Scholarship Hon. Robert Nastri, Jr. & Kathleen Nastri, Esq.

In Honor of Emma Pavano 2013 Richard Pavano & Susan Navarretta Pavano 1982

Mary Bowman Scholarship James & Michelle Bowman Pinnacle Land Development LLC

In Honor of Jaime Robinson 2016 Mary Robinson

Catholic Charity League Scholarship Catholic Charity League of New Haven

In Honor of Nikki Robinson 2018 Mary Robinson

Alfred & Julia Celentano Scholarship Gerald J. Moran

In Honor of Sister Catherine Sedgeman, ASCJ 1959 Dorothy Sosnowski Lockwood 1959 In Honor of Sibani Sengupta, High School Level Exemplary Educator of the Year Charlotte Sappo 2011

Class of 1970 Scholarship Maura Wilson Coppola 1970 Maureen Smith Howell 1970 Mary Ann Walsh Lewis 1970 Nancy Waselewski Marston 1970 Anne Harmon Sweeney 1970

In Honor of Richard & Margaret Shanahan Paul Niesobecki, Esq. & Ann Marie Niesobecki

Marie D. Colasanto Scholarship Suzanne Colasanto, Esq. 1973

In Honor of Erin Shanley 2011 John & Susan Shanley

Tara Foley 1992 Memorial Scholarship Robert & Maureen O’Keefe

In Honor of Sister Mary Anne Sharron, ASCJ 1964 Mark & Deborah Camner

Pilar Gonzalez 2005 Scholarship Ramon Gonzalez, Jr., M.D. & Bernadette Gonzalez

In Honor of Eileen Grabowski Stephan 1982 Leonard & Mary Grabowski

Knights of Columbus Supreme Council Scholarship Knights of Columbus Supreme Council

In Honor of Karisten Strong 2006 Thomas & Debra Strong

Lenore LaBonia 1992 Scholarship Clement & Maria Fucci

In Honor of Catherine Valloso 2017 Felipe & Glafira Heyrosa

Lucille M. LoRicco 1955 Endowed Scholarship Richard LoRicco, Sr., Esq. Thomas & Patricia LoRicco

Hands Up for Heart, a fundraising effort which began a few years ago, was extraordinarily successful during the 2015 Under the Tuscan Sun Auction. Thanks to an incredibly committed group of parents, Hands Up for Heart raised $70,000! We congratulate this committee, led by current parents Robert and Kristin McMahon, on a job well done to benefit our students!

These funds support the Tuition Assistance Program, enabling young women in need of financial assistance the opportunity to attend Sacred Heart Academy.

Carmel Mauro Scholarship Raymond Mathews, Jr. & Pamela Mathews Carol Mauro Carolyn Lee McCormack 1990 Memorial Scholarship Joseph Lee, Esq. & Mary Jo Carney Lee 1957 John J. & Corrine S. O’Neill Memorial Scholarship Kathleen O’Neill Kramer Nora O’Neill Laverty Monica Ann O’Neill 1975 Memorial Scholarship Vincent T. Donnelly James & Patricia Emerick Hugh & Martha O’Neill Elizabeth A. Parker

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Angelina & Philip Paolella, Sr. Scholarship Alfredo Axtmayer, M.D. Patricia Hayes Axtmayer Philip Paolella, Jr. Scholarship Mark & Deborah Camner Anne Paolella Ferris 1972 Richard & Manon Gagliardi James V. Sette & Lucille Esposito Sette 1952 Scholarship Paul & Claire Bauknecht Michael Belfonti Epstein Canarick, Corp.

Jewish Community Foundation of Southern Arizona Mitchell & Robin Pozez

HANDS UP FOR HEART Anonymous Michael Ajello, Esq. & Dana Ajello James & Martha Alexander All Pointe Care, LLC Joseph & Laura Anastasio Joseph Anastasio, Jr. & Lucy Anastasio Alfredo Axtmayer, M.D. Patricia Hayes Axtmayer Robert Barreira & Tara Cocchiarella Barreira 2002 Adam & Janette Barrett Beth Iovanne Blazevich 1975 Bryan Bogen & Lisa Mastroianni Bogen 1986 Jessica Watcke Boni 2002 Robert & Maribel Borruso James & Michelle Bowman Paul & Kristin Bowman Ann Brillante 1999 John Brillante, Sr. & Margaret Falsey Brillante 1972 Keith Brokaw & Patricia Cappola-Brokaw Richard & Pamela Brownell Peter & Ann Bruchansky John F. Buckley, Jr., Esq. & Tricia Buckley Matthew & Maria Cammarota Mark & Deborah Camner Paul & Kelly Campanelli Alora Caraglio 2008 Jeanne Cocchiarella Francis X. Conlon II & Susan Conlon Frank Coppola John Cropp, Ph.D. & Anne Cropp, PharmD James & Roseann Cunneen David Thompson Architects Joseph Debs & Karen Borsos-Debs, D.P.M. John & Gail DeGrand Thomas & Patricia DeGrand Joe & MaryLee Delaney Catherine Dell’Oro-Papuga 1987 Michael Lee & Christina DeLouise Edward & Pamela DeMarseilles Dennis Uniform Manufacturing Company Ralph DiFonzo, Jr. & Kristin DiFonzo Francis & Trish Donelan David Drezek, Esq. & Cheryl Drezek Robert & Barbara Dunne David Falls & Kristen Falls, Esq. Jason & Holly Fink Stephen Fitzgerald, Esq. & Jacqueline Fitzgerald, Esq. Michael Gibbons & Susan Gibbons, Ph.D. Karl Gontkof Jeffrey Granquist & Frances Pellegrino Granquist, Esq. 1980 Aaron Gross, D.M.D.

Stephen Hanchuruck, Esq. & Laurie Hanchuruck Karen S. Harris Herff-Jones Inc. E. William Iovanne Richard & Suzanne Iovanne Eric Jahn Janney Montgomery Scott, LLC Christopher Rallo & Jessica Kott Konrad & Karen Lagarde Francis Lamboley, Esq. & Elaine Mastagni Lamboley 1960 Harold J. Lamboley III, Esq. & Maureen Lamboley Brian Laucks & Mary Clifford Laucks 1979 Kevin & Marianne Lawlor Michael Lee & Christina DeLouise Robert & Carol Lyons Patrick Mahoney Scott & Christine Maturo Edward & Mary Jane Maturo Edward & Karen Mayer Robert McMahon & Kristin McMahon, Esq. Donald & Margaret Mitchell Kelly O’Leary 1999 Chad & Connie Ondy David & Linda Packard Regina Danehy Paulhus 1980 Bernard Pellegrino, Esq. Ralph Pisani, Jr. & Maryanne Giaimo Pisani 1981 Michael Pyne & Lisa DeFrancesco Pyne 1988 Christopher Rallo & Jessica Kott James Reidy & Karen Walsh Reidy 1974 Glenn Rybacki, Esq. & Margaret Rose Rybacki 1981 David Samson III & Mary Lyons Samson 1981 Peter & Lori Schommer Roger & Linda Sciascia

Mark & Erin Sieczkowski Daniel & Leslie Slater Arthur Stevens & Catherine Webster Stevens 1981 Laiching Sun & Dharini Sun, M.D. Unitas Club Inc. Ryan Van Wilgen & Kathleen Conlon Van Wilgen 2003 Michael & Annette Vasaturo Sister Anne Theresa Walsh, ASCJ 1981 Donald & Jenifer Walsh John & Margaret Walsh Rebecca Williams Glenn & Anne Yeomans

MATCHING GIFTS Abbott Laboratories Fund AXA Foundation Matching Gifts Bank of America Matching Gifts Program BIC Corporation Bristol-Myers Squibb Foundation Citizens Bank ExxonMobil Foundation Matching Gifts Program Fidelity Foundation Matching Gifts to Education GE Capital Corporation Marsh & McLennan Companies Matching Gifts Program Partner Reinsurance Co. of U.S. Pfizer, Inc. PSEG Educational Matching Gift Program Stanley Black & Decker Textron Matching Gift Program The GE Foundation

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The Prudential Foundation Matching Gifts Program United Technologies Corporation

GIFTS IN KIND Anonymous Amity Wine & Spirits Barz, LLC dba Mr. Sign Behr Process Corporation Robert & Cheryl Bishop Patrick & Therese Bowman Joseph & Janet Bracale Cascade Fine Catering Connecticut Science Center Connecticut Valley Wholesale Florist, Inc. Cronin Photography ı Cheryl Cronin 1984 DiChello Distributors, Inc. EP Graphic Design ı Elizabeth Parker Foxon Park Beverages, Inc. Maureen Hayes John DeGrand & Son, Inc. KBE Building Corporation Knights of Columbus Supreme Council Robert & Ann Lyons Mad Tents, LLC Gerard & Janet Maturo William & Lisa McCarthy Kathy McGarry Photography ı Kathy McDonough McGarry 1977 Assunta R. Perfetto Oscar Rollan R.W. Hine Ace Hardware Nicole Spadaro 1999

Special Events....

Oh, What a

Year

(Left)The prayer service during Grandparents’ Day; (Top right) Golfers enjoy the Annual Sacred Heart Academy Golf Tournament; (Bottom right) Students performing a number from Singin’ in the Rain.

Special Events at Sacred Heart serve as both friendraisers and fundraisers. All of the 2014 -2015 events exceeded expectations. Thank you to the many volunteers, guests, and donors for contributing to this amazing success.

In support of the musical production of Singin’ in the Rain, students raised nearly $67,000 selling advertisements for the 2014 Musical Ad Campaign.

Congratulations to our students!

Sophomores and their grandparents enjoyed a special morning at the sixth annual Grandparents’ Day in October. Robert Lyons, father of Lauragene Lyons Katz ’71 and Mary Lyons Samson ’81, and grandfather of Ann Samson ’17 and Cara Samson ’19, spoke about the importance of legacy and

why his daughters, and now granddaughters, attend Sacred Heart Academy. Coffee and refreshments were served as the cast of Singin’ in the Rain entertained our honored guests.

The morning concluded with a beautiful prayer service which celebrated the “strong bonds” between granddaughters and their grandparents. Special thanks to Kathy McDonough McGarry ’77 for sharing her photography talents with us that day.

On the First Friday of Advent, current students celebrate the tradition of legacy with their alumnae mothers and grandmothers.

The annual Legacy Mass is a very special event for families representing the living legacy of the Academy. Guests were greeted by the Greene Street Girls who continue to serve as representatives of the original graduating classes of the 1950s.

Auction 2015 raised nearly $143,000 in support of the Academy. Chaired by parents Jeff and Frances Pellegrino Granquist ’80, over 300 guests had the opportunity to bid

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on hundreds of beautifully donated items.

Guests enjoyed a delightful evening Under the Tuscan Sun due largely to the many parent and alumnae volunteers. Perhaps the most compelling portion of the evening was Hands Up for Heart, an initiative which raised $70,000 for need-based scholarships. Many thanks to the Hands Up Committee, chaired by Robert and Kristin McMahon.

It was a perfect day for golf at the 23rd Annual Sacred Heart Academy Golf Tournament which took place in May at The New Haven Country Club. With the help of our sponsors, donors, and golfers, more than $34,000 was raised to benefit the Golf Tournament Scholarship Fund, enabling young women in need of financial assistance to attend the Academy. The day was “fore” the girls, but was enjoyed by all. Thank you to Sacred Heart fathers David Lamberti and Bill Christie for chairing the tournament and to the many current and former parents and alumnae on the golf committee for making this year’s tournament a huge success.

STRONG BONDS

RED & WHITE LINE Pope Francis declared 2015 The Year of Consecrated Life to celebrate religious life.

Accordingly, in the fall 2014 issue of HEART we included a feature article on three alumnae and their professions of faith. As a follow-up, this Red & White Line listing includes additional alumnae who are living out their call to consecrated life in the Church.

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1957

† Sr. Adrianne DiLonardo, ASCJ, a member of the first graduating class, has been in religious life for 65 years. She is retired and living at Clelian Heights in Greensburg, Pennsylvania.

† Sr. Dominic Joseph Valla, ASCJ entered religious life 58 years ago.

She is stationed at Sacred Heart on the Lake in Higganum and serves as a pastoral associate at St. Patrick Church in East Hampton.

1951

† Sr. Maria Battaglia, ASCJ lives in St. Louis, Missouri, where she is a catechist for The Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Program at Sacred Heart Villa. She has been an Apostle for 64 years.

1953

† Sr. John Catherine Coleman, ASCJ entered the Apostles of the Sacred Heart of Jesus 62 years ago. She is currently involved in special education at Clelian Heights in Greensburg, Pennsylvania, where she assists in the adult center.

1954

† Sr. Ruth Aubrey, ASCJ (formerly Sr. Mark Marie) has been in religious life for 61 years. Currently stationed at Clelian Heights in Greensburg, Pennsylvania, Sr. Ruth works in the Clelian Center Pre-Vocational Workshop. † Sr. Elizabeth Mary Knight, ASCJ entered the Apostles of the Sacred Heart of Jesus 61 years ago. She lives here at Sacred Heart Manor and volunteers at the Clelian Adult Day Care Center.

Barbara Ann DeMusis Trocchio lives in The Villages in Florida. She welcomed her second great-granddaughter in June.

1955

1958

† Sr. Ellen Cronan, ASCJ (formerly Sr. Frederick) entered the Apostles of the Sacred Heart of Jesus 57 years ago. She lives at Immaculate Heart of Mary Convent in North Guilford and is involved in administrative work at Our Lady of Mercy School in Madison. † Sr. Rita Petrarca, ASCJ (formerly Sr. Mary Armand) has been a Sister for 57 years. Sr. Rita serves as archivist for the US Province and lives at the Manor. † Sr. Carolyn Severino, ASCJ has been an Apostle for 57 years. Sister lives at Mount Sacred Heart and ministers at St. Mary Parish in Branford where she is director of adult faith formation.

1959

† Sr. Margaret Ann Calcutta, ASCJ has been in religious life for 56 years. She lives at Queen of Peace Convent in Pensacola, Florida, and serves as director of the Morning Star Program at St. John the Evangelist Catholic School. † Sr. Ritamary Schulz, ASCJ entered religious life 56 years ago.

Sister lives in Greensburg, Pennsylvania where she is special needs administrator at Clelian Heights. Sr. Ritamary also serves as spiritual director at the West Virginia Institute of Spirituality. † Sr. Catherine Sedgeman, ASCJ resides at Elim Park in Cheshire.

† Sr. Elaine Ann Lattanzi, ASCJ has been in religious life for 60 years.

She has dedicated her ministry to the education and formation of young children and is an administrator at Sacred Heart Manor Nursery and Kindergarten.

1956

† Sr. Jacqueline Robillard, DHS (formerly Sr. Margaret Mary of the Sacred Heart) entered the Daughters of the Holy Spirit 59 years ago.

She is currently stationed in Putnam where she is on the leadership team for the USA Province. Sister is also involved in activities in the senior housing complex where she lives, and serves the aged and infirmed.

1961

† Sr. Christine Kiley, ASCJ (formerly Sr. Luke Damien) entered religious life 54 years ago. She lives at Clelian Heights in Greensburg, Pennsylvania, and serves as director of campus ministry at Greensburg Central Catholic High School. † Sr. Judith Musco, ASCJ (formerly Sr. Judith Anne) entered the Apostles of the Sacred Heart of Jesus 54 years ago. She is serving at Sacred Heart Academy for the third time, currently as dean of student activities, new teacher mentor, math teacher, and member of the administrative team.

Sr. Christine and Sr. Judith celebrated their Golden Jubilees in 2014.

† Sr. John Martin Sullivan, ASCJ has been an Apostle for 59 years. She is retired and living at Sacred Heart Manor.

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1966

Josephine Ruggiero, Ph.D. holds professor emerita status at Providence College, having retired more than a year ago. Her online journal, Sociology Between the Gaps, can be viewed at “Digital Commons” at Providence College. She and her husband, Helmut Reinhardt, live in North Providence, Rhode Island.

1962

† Sr. Marialice Ackermann, ASCJ has spent the majority of her 49 years in religious life in educational ministry. She currently serves as residential supervisor at Clelian Heights in Greensburg, Pennsylvania. † Sr. Nancy Strillacci, ASCJ entered religious life 49 years ago. She resides at St. Joseph Convent in Shelton, and is program director for the Diocese of Bridgeport Office of Clergy.

† Sr. Joanna Paolella, ASCJ (formerly Sr. Mary del Val) resides at Sacred Heart Manor where she is an administrative assistant. † Sr. Mary White, ASCJ lives in St. Louis, Missouri, where she is assistant professor for physician assistant education at St. Louis University, Doisy College of Health Sciences.

1963

Joyce Rondino Clark and fellow classmate and long-time friend, Lois Venditto Simpson, recently headed to Spain where they walked 100 km on the Camino de Santiago and enjoyed wonderful weather and breathtaking scenery. † Sr. Shawn Lyons, ASCJ, director of the Pre-Vocational Workshop at Clelian Heights in Greensburg, Pennsylvania, has been an Apostle for 52 years.

1964

Sr. Mary Anne Sharron, ASCJ entered religious life 51 years ago. She is stationed at Sacred Heart Academy for the fourth time, currently teaching theology and assisting in the Office of Alumnae Relations.

1965

† Sr. Anne D’Alessio, ASCJ began her life as an Apostle 50 years ago.

She lives at Mary, Mother of the Church Convent in Hamden, and ministers at St. Rita School as assistant principal and middle school math teacher. † Sr. M. Clare Millea, ASCJ has been a religious for 50 years. Mother Clare resides in Rome and is the superior general for the Apostles of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. † Sr. Mary Jane Paolella, ASCJ (formerly Sr. Philip Anne) entered religious life 50 years ago. She has been teaching at Sacred Heart for 25 consecutive years. Sister resides at Immaculate Heart of Mary Convent in North Guilford. † Sr. Linda Pettinella, ASCJ has been in religious life for 50 years. She lives at Mount Sacred Heart and serves as vice provincial of the U.S. Province. † Sr. Paul Mary of Jesus Wilson, LSP (Little Sister of the Poor) has served her community in Mobile, Alabama, New Orleans, Louisiana, Detroit, Michigan, Baltimore, Maryland, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Washington, D.C., and Toulon, France. Sr. Paul Mary is now stationed in St. Louis, Missouri, and serves as an administrator.

1968

† Sr. Barbara Ann Matazzaro, ASCJ has been a Sister for 47 years.

She currently ministers to the older Sisters, also called the “Apostle Adorers,” here at Sacred Heart Manor.

Nancy Balan Colvin recently retired, after 30 years, from the Department of Epidemiology in the School of Public Health at the University of North Carolina. She now plans to spend as much time as possible with her small grandson, Brayden.

1970

† Sr. Mary Louise Bunnell, ASCJ has been in religious life for 40 years.

She is stationed at Sacred Heart Convent in Bronx, New York, where she administers at the Universal Pre-Kindergarten Program and also teaches religion and music. † Sr. Karen Skurat, ASCJ entered the Apostles of the Sacred Heart of Jesus 46 years ago. She resides at St. Joseph Convent in Shelton and is director of faith formation, youth minister, and pastoral associate at Holy Rosary Parish in Ansonia.

1971

† Sr. Sheila O’Neill, ASCJ, Ph.D. serves as president of Sacred Heart Academy and has been in religious life for 44 years. † Sr. Barbara Thomas, ASCJ, president of Cor Jesu Academy in St. Louis, Missouri, entered the Apostles of the Sacred Heart of Jesus 44 years ago.

1972

† Sr. Mary Grace Giaimo, ASCJ has been an Apostle of the Sacred Heart of Jesus for 35 years. She lives at the Generalate in Rome where she is a member of the General Council and a directress of formation.

1973

† Sr. Jerilyn Hunihan, ASCJ lives at Sacred Heart on the Lake in Higganum. Sister has been an Apostle for 42 years and is currently Catholic chaplain in the Religious Services Unit of the Connecticut Department of Correction in Hartford.

1974

† Sr. Mary Ellen Burns, ASCJ, Esq. has been in religious life 41 years.

She is stationed at Our Lady of Guadalupe Convent, St. Rose Parish

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in New Haven. Sr. Mary Ellen, an attorney, is director of Apostle Immigrant Services, which provides legal services to immigrants and refugees in the greater New Haven area.

1975

† Sr. Ellen O’Connor, ASCJ has been a Sister for 40 years. She is a nationally certified hospital chaplain presently serving at St. Joseph Hospital in Yonkers, New York, and living at Our Lady of Pompeii Convent in Greenwich Village, New York. † Sr. Mary Grace Walsh, ASCJ entered the Apostles of the Sacred Heart of Jesus 40 years ago. Sister will leave her current post as superintendent of schools and secretary of education for the Diocese of Bridgeport in December to become the provost for education, evangelization and catechesis of the Archdiocese of Hartford.

Aimee Bell ’84 (left) recently received the Sanctae Crucis award, the highest honor bestowed by The College of the Holy Cross at a luncheon sponsored by the college for recipients of the award with student leaders from the Incendia Leadership Program.

Pictured here with Aimee are Kaitlin Bevins ’05 (far right), who works as a community development coordinator at Holy Cross, and current Holy Cross student Erin Hillis ’12 (center).

1976

† Sr. Kathleen Mary Coonan, ASCJ, principal of Cor Jesu Academy in St. Louis, Missouri, has been an Apostle for 39 years.

1977

† Sr. Doretta D’Albero, ASCJ entered the Apostles of the Sacred Heart of Jesus 37 years ago. She lives at Mount Sacred Heart and ministers at Apostle Immigrant Services in New Haven as a paralegal and an accredited representative to the Board of Immigration Appeals.

“We did not know we were all Sacred Heart alumnae until we began talking about Connecticut at the luncheon. We even sang the Alma Mater after the lunch,” shared Erin.

† Sr. Mariette Moan, ASCJ has been in religious life for 38 years. Sister serves as director of alumnae relations at Sacred Heart Academy and vicar for religious for the Archdiocese of Hartford.

1980

She is “thrilled to have the opportunity to work with an organization that lives out the corporal works of mercy.” Mary Ellen welcomes alumnae living in the Raleigh area to contact her to offer help with this important work.

† Sr. Lisa Florio, ASCJ entered the Apostles of the Sacred of Heart of Jesus 35 years ago. She currently lives at St. Raphael Convent in Bridgeport and is a middle school science teacher at St. Augustine Academy in that city.

Linda Robillard Murphy has been employed for 11 years at Ellucian where she was recently promoted to senior user liaison.

1981

† Sr. Maureen Flynn, ASCJ, principal of Sacred Heart Academy and treasurer for the Apostles of the Sacred Heart of Jesus U.S. Province, has been an Apostle for 34 years.

1988

Maria Lion DelVecchio and Andrea Dicerbo Girasulo have come full circle. They share an office as math specialists at Bailey Middle School in West Haven. † Sr. Anne Theresa Walsh, ASCJ entered religious life 30 years ago. She serves as Provincial of the U.S. Province of the Apostles of the Sacred Heart of Jesus here at the Provincialate.

1983

Mary Ellen Potash Gustainis was recently named chair of the board of directors for Catholic Charities, Diocese of Raleigh, North Carolina.

Lynette Sember Glynn and her husband, Michael, have moved to Hypoluxo, Florida. Lynette teaches fourth grade at St. Joan of Arc Catholic School in Boca Raton, Florida.

1991

† Sr. Nadine Alexander, ASCJ has been in religious life for 24 years. She currently resides in West Haven and is a pre-k teacher at Assumption School in Ansonia. † Sr. Barbara Zipoli, ASCJ entered the Apostles of the Sacred Heart of Jesus 24 years ago. She lives in St. Louis, Missouri, and is principal of St. Ambrose School.

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1993

† Sr. Luisa Villegas, ASCJ entered religious life 22 years ago. Sister is part of the formation team for the U.S. Province, responsible for the postulants and lives at the Mount.

1994

Amy Kanoff Schumacher and husband, David, proudly announce the arrival of Sloane Katherine, born in August. Big brother, Cam (3), is delighted to have a baby sister!

1997

Mary Connair Farris and husband, Nolan, welcomed their third daughter, Lucy Rose, joining sisters Cecily and Kenley. The Farris family lives in New Canaan.

“I’m so grateful for this aspect of the acute care specialty experience.

Working more than 100 hours with experienced ICU RNs was invaluable. It gave me the opportunity to see what we had studied— EKGs, mechanical ventilation, choosing the right antibiotic therapy for a patient, and more. Having gotten a glimpse of what the nurse does as part of the ICU care team, I feel much more prepared to step into the APRN role.” Laura will complete her program in 2016.

2009

Meredith Kras received a grant to complete research in the field of speech and language pathology and earned a master’s degree from UMASS in May 2015. While in this program, she presented her research in Orlando, Florida, at the American Speech-Language-Hearing National Conference and recently accepted a position with LEARN, a regional education service center.

2004

Clare Reidy is a paralegal at the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Boston, Massachusetts. She joined the Health Care Fraud Unit in summer 2014, responsible for the paralegal work in one of the most complicated and wideranging Department of Justice investigations in the nation. For this work, Clare received an Excellence in Justice Award from U.S. Attorney Carmen Ortiz.

Gina Aflalo Bakalar was recently married and she and her husband, Jason, reside in Waterbury. Gina studied electronic media at Long Island University and is currently promotions coordinator at ESPN.

2005

Aubry Fappiano earned her bachelor’s and master’s degrees at Boston College. She is currently working on an international grant project to help rebuild child protection services in Myanmar.

2007

Marissa Garcia completed her master of science degree in health promotion from UCONN in May. She is working on a meta-analysis on the effect of the Mediterranean diet on metabolic syndrome risk factors.

Laura Marino is enrolled at Yale School of Nursing where she was recently chosen to participate in an immersion experience in intensive care units to develop her skills as a critical care nurse. Laura shared,

2010

MARK YOUR CALENDAR!

2011

UPCOMING ALUMNAE ASSOCIATION EVENTS December 8, 2015 Christmas Stocking Workshop March 19, 2016 Children’s Easter Party June 4, 2016 Reunion Day Alumnae Association Open Meetings

All alumnae are welcome to attend any or all of the Alumnae Association Open Meetings. Meetings are held in the Library, from 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. with refreshments provided. Bring a friend!

December 8, 2015 Christmas theme March 9, 2016 St. Patrick’s Day theme May 10, 2016 Mexican theme

Theresa Aflalo graduated from Seton Hall University and is a registered nurse living and working in southern California. She recently began a Ph.D. program at the University of San Diego, California.

Sydni Camillo is currently pursuing her BA/MA in clinical mental health counseling specializing in holistic studies at Lesley University.

She is in the first year of her clinical internship at an outpatient therapeutic day treatment program, working with adults with substance abuse and personality disorders. Sydni teaches yoga to veterans with PTSD.

2012

Nicole Casasanta was awarded the George Washington University Luther Rice Undergraduate Research Fellowship for her research project entitled, “Genome Editing of Human Pancreatic Cancer using CRISPR/Cas9 Technology.”

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In

Memoriam Sacred Heart Alumnae Mary Donegan Acunto ’56, sister of Ann Donegan Kraemer ’59 and former member of the Advisory Council

Laurena Hillson, mother of Lisa Hillson Salese ’83

Eleanor Coppola ’53

Mary Kelleher, mother of Martha Kelleher Maresca ’78, Ann Kelleher Winch ’81, and Jane Kelleher Corda ’82

Jean Erickson ’56

George Kipphut, father of Christine Kipphut Furstoss ’82

Gloria Carvalho Leahy ’63

Robert Loda, father of Maria Loda Woodward ’86

Pamela Mullins ’75

David McFarland, brother of Regina McFarland Johnson ’77

Nicole Pero ’92

Mariette Moan, mother of Director of Alumnae Relations Sr. Mariette Moan, ASCJ, ’77 and Louise Moan Bouteiller ’80, and 2013 Hearts of the Community Honoree

Barbara Kennedy Shortell ’66, mother of Catherine Shortell Nuzzo ’05 and Meghan Shortell ’06 Tara McGuire Smalley ’75, sister of Dorothy McGuire Donarum ’70 and Denise McGuire Benson ’78

Sacred Heart Family Mary Attianese, mother of Mary Ann Attianese ’60, Joan Attianese ’63, and Barbara Attianese Meyers ’66 Rosemary Bliznick, former faculty member Robert Carbone, husband of Violet Tortora Carbone ’55, father of Robin Carbone Winfield ’80 Trofimena Carlucci, mother of Susan Carlucci Gold ’64 Carmela Celotto, mother of Janet Celotto Ziaks ’80 Louise Conte, mother of Tina Conte Bronson ’88 Carol Crenwick, mother of Danielle Crenwick Warzocha ’97 Richard DeFrancesco, husband of Susan Santarcangelo De Francesco ’67 Michelle DeLauro, mother of Nicole DeLauro ’08 Earle Downey, father of Maureen Downey Wainwright ’87 Louis D’Onofrio, Jr., father of Nancy D’Onofrio ’83 Louis Durocher, husband of Diane LaBagnara Durocher ’54 Edmund Falcigno, husband of Linda Papa Falcigno ’60, father of Regina Falcigno Criscuolo ’85 Donald Fappiano, husband of Sylvia Olivo Fappiano ’53, father of Gail Fappiano Pritchard ‘76, and Carol Fappiano Mann ’80 Richard Foti, father of Kathryn Foti Piccirille ’83 Anthony Gamberdella, father of Breamand Gamberdella ’68 and Maria Gamberdella Salzano ’68 Michael Gaudio, father of Karen Gaudio, M.D., ’68 Lawrence Gensicki, brother of Leslie Gensicki Milia ’89 Grace Gizzi, mother of Marilyn Gizzi Zalewski ’64

George Okoniewski, father of Elyssa Okoniewski ’96 James O’Neill, brother of Sr. Sheila O’Neill, ASCJ, Ph.D., ’71 Joseph Pacelli, Sr., father of Karen Pacelli McCullugh ’82 Giovanni Pascarella, father of Rafaella Pascarella ’05 Walter Pawlak, father of Karol Pawlak Erickson ’83 and Wendi Pawlak Mahan ’75 (dec.)

John Peters, husband of Ann Cretella Peters ’59 Joan Quirk, mother of Deborah Quirk MacDonald ’81 Gerarco Raigaini, father of Tina Raigaini Pace ’01 Michael Redente, brother of Suzanne Redente McNellis ’99 Vitalya “Tally” Sepot, sister of Nicole Letsinger ’07 Donald Siclari, father of Christina Siclari ’04 and Patricia Siclari ’06 Frank Simeone, father of Angela Simeone Gerzabek ’77 Kathleen Smith, stepmother of Director of Campus Ministry Sr. Lany Jo Smith, ASCJ William Stokes, father of Lynne Stokes McGlaun ’83 Robert Sullivan, husband of Susie Lagerstrom Sullivan ’65 Maria Testa, mother of Susan Testa Ide ’69 Monica Thompson, sister of Margaret Thompson ’73, Siobhan Thompson ’79, Julie Thompson Creamer ’84, and Maire Thompson ’85 Evo Tomei, father of Lisa Tomei Wilton ’79 Jeanne Treanor, former faculty member and 2003 Hearts of the Community Honoree Margaret Tyrol, mother of Kathy Tyrol Kingsley ’90 Robert Walsh, husband of Patricia Uva Walsh ’63 Marc Aaron Warzocha, husband of Danielle Crenwick Warzocha ’97 Dan Tervan Watson, Jr., brother of Mary Beth Watson ’94

John Hackett, III, brother of Christina Hackett ’08

The memorial list includes information as of October 2, 2015. Information about deceased persons received after that date will appear in the next issue of HEART. Please contact the Alumnae Office when an immediate family member or a graduate has passed away so that we can express our condolences and remember that person in prayer. ı 61 ı

Reunion 2015

The best part about Reunion is that after 45 years, it’s as though it’s only been 45 days since you last saw your classmates. The connection is still there and as strong as Joyce B. Comer ’70 ever!

Thank you for a most memorable day! It began with anticipation and slight anxiety and ended feeling relaxed, inspired, and very grateful for all my blessings and opportunities, especially for being an Excelsior woman! God bless everyone who helped make this day special!

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Elaine D. Ainsworth ’65

Reunion was fabulous! I have always been a proud alumna and have many beautiful, spiritual memories of chapel and yet the liturgy on this day was unmatched in its poignancy. The love we share, and are able to celebrate, is incredible!

Andrea Laudano ’75

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“The Class of 1995 is still an amazing group of strong,

caring, talented, and unique women…I am so proud to be a member of this class and to call these women my Leslie Torre ’95 friends.”

My daughter, Christina ’05, and I enjoyed seeing our dear friends as well as sharing this momentous occasion with each other. May God continue to bless all of you and Deb Vizziello Federico ’75 Sacred Heart Academy.

SPECIAL CLASSES

Let's Celebrate

Saturday, June 4, 2016 ı 2 p.m.

CLASS OF 1951 I 65 YEARS CLASS OF 1956 I 60 YEARS CLASS OF 1966 I 50 YEARS CLASS OF 1991 I 25 YEARS

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2015 - 2016 Advisory Council Karen S. Harris, CPA, FP – Chair Associate Controller, Treasury & Gift Administration ı Yale University

Mary-Ann P. Haran, Esq., FP Attorney at Law ı Law Office of Mary-Ann P. Haran

Richard J. Iovanne – Vice Chair Market Manager, Senior Vice President ı People’s United Bank

Cynthia Mariani Director of Stewardship/Recording Secretary ı Yale University

James M. Alexander, FP Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Secretary, Retired ı Spinnaker Exploration Company

Robert McMahon, CP Senior Managing Director ı GE Capital Kathleen L. Nastri, Esq., CP, FP Attorney at Law ı Koskoff, Koskoff & Bieder, PC

James E. Bowman, FP Partner ı Bowman, Monaco & Black, PC

Sr. Linda Pettinella, ASCJ, ’65 Vice Provincial and Councilor ı Apostles of the Sacred Heart of Jesus

John F. Buckley, Jr., Esq., FP Attorney at Law ı Buckley & Wynne

Thomas P. Smith, Jr. Chief Insurance Officer ı Knights of Columbus

Tracy Salemme Church ’79 Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer ı Hartford HealthCare

Mallory A. Tarca ’04 SOX Leader ı W.R. Berkley Corporation

MaryGrace N. Santagata Crisci ’88 Major Sales Account Manager ı Altura Communication Solutions Sallie Ann Vece DeMarsilis ’82 Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer ı Movado Group, Inc. Louise Rosarbo Dinsmore ’86 Principal ı Partners in Philanthropy, LLC Anne Fitzpatrick Donahue ’84 Senior Vice President ı U.S. Bank Dolores DeFonzo Ennico ’70 Corporate Vice President of Human Resources ı Olin Corporation Salvatore G. Filardi, CP Vice President, Facilities & Capital Planning ı Quinnipiac University FP ı Former Parent

Earl W. Tucker III, FP Project Manager and Vice President ı Empire Paving, Inc. Mary Lee Weber, FP Director of Business Development ı Cashman & Katz

Sr. Sheila M. O’Neill, ASCJ, Ph.D., ’71 ı President Sr. Maureen P. Flynn, ASCJ, ’81 ı Principal Deborah S. Camner ı Director of Mission Advancement Maria Cammarota ı Business Manager

CP ı Current Parent

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THE SPIRIT OF AMERICA Live and Silent Auction 2016 SATURDAY, APRIL 9

A Patriotic Party with Pizzazz!

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