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Mrs. Williamson began our meeting with a prayer honoring St. Teresa of Jesus, whose Feast Day is Oct. 15. St. Teresa was a Carmelite Nun who founded convents in the 1500s. This prayer was used by students in the ACTS Class for morning prayer. Students in this class write most of their prayers based on formulas given to them by their teacher. The formula includes a Saint for the day and various other requirements.

In her Principal’s report, Mrs. Williamson said the Professional Learning Community (PLC) program continues to move forward with success. The intended outcome is better student achievement as well greater teacher collaboration. The Administration has assisted this effort by giving faculty more time to work on their projects. This includes restructuring faculty meetings after school, providing more time during Department meetings, and setting aside “PLC time” during some school days. During a recent PLC day, seniors attended a special Mass for their class, while freshmen, sophomores and juniors heard a speaker from Mourning Parents ACT (!MPACT), a group devoted to spreading awareness among teens about risky driving and riding behavior, in an effort to avoid tragedies.

Matt Martorelli ’03 has been hired as an Academic Advisor in our Academic Support Program. Mr. Martorelli is working with students to help them set goals, learn organizational skills, and interact with their teachers. Study hall will be mandatory at least once a week.

Renovation of the Advancement and Admissions offices is complete, which will help to ensure better efficiency in both departments. Jane Leary is still looking for phonathon volunteers; if interested, please call her directly.

The Catholic Youth Spectacular was another big success. More than 3,000 students enjoyed the day of fun activities at Quassy Amusement Park on Oct. 14, as well as a special Mass celebrated by Archbishop Mansell.

The Hospitality Committee requested additional volunteers for Open House on Nov. 7. The Entrance Exam was given on Sat., Dec. 1 at 8am. We are asked to help to pass the word of NWC on to other students and families.

The Saturday Night Live committee also requested volunteers. In its 24th year, the event was held on Nov. 17 (see update on page 4).

The remainder of the evening was set aside for a presentation by HealthSouth. Athletic trainers Shaina Krauss and Stacey Ciarleglio, from NWC and Hall High, spoke about sports health and injury care. Northwest Catholic students and parents are encouraged to tap the expertise of Shaina, our in-house Athletic Trainer, at any time. Please call the school office to learn how to contact her directly.

At the Nov. 20 meeting of the Parents’ Club, West Hartford Police Lt. Don Melanson and Bernard Feeney, a U.S. Postal Inspector, gave a very informative presentation about Internet safety to a small group of parents.

Minutes from the October Parents’ Club Meeting

Mark Your Calendars! Next Parents’ Club meeting: Monday, Jan. 22, 2008: Best-selling author Anthony Wolf,

Ph.D. (Get Out of My Life, But First Could You Drive Me and Cheryl to the Mall) will be the very special guest speaker. If you have trouble understanding how teenagers think and act, you won’t want to miss this meeting! (Business portion of the meeting at 7pm; speaker at 7:30pm.) Bring a friend!

Volume XI – Number Three – January 2008Michelle M. Murphy, Director of Communications

Parent Press A Newsletter for Northwest Catholic’s Parent Community

National Honor Society Inducts 62 New Members

In a beautiful candlelit ceremony on Dec. 4, 62 juniors and seniors became the newest members of the Aquinas Chapter of the National Honor Society. Mr. Christopher Garr, chairman of the Social Studies Department, was the guest speaker. Congratulations to Moderator Mrs. Patricia Juda and to all members of the National Honor Society on this tremendous achievement!

Kristen Bachteler William KinleyAngelica Badillo Kristina Krupa*Kathleen Baldassarre Codie LandsmanCatherine Barton* Lindsey LeDuc*Hanna Bertoldi Travis Lynch*Michael Bonfatto Victoria MansolilloNicole Boucher Rebecca MasciocchiKevin Boya Nicole MilewskiEmelie Buell* Sean MurphyMelissa Cartagena* Michael MurraySarah Chambers Cara OleaszIsabel Chavarro Uzoma OrchingwaDiana Chin* Christopher Parmanand*Julie Cleary Kaela PaternosterMatthew Collins Drew PelletierDenis Cronin* Lester PrimusBrooke Denver Abigaile SandsJessica DiFrancesco Emily SchwartzKayleigh Donnelly Chloe ScobeeJames Duncan John ShevchukMadelyn Filomeno Mary SopelakMara Gauger Katherine Spano*Claire Gostyla John SpignesiMaura Graham Kylie SteadmanJoseph Harris Katherine UlrichBrittney Huffman Nina VarneyJames Jordan* Sarah WhiteLissa Joseph* John WhitingCaitlin Kearns Kristen Wieber*Lauren Kent James WilliamsBridget Kiley Elizabeth Winland

*Senior

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Attendance Reminder: Absent Students May NotParticipate in After-School Activities

All students must be in attendance during the school day and attend class in order to be eligible to attend after-school activities. This applies to all practices, rehearsals, set building, meetings, awards presentations etc. Students must report to school by 11 am to be eligible to participate in after-school activities. If a student is too ill to be in school, then the student is too ill to participate in other activities. Please note: Special circumstances (such as funerals and college visits) are usually exempt from this rule, as long as the school is aware of the matter. This makes communication from parents or guardians regarding tardies and absences even more crucial. Please remember to call the school attendance mail box (236-4221, press 1) as soon as you can so we know where the students are.

It’s (Finally) Here!www.northwestcatholic.org

A Christmas gift to the Northwest Catholic community: a new and improved web site

Under the guidance of Finalsite (our new web site company) and Laurie Kramer Murphy ’81 (our very able account manager there), www.northwestcatholic.org was born just a few days before the Christmas break. Switching to this new vendor means that control of the content is in our hands, instead of a third party’s. The result? The web site will now have updated and accurate information and photos, and is intended to serve as a worthy companion to the other chief resource for parents: Edline. Please let us know how you like it! (Contact Michelle Murphy, mmurphy@nwcath.org.)

Northwest Catholic to Host “Relay for Life” in June 2008

We are delighted to announce that the West Hartford “Relay for Life,” supporting the American Cancer Society, will be held this year at Northwest Catholic. Beginning at 4pm on Friday, June 13 and ending at 10am on Saturday, June 14, the Relay is sure to attract hundreds of people from many different fundraising teams who will walk our track to raise money for cancer research. Kaela Paternoster ’09 is the coordinator of the Northwest Catholic team; for more information, contact Kaela at theartful3@yahoo.com, or visit http://main.acsevents.org/rflctwesthartford. Please become part of this great opportunity to display the legendary Northwest Catholic hospitality while supporting an excellent cause at the same time!

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Calling All Frustrated Parents …

Are you appalled by the way your teenagers speak to you – especially becauseyou would never have spoken to your own parents that way?

Are you reassured (but skeptical) when people tell you that your kidsare much more polite outside your home?

Good news!

Best-selling author Anthony Wolf, Ph.D. (Get Out of My Life, But First Could You Drive Me and Cheryl to the Mall?) says that teenagers’ “outside” personality – their more civilized side – is actually a much better indicator of who they will eventually become. But can you survive as a family until then?

Come and hear Tony Wolf share his insights on the mystery of adolescence at the next Parents’ Club meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 22. In addition to explaining that it’s normal for teenagers to develop a temporary allergy to their parents, he’ll also offer some useful (and NOT useful) ways of dealing with today’s teenagers. Admission is free. (The business portion of the meeting will begin at 7pm; Dr. Wolf’s talk will begin at 7:30pm.) Don’t miss it! Bring a friend!

Saturday Night Live a Huge Success!The receipts have been tallied. The bills have been paid. And the profits are incredible! Co-Chairs Carol Ciotto and Gail Riley are delighted to announce that the 24th Annual Saturday Night Live netted a profit of $37,600!! Many, many thanks to all the parents, alumni parents, alums, faculty, and staff who bought tickets, donated items, baked desserts, set up, served, or cleaned up at the big event – as usual, this was a real team effort, and this success is truly the success of all. Mark your calendars: Next year’s Saturday Night Live -- the 25th anniversary edition! -- will be held on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2008. Plans are already in the works to mark this Silver Jubilee in grand style. Stay tuned!

It’s That Time Already: Course Selection for 2008-09Course selection is a very important process; it should be accomplished in consultation with parents, teachers, and guidance counselors. This year, the process will begin on January 23, 2008.

During assemblies that day, guidance counselors will explain the scheduling process, distribute the Program of Studies book and Student Course Request sheets, and remain available for any questions. From Jan. 23-25, students will have teachers recommend and approve their classes by signing their Course Request sheets. Students should take the Program of Studies book home and confer with their parents; over the weekend of Jan. 26-27, they should bring their Course Request sheets home for their parents to sign.

To complete the process, students must enter their course selections for 2008-09 through Edline between Jan. 28 and Feb. 1, 2008. (This process will be explained in school, and directions will be posted on Edline.) Sheets must be returned to homeroom teachers by February 1, 2008.

Counselors and Academic Departments will review selections after the data have been entered. Note: Everyone involved with the course selection process -- students, teachers, and parents -- must sign the Student Course Request sheet.Jan. 23 Assemblies for explanationJan. 23–25 Teachers recommend classes/sign sheetsJan. 26–27 Parents sign sheetsJan. 28-Feb. 1 Students complete selection through EdlineFeb. 1 Signed sheet due to homeroom teacher

It is important for students to consider an entire academic year during the course selection process. The transition from grade to grade involves an increased work load and more difficult concepts. Higher-level classes, honors courses, Advanced Placement work, and leadership roles in the arts and athletics all require more time and effort.

It is important to carefully consider the courses before committing to a schedule for the year. Students may not drop or change a course unless an exceptional situation exists. This status will be determined by the Academic Dean, after consultation with the student’s guidance counselor and teacher. A written note from a parent is also required.

A student who withdraws from a class after 12 class days into a course (yearlong or semester) will receive the grade of “W.” A student who withdraws after completing more than half the course will receive a final grade of “WP” (Withdrawn Passing) or “WF” (Withdrawn Failing). No credit will be given for the course.

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.First-Semester Examinations Begin January 15

Tues., Jan. 15 8:15-9:45 A Period Subject10:00-11:40* B Period Subject

Wed., Jan. 16 8:15-9:45 C Period Subject 10:00-11:40* D Period Subject

Thurs., Jan. 17 8:15-9:45 E or F Period Subject 10:00-11:40* G or H Period Subject

Fri., Jan. 18 8:15–9:45 I Period Subject 10:00-11:40* J Period Subject

*Students are to report to their second period exam room each day at 10 AM. The exam will begin at 10:10 and finish at 11:40.

During exams, students must be in complete uniform. There is no homeroom period; students report directly to their exam rooms. They should remain in the room (even if finished with the exam) until the bell rings for the end of the exam period, or until dismissal is given from the office at the end of the exam period. Students need to report to school only for exam periods. If there is no exam scheduled, there is no need to report to school. Students who may be in the building during a scheduled exam time and do not have an exam must go to the cafeteria or the library and remain there. (Please note that the food service will be available until 10:00 am.) Out of consideration for those taking exams, students may not go to lockers or remain in the corridors during the exam periods. Buses will leave at 12:08 PM. Please remember that exams will not be graded for student whose tuition and fees are not paid.

The Northwest Catholic High School grading system utilizes quarter grades, examination grades, semester averages and final grades. All of these grades will be shown on the report card. Semester averages will include 40% of each of the quarter grades and 20% of the exam grade. Final averages in yearlong courses will be comprised of 20% of each quarter’s grade and 10% of each exam. It is important to be aware of the impact of each marking period and the examination on the semester average.

Kudos to the cast and crew of

The CrucibleWhich played to four sold-out houses in the Mortensen Theater

in early December … an awesome performance!

Mark your calendars now for the spring musical:Anything Goes

Music and Lyrics by Cole PorterApr. 4, 5 & 6 in the Rice Auditorium

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Health Notes from Marilyn Adamo, RN

Now that cold and flu season has arrived, please take a moment to review some policies from the Health Office. State of Connecticut Laws or standing orders from the West Hartford Non-Public School Director, Dr. Neil Stein, dictate most of these policies. Also, please note that good hygiene in the form of frequent hand washing and covering the cough or sneeze are the keys to staying healthy. Adequate sleep, good nutrition and increased fluid intake help as well.

A licensed practitioner must prescribe all medications that a child takes at school, including over-the-counter medications such as cough syrups, allergy pills, etc. The school nurse is not allowed to accept a medication from a parent alone, with the exception of the pink Tylenol/Ibuprofen form that the parent may sign as it is a standing order from Dr. Stein. Tylenol and Ibuprofen are stocked in the Health Office and can be given as long as there is a signed pink form on file from the child’s parent. All prescription medication should be brought to the nurse’s office in the original pharmacy container with a permission form signed by the parent and the practitioner before it can be administered. It will save you time and insure that this regulation is met if you obtain an authorization form from the nurse (one was mailed this summer) and take it with you to the doctor. Your pharmacy will give you an extra container if the medication needs to be taken at school. If a medication is to be given twice a day, please give the first dose before your child leaves for school and the second dose in the evening at home. Likewise if a medication is to be given three times a day, please administer the first dose at home before school; the second dose can be administered when a child arrives home from school, and the third dose administered at home before bedtime.

To ensure the good health of all of our students, please keep students at home for at least 24 hours after illnesses that include vomiting or fever. Students who become ill at school need to be picked up within an hour of when you are notified.

A note from your child’s practitioner is required to excuse or re-admit a student to physical education programs when an injury is involved.

Please advise the nurse of any change in your child’s health, including new diagnoses, medication taken both at home and school, surgeries, fractures, communicable disease or any social or emotional issues. Students can be very sensitive to many life events that occur in families, and, while they are generally pretty resilient, these life events can affect a child’s health and well-being. Confidentiality is always respected but there are times when, with the parents’ permission, it is important to let a few key people know that there is a problem so we can make accommodations for the student.

Marilyn Adamo, the school nurse, is always happy to speak with parents and can be reached at x123.

Please note:Northwest

Catholic usually follows what West Hartford does in terms of schools

closings for weather; however,

sometimes decisions are

made just for NWC depending on

weather

“Weather” or Not …If the weather is severe, listen for a separate announcement for Northwest Catholic on WTIC-AM 1080; WTIC-FM 96.5; WZMX-FM 93.7; WDRC-AM 1360 or WRCH-FM 100.5; or watch Channel 3 or Channel 30 for information on closings and delays. Additionally, notices will be available on the following websites: www.wtic.com; www.965tic.com; www.wrch.com; www.drcfm.com; www.nbc30.com; and www.wfsb.com. Announcements will be updated on our phone system and under the “News” heading on Edline.

Buses will run on early dismissal.Early dismissal time is usually around noon.

Northwest Catholic High School Honor RollFirst Quarter, 2007-08

First Honors

Grade 12Grace AndruszkiewiczGrant ArzumanovNicholas BalkunCatherine BartonCaleb BattersbyNatalie BellSydney BrownFrancis BruskeyMelissa CartagenaDiana ChinDenis CroninBrian Flanagan

Shannon FitzpatrickStephanie FrazaoBrianne GilbertDanielle GilmourRachel GodboutMichael GolicEmma HigginsRebecca HopkinsPatrice HubertJames JordanMary Kate KearneyTaylor Knortz

Kristina KrupaMichael LathropLindsey LeDucTravis LynchDiego MasJulianne McAndrewsKeating McKeonAdam MortillaroJonathan OlszewskiChristopher ParmanandHannah PeltonGregory Peterson

Benjamin PlutaStacie ProvencherGenevieve QuinnKenneth RousseauMeghan SandersCarolyn SpallutoKatherine SpanoAnna SzczubelekKathleen Williamson

Grade 11Kristen BachtelerHanna BertoldiNicole BoucherSarah ChambersIsabel ChavarroJulie ClearyBrooke DenverJessica Di FrancescoRyan Dowd

Madelyn FilomenoMara GaugerMaura GrahamJoseph HarrisBrittney HuffmanJohn HugCaitlin KearnsBridget KileyVictoria Mansolillo

Rebecca MasciocchiNicole MilewskiMichael MurrayKaela PaternosterDrew PelletierLester PrimusEmily SchwartzChloe ScobeeJohn Shevchuk

Na Rae ShinMary SopelakKylie SteadmanMargaret TuiteKatherine UlrichJohn Whiting

Grade 10Joel AdifonElizabeth AndruszkiewiczNicholas CalitriCaileen ChristinaHilary DeesConnor DeneenMichael Deneen, Jr.Erika DuenasMeghan FeeneyColleen FitzgeraldMary Frailey

Michael FreundCaroline GargerFaith GilbertMorgan GreenKathryn HagenNia HarrisJohn HealeyDaniel HuehnerJames ItaliaPatrick KearneyKatherine Krikawa

Nicole LacoutureMerideth LathropMadeleine LivingstonNathaniel Lombard PoirotTimothy LusardiKathleen LynchKelsey MarakovitsJoseph McAndrewsEmily McDonoughMeghan McGuireChelsea Mencio

Emily OlszewskiLuke PeltonEmily PetersAlex PiccianoGrace QuinnWilliam ReedLauren RosanoDevon SoucierJustin StridRyan ThompsonTimothy Waltman

Grade 9Molly BerningScotty BlackburnRachel BourniqueDillon BowenFrancis ButlerKatherine ButlerMatthew CarlsonMara CaseDavid ChenShannon CrawfordJohn FitzpatrickJohn GailorMika Gauger

Tommy GollenbergPatrick GrahamJordan GreenbergSharon GrimshawKevin HancockDanté JeanfelixAbigail JohnsonDaniel KowalczykChristopher KuhlbergRobert KunkelCarolyn KuzminMichael LaffinAlessandra Lamari

Claire LooneyJulia Ann MansolilloDionne MayBrendan McCormickBrian McGoldrickAlexandra McKenzieKatherine MolloyTheodora MuchaThomas NollKathleen O'HaraSung Yun ParkMeghan PetersonMark Powojski

Sarah PurpleRyan RagalisPawel RybkaKathleen SchuppeCara SewardBrynn StoecklinJohn SullivanKelly YorioJack Zangari

Second Honors

Grade 12 7

Carolyn BighinattiEmelie BuellJasmine ClaytonDylan ConnorJessica GioiaJustin Green

Lissa JosephChristopher KevorkianJessica LaneLindsey LaPorteRachael LathropJessica Luby

Ashley MaraGregory MarakovitsCelina MarquisBrandon MarshallBrittany MillikenAlison O’Connor

Nora ReganKatryn SandsmarkLauren SheaLukas WalshKristen WieberBrian Young

Grade 11Kevin BoyaKayleigh DonnellyJames DuncanJanae FrazierBoris Garcia

Claire GostylaRichard Jakiel Jr.Lauren KentCodie LandsmanDaniel Lynch

Margaret MullaneSean MurphyCara OleaszJillian SandsJohn Spignesi

Nina VarneyAndrew VickiJames WilliamsElizabeth Winland

Grade 10Kerri AlexanderChristopher BanvilleAndrew BeauleMary BeckermanJames BenantiMolly BissellThomas BourdonRyan BuckleyMaggie ClapisKatherine Conlin

Bridget DalyAllison DavisBryan DestinSamuel FrascoTaylor Fusco-RuizKaitlyn GiblinNicola GrecoGustav HaflinJulian HarrisEric Kennedy

Katherine KuzoianKeelan LedwidgeBrendan LempKayla MaciejewskiChelsea MorelliJohn MurphyAshley PetersJeanette RamoyaNicole RookChristine Smith

Kelsey SumpleTed TerrionKristin TomaiuoloKelsey VegaMatthew VisintainerLauren WalzMeredith WestSarah Wizner

Grade 9Yessame AlemuCynthia AmbrozejKeith ChapmanDevin DalyJaclyn DiazErin DrusedumJennifer Erickson

Simone Foster-BeyMatthew FoxRyan GilmourStephanie JackieEmily JanuskoMelissa MartucciHaley Massie

Nicholas MelaragnoTravis MinorHannah MollerSean MorrisPatrick NistaKelly O'BrienNicole Poirier

Chris ShererMelissa SoutarAmanda TronchinKathryn Vignati

Honorable MentionGrade 12

Jose AlmedinaTade ArterMichael Bercowetz

Lucius CoulouteChristopher FilomenoStephanie Griebel

Elise HuehnerKeith KwasnikErin Neagle

Meredith ParianoJacob PearsallRyan Vaughn

Grade 11Alyssa GualtieriWilliam Kinley

Uzoma OrchingwaPatty Valentina Pherson

Adam PowojskiAshley Reyes

Hannah RienowSarah White

Grade 10Elizabeth CollierPatrick Dornfried

Sarah MerkelJason Moore

Sean PolleyFanol Prevalla

Spencer Young

Grade 9

Taylor Combs Evan Herron Ashlie McGrath Brandon XingRyan Geelan Lyne-Saddlie Joseph Alix O’ConnellKathleen Grabowski Kimberly Kleszczynski Alexandra RichardsBritney Grant Alexander Lorenzo Olivia SkalskiVictoria Grappone Danielle Martin Patrick Waltman

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Fall 2007 Sports Awards

Football

Varsity

Head Coach: Michael TylerDefensive Coordinator: Mike Lenz Offensive Coordinator: Thanh Truong Trevonne Coleman, Kevin Doyle, Matt Martorelli, Scott Rapport, Sean Ring, Jeffrey SotoRecord: 8-3; Nutmeg Conference Champions! Class S Semifinalist

Seniors: Nicholas Balkun (capt.), Lucius Couloute (capt.), Kevin Eagan (capt.), Christopher Filomeno, Augusto Gautier, Michael Golic, Jr. (capt.), Brendan Jasper, Kevin Leuenberger, Alexander Pryor, Timothy Richardson, Dean Spence, Nathan Tyler (capt.), Ryan Vaughn, Lukas WalshJuniors: Theodore Agnew, Kevin Boya, Cortlandt Carter, Anthony Cicero, Ryan Foster, Jacob Golic, John Heslin, Sean Murphy, John Olson, John SpignesiSophomores: Thomas Bourdon, Nicholas Calitri, Alexander Filomeno, James Hallinan, Alden Jasper, Jordan Lewis, Joseph McAndrews, Clancy Merrill, Griffin Murphy, John Murphy, Gershawn Richam, Justin Strid, Ted Terrion, Lucas Tyler, Timothy WaltmanManager: Nicholas Filomeno

All-Conference: Dean Spence, Mike Golic, Jake Golic, Brendan Jasper, Kevin Eagan, Lucius Couloute, Nathan Tyler, Nick BalkunAll-Academic: Nick Balkun, Mike Golic, Lukas Walsh, Kevin Boya, Sean Murphy, Tom Bourdon, Nick Calitri, Joe McAndrews, Jack Murphy, Justin Strid, Ted Terrion, Tim WaltmanCo-MVPs: Kevin Eagan, Mike Golic Coaches’ Awards: Lucius Couloute, Nathan Tyler

Junior Varsity

Juniors: Kevin Boya, Cortlandt Carter, John Heslin, John Olson, John SpignesiSophomores: Joel Adifon, Nicholas Calitri, Patrick Dornfried, Alexander Filomeno, James Hallinan, John Hayes, John Healey, Alden Jasper, Jordan Lewis, Clancy Merrill, Griffin Murphy, John Murphy, Kevin O’Toole, Fanol Prevalla, Robert Scalise, Ted Terrion, Lucas Tyler, Benjamin Van Schaack, Matthew Visintainer, Timothy WaltmanFreshman: Zachary Zulkiewicz

Freshman

William Battaglia, Matthew Becker, Matthew D’Orsi, John Fitzpatrick, Matthew Fox, John Gailor, Ryan Gilmour, Thomas Gollenberg, Patrick Graham, Timothy Hopkins, Christian Kallfelz, Robert Kunkel, Michael Laffin, Alec Lorenzo, Brian McGoldrick, Matthew Midder, Tony Seldon, Xavier Texidor, Sterling Van Houten, Ryan Veronesi, Patrick Waltman, Zachary Zulkiewicz

Field HockeyVarsity

Coach: Jill MulladyAssistant Coach: Bill MulladyRecord: 10-5-1; Class S First Round

Seniors: Kelsey Cahalan, Katie Curtin, Megan Dees, Anastasia Feola, Brianne Gilbert, Taylor Knortz, Ashley Mara, Alexandria Marandino, Julianne McAndrews, Brittany Milliken, Nora Regan, Dianna Soucier, Kristen WieberJuniors: Brooke Denver, Kayleigh Donnelly, Aly Gualtieri, Laura Hannifan, Catherine Hijeck, Lauren Kent, Cara Oleasz, Hannah Rienow,

Academic All-State: Julianne McAndrewsAll-State: Dianna Soucier All-Academic: Brianne Gilbert, Taylor Knortz, Ashley Mara, Julianne McAndrews, Brittany Milliken, Nora Regan, Kristen Wieber, Kristen Bachteler, Brooke Denver, Kayleigh DonnellyMVP: Dianna SoucierCoaches’ Award: Alexandria Marandino

Junior VarsityJuniors: Kristen Bachteler, Kara Moras, Katy Walsh, Elizabeth WinlandSophomores: Bridget Daly, Hilary Dees, Erika Duenas, Gretchen Kelly, Katherine Krikawa, Katherine Kuzoian, Madeleine Livingston, Gabriella Marandino, Meghan McGuire, Sarah Merkel, Maureen Mitsch, Ally RochaFreshmen: Hilary Baran, Molly Berning, Mara Case, Shannon Crawford, Morgan McKenna, Katherine Molloy, Kathleen O’Hara, Meghan Peterson, Amanda Valley

Boys’ SoccerCoach: Terry PhillipAssistant Coaches: Roger Clapper, Bill DoranRecord: 12-8; Class S Semifinalist

VarsitySeniors: David Backhaus, Barrington Bogle, Jr., Will Dodds, Jon Olszewski, Ted Randazzo, Emmanuel SimpiniJuniors: Omarie Comrie, Boris Garcia, Jakquan Jackson, Richard Jakiel, Andrew VickiSophomores: Zachary Boorman, Patrick Kearney, Alex Picciano, Jack Randazzo, Ryan SiegelFreshman: Michal Kucharz

All-State: Jakquan JacksonAll-Conference: Jakquan Jackson, Will Dodds, Jack RandazzoAll-Academic: Jon Olszewski, Boris Garcia, Andrew Vicki, Pat Kearney, Alex Picciano, Richard Jakiel, Jr.MVP: Will DoddsCoaches’ Award: Jon Olszewski

Junior VarsityJuniors: Brian Pepin, Kevin VictorianoSophomores: Chris Banville, James Italia, Ryan McCue, Ben Paine, James Sands, Anthony Whalen

Freshmen: Dillon Bowen, Jordan Daniel, Kevin Hancock, Darien Marshall, Archie Sullivan

Girls’ SoccerCoach: Todd SadlerAssistant Coach: Chris GarrRecord: 13-6; Class M Quarterfinalist

VarsitySeniors: Kristina Ciotto, Kristina Krupa, Shannon Morales, Elizabeth WhalenJuniors: Shealagh Begley, Megan Drusedum, Caitlin Erickson, Kara Frechette, Melissa Horn, Victoria MansolilloSophomores: Mary Beckerman, Mary Frailey, Chelsea Mencio, Emily Olszewski, Devon SoucierFreshmen: Lauren Backhaus, Regan Bosynak, Elizabeth Olszewski

All-State: Shannon MoralesAll-Conference: Shealagh Begley, Melissa Horn, Shannon Morales All-Academic: Mary Beckerman, , Caitlin Erickson, Mary Frailey, Kristina Krupa, Victoria Mansolillo, Chelsea Mencio, Emily Olszewski, Devon Soucier MVP: Shannon MoralesCoaches’ Award: Kristina Ciotto

Junior VarsitySophomores: Elizabeth Andruszkiewicz, Rosalind Gilbert, Kelsey Marakovits, Grace Quinn, Sarah WiznerFreshmen: Kristina Caruso, Dana Crory, Erin Drusedum, Jennifer Erickson, Antonina Feola, Kathleen Grabowski, Stephanie Jackie, Erin Kelly, Julia Mansolillo, Genna McGowan, Ashlie McGrath

Boys’ Cross CountryHead Coach: Scott FletcherAssistant Coach: Rich LuddyRecord: 7-1; Northwest Conference Champions!

VarsitySeniors: Denis Cronin, Brandon Forrester, Brandon Marshall, Adam Mortillaro, Benjamin Pluta, Kenneth Rousseau, Brian YoungJuniors: Mike Bonfatto, John WhitingSophomores: Connor Deneen, Nico Greco, Eric KennedyManager: Kathleen Williamson

All-State: Adam MortillaroAll-Conference: Adam Mortillaro, Nico Greco, Brandon ForresterAll-Academic: Brandon Marshall, Adam Mortillaro, Ben Pluta, Kenny Rousseau, James Duncan, Michael Murray, John Whiting, Connor Deneen, Nico Greco, Eric Kennedy, Dante Jeanfelix, Brendan McCormick, Nick Melaragno, Pawell Rybka, Denis CroninMVP: Adam MortillaroCoaches’ Award: Ben Pluta

Junior VarsityJuniors: Peter Boin, James Duncan, Garrett Hickey, Mike Murray, Mike RaySophomores: Michael Deneen, Ryan Juliano, Ryan Kirk, John Moore, Spencer Young

Freshmen: Brandon Clark, Ryan Geelan, Dante Jeanfelix, Brendan McCormick, Nicholas Melaragno, Paul Rybka, Brandon Xing

Girls’ Cross CountryHead Coach: Scott FletcherAssistant Coach: Rich LuddyRecord: 5-3

VarsitySeniors: Noelle Bellefleur, Megan Clark, Stephanie Frazao, Rachel Godbout, Ashley Gostyla, Mary Kate Kearney, Genevieve QuinnJuniors: Kylie SteadmanFreshmen: Katie Vignati, Kelly YorioManager: Kathleen Williamson

All-Conference: Mary Kate Kearney, Genevieve QuinnAll-Academic: Stephanie Frazao, Rachel Godbout, Mary Kate Kearney, Genevieve Quinn, Kylie Steadman, Katie Vignati, Kelly YorioMVP: Mary Kate KearneyCoaches’ Award: Genevieve Quinn

Junior VarsityJuniors: Bridget Kiley, Stephanie Papillo, Vanessa WillisSophomores: Caroline Garger, Kelly Gilhooly, Lauren RosanoFreshmen: Mika Gauger, Britney Grant, Jordan Greenberg, Emily Janusko, Allie Lamari, Mae Maglieri, Melissa Martucci

VolleyballHead Coach: Patrick DouglasAssistant Coaches: Lauren Martocci, Mary SwetckyRecord: 11-1; Class S Second Round

VarsitySeniors: Casey Curry (co-capt.), Madeline Deneen, Danielle Gilmour, Audra Wooldridge (co-capt.)Juniors: Jennifer Braun, Maura Eagan, Brittney Huffman, Andrea Jimenez, Caitlin Kearns, Rebecca Masciocchi, Anna Smith, Katie Ulrich, Nina VarneySophomore: Meghan FeeneyManager: Trenton Jackson

All-Conference: Casey CurryMVP: Casey CurryCoaches’ Award: Madeline DeneenAll-Academic: Danielle Gilmour, Brittney Huffman, Caitlin Kearns, Rebecca Masciocchi, Katie Ulrich, Nina Varney, Meghan Feeney

Junior VarsityJunior: Andrea DombekSophomores: Camille Charles, Allison Davis, Morgan Green, Uju Nwankwo, Ashley Peters, Kaitlyn Cannone, Haley HeslinFreshman: Cara Seward

Freshman

Katherine Butler, Audrey Carroll, Jamie Corona, Devin Daly, Carolina Jimenez, Abby Johnson, Dionne May, Hannah Moller, Kelly O’Brien, Brynn Stoecklin, Loren Thompson, Amanda Tronchin

CheerleadingCoach: Christine MichaudAssistant Coach: Tina Flannery

MVP: Ashley ReyesCoaches’ Award: Danielle MartinJuniors: Courtney Carroll (capt.), Ashley Reyes (capt.)Sophomore: Jasmina OutarFreshmen: Shanice Douglas, Victoria Grippone, Danielle Martin, Haley Massie

31st Annual Northwest Catholic Golf Tournament: June 2, 2008

Kick-Off Meeting

Please come for a glass of wine (and a free raffle ticket!)

as we begin planning the tournament

Wed., Jan. 16, 2008, 7:00pmNavin Room

RSVP: Jane Leary (jleary@nwcath.org or 236-4221, x131)

New Northwest Catholic parents are especially welcome!

Save the Date!Alumni Athletic Hall of Fame Dinner

Saturday, March 29, 20086pm Cocktails

7pm Dinner and Induction CeremonyCheck Edline or northwestcatholic.org for nomination form and ticket information

Reminders

Next Parents’ Club Meetings: Tuesday, Jan. 22, @ 7:00pm (business portion), 7:30pm to hear best-selling author Anthony Wolf, Ph.D. Tuesday, Mar. 18, 7:30pm Monday, May 19, 7:30pm

Christmas vacation ……………………………………………………Dec. 24-Jan. 1NO SCHOOL (Staff Development Day) …………………………………...Jan. 14Midterm Exams ……...……………………………………………………..Jan. 15-18Golf Tournament Committee Meeting …………………………………… Jan. 16NO SCHOOL (Martin Luther King Day) ..................................

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