Crusader Alumni Newsletter February 2018 Greetings from Catholic High! Students have finished their Mid-term Exams. You remember those? There is always lots of study and anxiety. I don't miss doing corrections! The Second Semester just begun. This year is almost done. How time flies by! Our sports teams have begun their seasons. The Boys Basketball team is 10-3(overall) enjoying a successful start posting a winning record defeating potential playoff rivals. The Girls Basketball team also has had a good start with 6 wins under their belt. The girls are working hard every day to grow as a team. The Hockey team, a small roster of only 12 boys are staying competitive, getting goals and working hard. Unfortunately with such a small number of players they are having a hard time pulling out a win. They have heart, and their drive speaks volumes of what Crusaders are all about! The Cheerleading Squad will be going to the FCIAC competition this Saturday, February 3 rd in Wilton and to State competition in New Haven on March 3 rd. The girls have been working hard and know they will make us proud. Our Drama Program - include fall play Crusader Players are hard at work rehearsing for the production of Guys & Dolls. There is always much time and preparation for their performances. Mark your calendars and try to get to one! March 9 th, 10 th & 11 th. Click here for more information! There is always so much happening at the school, I could write for days! Overall we have a great group of students and the halls are always buzzing with exciting activities, friendships forming and memories being created. Take a minute every once in a while to think back of some of your memories from your time here. Our Annual Fund campaign is underway. We have already received many gifts from our parents, graduates, staff and friends. The participation of ALL of our graduates is so vital if we are to insure that the students of today receive the same and even better experience that you all remember and cherish. As you may remember last year we had an alumni annual giving participation competition which aligned with March Madness. Last year this competition raised our donor # by almost double, this year we are not only hoping for even more donors while also increasing the dollars $$ raised! More details will be sent in the coming weeks so spread the word to your classmates! *any alumni donation made now or during the month of march will be counted in the contest! It is my hope that each of you consider making a donation today! Click the button to donate!
Please keep Catholic High in your prayers each day. Since the last newsletter several members of our Catholic High Family have passed away Mary Pagano Carpenter 1964 Dana Marie Vigilante Glander 1988 Michaela Novarra Kohn 1963 Deborah Cavanaugh Schaum 1966 Michael Schmittdiel 1966 Ronald Stella 1969 Three of our former members of our staff have also passed on: Mrs. Concepcion De Arango Sr. Dorothy O'Brien, C.N.D. (M. St. Dorothy of Mary) Fr. James McGuire, O.A.R. MAY THEY REST IN PEACE. Please say a prayer for them and their families Also, please join me in praying for several of our graduates who are battling cancer and other serious illnesses. As always, I look forward to seeing graduates and learning what is going on in your lives. Do send me any news of births, marriages, promotions and any information that would be of interest to the members of the Catholic High Family. If you have moved or changed e-mail address, please send me this information so I can update our database. That is our best way to keep you updated on what is happening in OUR school. Until next time, do pray for our school, our administration, our faculty and students. When you receive an appeal for a donation, please send us what you can. Every gift, large or small, is vital in helping to provide our students with the best. Your participation is what really matters. Know that you are in my prayers and that I am grateful to all of you. I have been truly blessed! Mr. B "Once A Crusader, Always a Crusader" Mind ~ Body ~ Spirit Crusader Alumni Tell us your story. I look forward to seeing our graduates and learning what is going on in your lives. Do send me any news of births, marriages, promotions and any news that would be of interest to the members of the Catholic High Family. If you have moved or changed e-mail address, send this information so I can update our database. Send alumni news, updates and pictures to alumni@trinitycatholic.org. This is the best way to keep you updated on what is going on in OUR school Photos should identify yourself by maiden and married names and your year of
graduation. Provide us with a short description of what is captured in the photo. For information on becoming a class agent for your graduation year, please contact me here at school Ernie Bourcier at 203.322.3401 x 306 ebourcier@trinitycatholic.org Alumni News Welcome to the new additions to our Catholic High Family... Romeo Gousse '00- Welcomed his new baby boy. Kate Mercede Mehok '00 - welcomed her second boy Tyler John on December 21st. Nick Verbitsky '87 - Congratulations on the 2018 Academy Award Nomination for Best Documentary Feature for his production of "Abacus:Small Enough to Jail". Click here to read more. Danya Cyboski '02 - VP/Partner at Triton Productions, Danya has been with Triton for the last 8+ years, executing prestigious events worldwide. Continued success to Danya in the future. Jennifer Cingari Christie '04 - Thriving in her position as Communications Manager, ESPN Films and Original Content at ESPN. Continued success! This year marks the 50 th anniversary of the class of 1968 and the 25 th anniversary of the class of 1993. A committee for the 1968 reunion has been formed and as plans are being formalized, I will make sure that everyone is notified. Anyone from the class of 1993 who is interested in helping to organize this special year reunion should contact me so we can begin the process. Save the date for the class of 1963 reunion: October 19, 2018 details to follow. This reunion will be combined with Stamford High School & Rippowam High School. Please contact Rita Rotelli Gerardi at 203-561-9892 The Class of 1978 reunion: contact Scott Sanseverino at scottsanseverino@sbcglobal.net or Eileen McDermott Doering at edoering@optonline.net For information on reunions both past and future click here
Anyone working on reunions for other years and need help? Contact me at ebourcier@trinitycatholic.org. WHAT'S HAPPENING Monday, February 19, 2018 Come out and see this fascinating documentary on the life of a SCHS Class of 1964 Alum
On Monday, January 29, 2018 at our Catholic School Week kick off mass, we welcomed the Nizolek Family and friends to celebrate at mass for Joan Nizolek, mother of Nancy '73, George '75 & Mark '80 "It meant so much to me to see graduates come back to pay their respects to their family members. It reinforces the strength of the Catholic High Family" Mr. B This event honors individuals who in their own special way made a significant impact in the lives of our Catholic High Family. There will be more details on the gala coming soon, so keep checking your emails! Mr. Tracy Nichols, teacher, our former Athletic Director and Baseball coach was inducted into the Connecticut High School Hall of Fame on Thursday, November 16. Tracy is pictured with Ken Kezer, Hall of Fame Committee Chairman, is on his left and Mike Fritch, president of CT High School Coaches Association is his right.
Congratulations, again to Tracy on this honor. STAMFORD CATHOLIC & TRINITY CATHOLIC GRADUATES Have you lost your yearbook? We have some for sale - $30 each, includes shipping Click herefor complete list of what is available Advancement Office - Trinity Catholic High School 926 Newfield Avenue - Stamford CT 06905-203.322.3401 Kim Harris Maloney '85, P'15,'19 - Director of Advancement, kmaloney@ trinitycatholic.org Betsy Mercede '68, P'00,'03 - Advancement Services Manager, bmercede@ trinitycatholic.org Ernie Bourcier - Director of Alumni Relations, ebourcier@ trinitycatholic.org Lisa Latte Brown '74, P'03 - Alumni Relations, lbrown@ trinitycatholic.org