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Mrs. Williamson opened the second Parents Club meeting by leading a recitation of the Hail Mary. In her principal’s report, Mrs. Williamson told us that are 10 seniors (8% of the class) who have reached various levels of National Merit achievement. All students attended the school’s mock Presidential Debate on Oct. 20, which was organized by Mr. Fitzpatrick’s AP Government class. On the spiritual front, Mrs. Williamson announced that the Pro-Life club has been rejuvenated. As part of the nationally celebrated Silent Solidarity Day, 15-20 students will wear a special armband and have pledged their silence tomorrow during school. The Youth Spectacular at Holiday Hill in Cheshire was another successful event. Participants heard various speakers and participated in outdoor Stations of the Cross and Mass celebrated by Archbishop Mansell. Next year’s event will be at the Rock Cats Stadium in New Britain. Extracurricular activities are in full swing. The Fall One-Act Play was very well done, and was performed twice this year – a first. The fall play, Agatha Christie’s “Murder on the Nile,” will be performed on Dec. 5, 6 & 7. The Student Council is sponsoring an extra blood drive this year for the American Red Cross on Nov. 12. Other clubs and activities include the Art Club, the newspaper, the yearbook, The Writer, etc. Fall sports are winding down. Mrs. Williamson said she and the coaches have noticed a strong chemistry within each team this fall. Athletes are making an extra effort to work well together. Mrs. Williamson also mentioned a benefit being held Nov. 16 in honor of Michael McNamara ‘04, who was recently diagnosed with brain cancer. On Oct. 29, the Community of Concern will host Liz Jorgensen at Hall High at 7pm. Her topic: “Delay Your Gray: How to Keep Your Teenager Safe and Yourself Sane.” Another event, “Our Kids on the Internet,” sponsored by the town of West Hartford, will be held on 10/21 at 6pm in the town auditorium. Mrs. Williamson urges those who use Comcast phone service to contact Katie Rose in her office regarding School Reach, the school’s new automated phone message service. There have been problems with Comcast users getting the messages, so the office needs another contact number. Saturday Night Live tickets have been mailed to parents ($20/person in advance and $25 at the door). There are still many volunteer opportunities at this great evening of entertainment and fun. In addition to many of the traditional favorites, there are several new additions to the evening: the Bistro Café, the Jazz Club, Studio 29, and a comedic hypnotist. Please contact Gail Riley or Carol Ciotto if you can help. The Hospitality Committee needs 5-6 volunteers to help at Open House on 11/13. Volunteers will sign in prospective families and hand out goody bags. Interested? Please contact Cindy Gworek. Cindy is also looking for volunteers for the Teacher Appreciation lunch in January. Our guest speaker for the evening financial advisor Charles Wareham, speaking on “How to Pay for College.”

Minutes from the October Parents’ Club Meeting

Mark Your Calendars – New and Exciting Topics for Parents’ Club Meetings!

• Next Parents’ Club meeting: Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2009, 7pm: Deacon Arthur Miller, Director of the Archdiocesan Office for Black Catholic Ministries, will preview the presentation he’ll give to NWC students during Black History Month. He’ll also offer tips on parenting in the 21st century. You won’t want to miss this incredibly dynamic speaker!

• March meeting: THURSDAY, Mar. 19, 7pm: “How to Help Your Teen Find a Career”

Volume XI – Number Three – January 2009 Michelle M. Murphy, Director of Communications

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National Honor Society Inducts 70 New Members

In a beautiful candlelit ceremony on Dec. 18, which featured Athletic Director Joshua Reese ’95 as the guest speaker, 70 juniors and seniors became the newest members of the Aquinas Chapter of the National Honor

Society. Congratulations to moderator Mrs. Patricia Juda and to all NHS members on this tremendous achievement!

Joel Adifon Kerri Alexander

Elizabeth Andruszkiewicz Andrew Beaule

Mary Beckerman James Benanti

Nicholas Calitri Caileen Christina Katherine Conlin

Alexis Dahlem Bridget Daly Hilary Dees

Connor Deneen Michael Deneen, Jr.

* Ryan Dowd Meghan Feeney

Colleen Fitzgerald Mary Frailey

Samuel Frasco * Janae Frazier

Michael Freund Caroline Garger Kaitlyn Giblin Faith Gilbert Nicola Greco

Morgan Green Kathryn Hagen

Julian Harris Nia Harris

John Healey Daniel Huehner

James Italia * Richard Jakiel Jr.

* Ann Ragan Kearns Eric Kennedy

Katherine Krikawa Katherine Kuzoian Nicole Lacouture Merideth Lathrop

Brendan Lemp Madeleine Livingston

Nathaniel Lombard Poirot Kathleen Lynch

Kelsey Marakovits Joseph McAndrews Emily McDonough Meghan McGuire Chelsea Mencio

* Gladys Miranda Chelsea Morelli John Murphy Luke Pelton Emily Peters Alex Picciano Grace Quinn William Reed

Lauren Rosano * Na Rae Shin Devon Soucier

Justin Strid Kelsey Sumple

Ted Terrion Ryan Thompson

Kristin Tomaiuolo * Margaret Tuite * Andrew Vicki

Matthew Visintainer Timothy Waltman

Lauren Walz Sarah Wizner

* Denotes senior.

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Attendance Reminder: Absent Students May Not Participate in After-School Activities

All students must be in school 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.

Calendar Note: New Date for Final Schoolwide Dance The last schoolwide dance of the year will be held on Thursday, March 5, from 8-11pm. This is a new date; the dance was previously scheduled for March 12.

Tuition Assistance Reminder NWC students who receive need-based financial assistance must reapply for aid each year in order to have the funds renewed. The necessary form from the Private School Aid Service (PSAS) becomes available Jan. 2. Parents should complete the form (available at www.psas.org, on Edline, or in the school office) and submit it by Feb. 9, 2009. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered. Questions? Contact Nancy Bannon, Director of Admissions: 236-4221, x124 or nbannon@nwcath.org.

Help Wanted: Volunteers for Teacher Appreciation Luncheon Cindy Gworek, chairman of the Parents’ Club Hospitality Committee, is looking for volunteers to assist with the Teacher Appreciation Luncheon on Jan. 28, 2009. She needs help with setting up, cleaning up, and donating desserts. Interested? Please contact Cindy at Gworek@sbcglobal.net.

“Relay for Life” to Return to Northwest Catholic in June 2009 West Hartford’s “Relay for Life,” supporting the American Cancer Society, will be held again this year at Northwest Catholic. Beginning at 4pm on June 26 and ending at 10am on June 27, 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 coordinating the Northwest Catholic team; for more information, contact Kaela at theartful3@yahoo.com. Please become part of this great opportunity to display the legendary Northwest Catholic hospitality while supporting an excellent cause at the same time!

The 25th Annual Saturday Night Live a Huge Success! The halls of Northwest Catholic were sparkling on Saturday, Nov. 22, for the 25th annual Saturday Night Live – and it seemed that the cash boxes were sparkling too! Although all the bills have not yet been tallied, indications are that this was another fantastic money-maker – particularly impressive in light of the struggling economy. Co-chairs Carol Ciotto and Gail Riley express 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. Mark your calendars: Next year’s Saturday Night Live will be held on Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009.

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Kudos to the cast and crew of the fall play:

Agatha Christie’s

Murder on the Nile

Mark your calendars now for the spring musical:

Godspell Music and Lyrics by Stephen Schwartz and John-Michael Tebelak

Apr. 3, 4 & 5 in the Rice Auditorium

It’s That Time Already: Course Selection for 2009-10

Course selection for current students for the 2009-10 school year begins on January 28, 2009. During assemblies, guidance counselors will explain the scheduling process, and the Program of Studies book and Student Course Request sheets will be distributed. Counselors are available for any questions. From January 28-30, 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 January 31 and February 1, 2009, students will bring the Course Request sheets home to be signed by their parents. Students must enter their course selections for 2009-10 through Edline from February 1-5. (The process will be explained in school and directions posted on Edline.) Sheets must be returned to homeroom teachers by February 5. Counselors and Academic Departments will review selections after the data have been entered. Note: All who are involved in the process -- students, teachers, and parents -- must sign the Student Course Request sheet. January 28 Assemblies for explanation January 28–30 Teachers recommend classes / sign sheets January 31–Feb 1 Parents sign sheets February 2-5 Students complete selection through Edline February 5 Signed sheet due to homeroom teacher It is important for all students to consider an entire academic year during the course selection process. For ninth graders, the transition to high school involves a larger environment, more complex concepts, and more homework. Students who are involved in extracurricular activities also have a greater time commitment than they did in middle school. For current students, the transition from grade to grade also involves an increased work load and more difficult concepts. Again it is important to consider an entire academic and extracurricular year. 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 10 class days into a course (year long or semester) will receive the grade of “W.” If a student withdraws from a course after completing more than half the course, the student will receive a final grade of “F.” Both Fs and Ws result in no credit given.

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Use the information in The Program of Studies to plan carefully, listen to the advice of teachers and counselors, and select an academic program that will allow you to grow intellectually and achieve your academic goals.

First-Semester Examinations Begin January 20 Tuesday, Jan. 20 8:15 -9:45 A Period Subject 10:00 -11:40* B Period Subject Wednesday, Jan. 21 8:15 -9:45 C Period Subject 10:00-11:40* D Period Subject Thursday, Jan. 22 8:15 -9:45 E or F Period Subject 10:00-11:40 G or H Period Subject Friday, Jan. 23 8:15–9:45 I Period Subject 10:00-11:40 J Period Subject

12:00-1:30 Make-up exams. Students must present a note indicating there was illness, or a fee of $25.00 will be charged. Please report to the office.

*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. Buses will leave at 12:08 PM. PLEASE NOTE: 1. There is NO HOMEROOM PERIOD. Report to the examination room. 2. School Dress Code must be followed in each and every exam period. 3. Students need to report to school only for exam periods. If there is no exam scheduled, there is no need

to report to school. 4. Students who may be in the building during a scheduled exam time and do not have an exam must go

to the cafeteria or library and remain there. (Please note that the food service will be available until 10:00 a.m.). Out of consideration for those taking exams, students may not go to lockers or remain in the corridors during the exam periods.

5. Students are to 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. 6. Exams will not be graded for students whose tuition and fees are not paid.

No credit will be received for the First Semester until tuition and fees are paid and exams are graded.

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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 and staff, please keep students at home for at least 24 hours after illnesses that include vomiting or fever. A student can always make up a test or quiz, so please be considerate. 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 do not hesitate to call if you have any questions. Happy and Healthy New Year to all!

Please note:

Northwest Catholic usually follows what West Hartford does in

terms of school closings for weather; however, sometimes decisions

are made just for NWC depending on weather

conditions in the greater Hartford area.

“Weather” or Not … In the event of bad weather overnight, check the school web site (www.northwestcatholic.org) for an alert box on the home page indicating whether school will open late or not at all. You may also 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. Notices will also be posted on www.wtic.com; www.965tic.com; www.wrch.com; www.drcfm.com; www.nbc30.com; and www.wfsb.com. And, there will be a message on the school’s answering machine. We will NOT use the new SchoolReach phone message system if school is delayed or closed; that communication mode will be used only for early dismissals. Early dismissal time is usually around noon, and buses will run on early dismissal.

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First-Quarter Honor Roll, 2008-09 First Honors

Grade 12 Kristen Bachteler Hanna Bertoldi Michael Bonfatto Nicole Boucher Sarah Chambers Brooke Denver Jessica Di Francesco Ryan Dowd Madelyn Filomeno Mara Gauger

Sarah Geissler Claire Gostyla Maura Graham Joseph Harris John Hug Caitlin Kearns Codie Landsman Caroline Leuenberger Nicole Milewski Kara Moras

Sean Murphy Michael Murray Uzoma Orchingwa Kaela Paternoster Lester Primus Ashley Reyes Hannah Rienow Abigaile Sands Emily Schwartz Chloe Scobee

Na Rae Shin Mary Sopelak Kylie Steadman Brianna Tomazic Margaret Tuite Nina Varney AndrewVicki John Whiting Vanessa Willis

Grade 11 Joel Adifon Elizabeth Andruszkiewicz James Benanti Nicholas Calitri Yun Jei Cho Caileen Christina Maggie Clapis Alexis Dahlem Bridget Daly Connor Deneen

Michael Deneen, Jr. Mary Frailey Michael Freund Caroline Garger Kaitlyn Giblin Faith Gilbert Morgan Green Kathryn Hagen Nia Harris John Healey

Daniel Huehner James Italia Ameet Katkar Katherine Krikawa Nicole Lacouture Merideth Lathrop Madeleine Livingston Nathaniel Lombard Poirot Kayla Maciejewski Kelsey Marakovits

Emily McDonough Meghan McGuire Luke Pelton Emily Peters Alex Picciano William Reed Lauren Rosano Devon Soucier Ryan Thompson

Grade 10

Molly Berning Rachel Bournique Dillon Bowen Francis Butler Katherine Butler Matthew Carlson Mara Case David Chen Shannon Crawford Erin Drusedum John Fitzpatrick

John Gailor Mika Gauger Ryan Gilmour Tommy Gollenberg Sharon Grimshaw Emily Janusko Danté Jeanfelix Daniel Kowalczyk Christopher Kuhlberg Robert Kunkel Michael Laffin

Alessandra Lamari Claire Looney Melissa Martucci Haley Massie Dionne May Alexandra McKenzie Sean Morris Theodora Mucha Thomas Noll Kathleen O'Hara Sung Yun Park

Mark Powojski Sarah Purple Ryan Ragalis Pawel Rybka Kathleen Schuppe Cara Seward Chris Sherer Brynn Stoecklin John Sullivan Amanda Tronchin Kelly Yorio

Grade 9Elizabeth Allen Loren Baczewski Megan Baker Kathryn Beaule Haleigh Beckerman Gina Bettencourt Cathleen Collins Kathleen Connelly Mary Deneen Allison Denton Emily Desmarais

Angela Di Francesco Erin Dowd Jack Ferrell Jeremy Figueroa Christopher Freund Christianna Gilbert Grace Hallinan Agata Harabasz Emily Kapral Logan Lawson Cara Ledwidge

Brian McGowan Nathan McKenzie Alexander Mortillaro Emma Kate Mortillaro Mark Mossberg Brian Poirier Matthew Pranaitis Colleen Riley Samantha Russo Olivia Rustic Katherine Schwartz

Taylor Selig Hannah Shea Caitlin Spalluto Andrew Stephens Ryan Strid Kathleen Tanguay Michael Varney Tanner Vaughn Sarah Visintainer

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Second Honors

Grade 12 Jennifer Bonee Kevin Boya Jennifer Braun Joshua Chacon Julie Cleary Matthew Collins Michael Conway Kayleigh Donnelly Maura Eagan

Janae Frazier Boris Garcia Alyssa Gualtieri Brittney Huffman Richard Jakiel Jr. Ann Ragan Kearns Lauren Kent Bridget Kiley

Gregory Lake Stephen Lenczewski Victoria Mansolillo Rebecca Masciocchi Cara Oleasz Stephanie Papillo Drew Pelletier Adam Powojski

Michael Ray Jillian Sands John Shevchuk Katherine Ulrich Kathryn Walsh Sarah White James Williams Elizabeth Winland

Grade 11 Kerri Alexander Andrew Beaule Mary Beckerman Camille Charles Elizabeth Collier Hilary Dees Patrick Dornfried Erika Duenas Meghan Feeney Colleen Fitzgerald

Samuel Frasco Taylor Fusco-Ruiz Nicola Greco Julian Harris Ryan Juliano Eric Kennedy Katherine Kuzoian Brendan Lemp Jordan Lewis Kathleen Lynch

John Moore Chelsea Morelli Kevin O'Toole Grace Quinn Nicole Rook Ryan Siegel Katherine Sitaro Justin Strid Kelsey Sumple Ted Terrion

Kristin Tomaiuolo Kelsey Vega Matthew Visintainer Timothy Waltman Lauren Walz Sarah Wizner

Grade 10 Cynthia Ambrozej Michael Budarz Devin Daly Jaclyn Diaz Simone Foster-Bey Ryan Geelan Patrick Graham

Jordan Greenberg Evan Herron Zachary Hunter Stephanie Jackie Abigail Johnson Carolyn Kuzmin Julia Mansolillo

Danielle Martin Brendan McCormick Brian McGoldrick Nichola Melaragno Katherine Molloy Patrick Nista Jeannine Nocera

Meghan Peterson Olivia Skalski Melissa Soutar Kathryn Vignati Brandon Xing Jack Zangari

Grade 9 Angela Aisevbonaye Rachel Barrachina Stephanie Boccuzzi Brian Butler Tyler Calitri Caroline Carew Caroline Davenport Melissa Donnelly Brennan Graham

Matthew Greenwood Conor Hardy Alexis Harris Wesley Hopkins Samuel Hug Nicholas Italia Stephanie Koldras Ryan Kosha Stephen Kozak

Christopher Laffin Ariane Leuenberger Zachary Lewis Kaitlyn Love Kathleen McCormack E. Merritt McDonough Lance Morgan Christian Murphy Jennifer Nuhfer

Daniel Piette Ronald Poole Kristen Reilly Cassie Rocha Jessie Rocha Maebh Sheelan Cara Watts

Honorable Mention

Grade 12Catherine Hijeck Nathan Hunter

Christina LaPorte Brittaney Thomas

Craig Watts

Grade 11 Thomas Bourdon John Hayes, III

Chelsea Mencio Jason Moore

John Murphy George Platsis

Meredith West Spencer Young

Grade 10 Hillary Baran Sabrina Gomez Darci Hughes

Lyne-Saddlie Joseph Christian Kallfelz Kimberly Kleszczynski

Alexander Lorenzo Nicole Poirier Amy West

Grade 9 MarcusAndersen-Pena Yannick Chevannes Cory Christina Madeline Domingo

Daniel Errico Madeleine Gauthier Sydney Golic Meghan Grabowski

Krystin Lilly Catherine Marshall Thomas Murphy Leanne Oleasz

Sean Patel Sebastian Skarba Adrianna Soldevila Christopher Volg

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Fall 2008 Sports Awards

Football Head Coach: Mike Tyler Assistants: Thanh Truong, Mike Lenz, Matt Martorelli, Jeff Soto, Scott Rapport, Sean Ring, Matt Restivo Record: 8-2 Nutmeg Conference Champions Varsity Seniors: Theo Agnew (Capt), Kevin Boya , Tony Cicero (Capt), Ryan Foster, Jake Golic (Capt), Sean Murphy (Capt) Juniors: Nick Calitri, Alexander Filomeno, James Hallinan, Jack Hayes, John Healey, John Murphy, Kevin O’Toole, Gershawn Richam-Odoi, Justin Strid, Ted Terrion, Lucas Tyler, Ben Van Schaack, Timothy Waltman Sophomores: Zack Zulkiewicz Freshman: Maleek Riley All-State: Theo Agnew, Jake Golic, Justin Strid All-Conference: Theo Agnew, Kevin Boya, Justin Strid, Gershawn Richam-Odoi, Jack Hayes, Tony Cicero, Jake Golic, Sean Murphy All-Academic: Kevin Boya, Nick Calitri, John Healey, Sean Murphy, Kevin O’Toole, Justin Strid, Ted Terrion, Tim Waltman MVP: Theo Agnew Coaches Award: Tony Cicero

Junior Varsity

Juniors: Jei Cho, Trenton Jackson, Christopher Knight, John Moore, Jason Moore, Matthew Visintainer Sophomores: Matthew Becker, Matthew D’Orsi, John Gailor, Ryan Gilmour, Patrick Graham, Christian Kallfelz, Robert Kunkel, Alexander Lorenzo, Brian McGoldrick, Xavier Texidor, Ryan Veronesi Freshmen: David Blackwell, Tyler Calitri, Anthony Carter, Daniel Errico, Christian Farrell, Tyler Huffman, Jalen Lollar, Kewayne Thomas, Aaron Wilson

Freshman

Marcus Anderson-Pena, Joseph Anquillare, Nicholas Armetta, Lucien Cance, Brian Farley, Jared Fraioli, Henry Hayes, Cedric Henderson, Wesley Hopkins, Trevor Lathrop, Dillon Meehan, Josiah Morgan, Thomas Murphy, Sean Patel, Collin Paternoster, Daniel Piette, Ronald Poole, Brandon Ralph, Jessica Tyler, Michael Varney, Tanner Vaughn, Christopher Volg

Field Hockey Head Coach: Sue Feola Assistant: Alyssa Feola Record: 8-8 (CIAC Class S State Tournament – 1st Round)

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Varsity Seniors: Brooke Denver (Capt), Alyssa Gualtieri (Capt), Laura Hannifan, Catherine Hijeck, Lauren Kent, Cara Oleasz, Hannah Rienow, Kristin Vallen, Katy Walsh, Lizzie Winland Juniors: Erika Duenas, Kelsey Foto, Katie Kuzoian, Gabriella Marandino, Meghan McGuire, Moe Mitsch, Kate Sullivan Sophomores: Kathleen O’Hara, Molly Berning Freshmen: Kathleen McCormack, Cathleen Collins All-State: Alyssa Gualtieri Academic All-State: Lauren Kent All-Academic: Molly Berning, Cathleen Collins, Brooke Denver, Ali Gualtieri , Lauren Kent, Katherine Kuzoian, Kathleen McCormack, Cara Oleasz, Kathleen O’Hara, Meghan McGuire, Lizzy Winland, Hannah Rienow, KathrynWalsh MVP: Alyssa Gualtieri Coaches Award: Lauren Kent

Junior Varsity

Juniors: Gretchen Kelly, Caileen Christina, Hilary Dees Sophomores: Emily Janusko, Mara Case, Shannon Crawford, Hillary Baran Freshmen: Kerry Kearney, Kayla Kilgore, Leanne Oleasz, Cara Watts

Boys’ Soccer

Head Coach: Terry Phillip Assistants: Terry Phillip Jr., Bill Doran, Roger Clapper Record: 6-10 Varsity Seniors: Omari Comrie (Capt), Boris Garcia (Capt), Andrew Vicki, Richard Jakiel Juniors: Patrick Kearney (Capt), Ryan Siegel (Capt), Alex Picciano, James Italia, Zack Boorman, Tony Whalen, Joe McAndrews Sophomores: Louis Clayton, Michal Kucharz, Jordan Daniel Freshmen: Nick Italia, Jack Ferrell, Cory Christina, Alex Mortillaro All-Conference: Ryan Siegel, Patrick Kearney, Omari Comrie Honorable Mention: Boris Garcia All-Academic: Jack Ferrell, Boris Garcia, Nick Italia, James Italia, Richard Jakiel Jr., Alexander Mortillaro, Alex Picciano, Ryan Siegel, Andrew Vicki MVP: Ryan Siegel Coaches Award: Zack Boorman

Junior Varsity

Juniors: Ryan McCue, Ben Paine, Connor Deneen, James Sands, Chris Banville Sophomores: Luis Rosado, Tim Hopkins, Darien Marshall Freshmen: Robert Donohue, AJ Massaro, Chris Laffin, Stephen Kozak, Brian Butler, Merritt McDonough, Alexx Dennis

Girls’ Soccer

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Head Coach: Todd Sadler Assistants: Mike Cunningham, Keelan Wentworth, Roger Clapper Record: 8-7-1 (CIAC Class M State Tournament – 1st Round) Varsity Seniors: Shealagh Begley (Capt), Megan Drusedum, Caitlin Erickson, Melissa Horn (Capt), Tory Mansolillo Juniors: Mary Beckerman, Mary Frailey, Alex Iovine, Chelsea Mencio, Emily Olszewski, Gracie Quinn, Devon Soucier Sophomores: Lauren Backhaus, Julia Mansolillo, Elizabeth Olszewski Freshmen: Maddie Domingo, Lindsay Koss, Morgan Mencio, Rebecca Sierejko All-State: Shealagh Begley All-Conference: Shealagh Begley – 1st Team, Melissa Horn – 2nd Team, Alex Iovine – 2nd Team, Devon Soucier – 2nd Team

All-Academic: Mary Frailey, Mary Beckerman, Julia Mansolillo, Victoria Mansolillo, Devon Soucier MVP: Shealagh Begley Coaches Award: Victoria Mansolillo

Junior Varsity Sophomores: Dana Crory, Jennifer Erickson, Antonina Feola, Kathleen Grabowski Freshmen: Megan Auletta, Megan Baker, Bridget Begley, Stephanie Bocuzzi, Caroline Carew, Rachel Duncan, Meghan Grabowski, Jasmine Green, Caitlin Kiley, Stephanie Koldras, Ariane Leuenberger, Emma Kate Mortillaro, Amanda Myers, Samantha Myers, Kristen Reilly, Colleen Riley, Olivia Rustic, Sarah Visintainer

Boys’ Cross Country Head Coach: Scott Fletcher Assistants: Rich Luddy Record: 4-3 Overall; 4-3 Conference Varsity Seniors: Peter Boin, Michael Bonfatto (Capt), Michael Ray, Will Thompson, John Whiting (Capt) Junior: Michael Deneen, Nico Greco, Dan Huehner, Eric Kennedy, Luke Pelton Sophomores: Ryan Geelan Freshmen: Jack Peterson, Brian Poirier All-State: Nico Greco All-Conference: Nico Greco, Eric Kennedy All-Academic: Michael Bonfatto, Michael Ray, John Whiting, Michael Deneen, Nico Greco, Daniel Huehner, Eric Kennedy, Luke Pelton, Ryan Geelan, Brian Poirier MVP: John Whiting Coaches Award: Nico Greco

Junior Varsity

Juniors: Gus Haflin, Ryan Juliano, Ryan Kirk, Spencer Young

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Sophomores: Mike Budarz, Tom Gollenberg, Dante Jeanfelix, Conor McDonnell, Brendan McCormick, Nick Melaragno, Brandon Xing Freshmen: Yannick Chevannes, Larry Grijalva, Elijah Hilliman, Ryan Kosha, Nate McKenzie, Christian Murphy, Mike Wine

Girls’ Cross Country Head Coach: Scott Fletcher Assistants: Rich Luddy Record: 2-5 Overall; 2-5 Conference Varsity Seniors: Kayleigh Donnelly, Bridget Kiley (Capt), Codie Landsman, Kylie Steadman (Capt) Juniors: Caroline Garger, Christine Smith Sophomores: Katie Vignati, Kelly Yorio Freshmen: Kathleen Connelly, Alli Denton, Katherine Schwartz All-Academic: Kayleigh Donnelly, Bridget Kiley, Codie Landsman, Kylie Steadman, Caroline Garger, Katie Vignati, Kelly Yorio, Kathleen Connelly, Alli Denton, Katherine Schwartz MVP: Kylie Steadman Coaches Award: Kelly Yorio

Junior Varsity

Juniors: Carrie Fritter, Sarah Wizner Sophomores: Allie Lamari, Rosa Park, Meg Peterson Freshmen: Melissa Donnelly, Pauline Koniecko, Hannah Scobee

Managers

Senior: Stephanie Papillo Junior: Lauren Rosano Sophomores: Jeannine Nocera, Jordan Greenberg

Volleyball Head Coach: Pat Douglas Assistants: Mary Swetcky, Jennifer Vasquez Managers: Gina Bettencourt, Carolina Jimenez Record: 8-11 overall, 7-7 Northwest Conference (2008 Northwest Conference Tournament Semifinals) New School Record: Caitlin Kearns: All-Time Leader for Digs in a Career (873 digs) Varsity Seniors: Jenn Braun, Maura Eagan (Capt), Andrea Jimenez, Caitlin Kearns (Capt), Rebecca Masciocchi, Anna Smith, Katie Ulrich, Nina Varney Juniors: Kaitlyn Cannone, Camille Charles, Meghan Feeney, Uju Nwankwo All-State: Caitlin Kearns – 2nd Team All-Conference: Caitlin Kearns All-Academic: Jenn Braun, Camille Charles, Maura Eagan, Meghan Feeney, Caitlin Kearns, Rebecca Masciocchi, Katie Ulrich, Nina Varney MVP: Caitlin Kearns Coaches Award: Maura Eagan

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Junior Varsity

Juniors: Morgan Green, Haley Heslin Sophomores: Katherine Butler, Audrey Carroll, Shanice Douglas, Abby Johnson, Dionne May, Cara Seward, Brynn Stoecklin Freshmen: Mary Deneen, Taylor Selig, Hannah Shea, Katie Beaule

Freshman Maggie Gauthier, Grace Hallinan, Agata Harabasz, Emily Kapral, Logan Lawson, Krystin Lilly, Catherine Marshall, Katie Tanguay, Rachel Barrachina, Mariamma Chaluparambil, Caroline Davenport

Cheerleading Head Coach: Christine Michaud Assistant: Tiny Flannery Varsity Seniors: Courtney Carroll (Capt), Ashley Reyes (Capt) Juniors: Allison Davis, Chelsea Morelli Sophomores: Taylor Combs, Britney Grant, Danielle Martin, Haley Massie Freshmen: Adrianna Soldevila, Katherine Velazquez All-Academic: Danielle Martin, Haley Massie, Chelsea Morelli, Ashley Reyes MVP: Courtney Carroll Coaches Award: Katherine Velazquez

32nd Annual Northwest Catholic Golf Tournament: June 1, 2009 Kick-Off Meeting

Please come for a glass of wine

(and a free raffle ticket!) as we begin planning the tournament

Thursday, Jan. 22, 2009, 7:00pm

Navin Room

RSVP Tom Steen, Director of Advancement (tsteen@nwcath.org or 236-4221, x138)

New Northwest Catholic parents are especially welcome!

Save the Date!

Alumni Athlet ic Hall of Fame Dinner Saturday, March 28, 2009

6pm Cocktai ls 7pm Dinner and Induction Ceremony

Check northwestcatholic.org/athletics for ticket information

Reminders

Next Parents’ Club Meetings: Tuesday, Jan. 20, @ 7:00pm ; Deacon Arthur Miller Thursday, Mar. 19, 7:00pm Monday, May 18, 7:30pm Christmas vacation ………………………………………………… Dec. 23-Jan. 4 Midterm Exams ……...……………………………………………………. Jan. 20-23 NO SCHOOL (Martin Luther King Day) ..................................……… Jan. 19 NO SCHOOL (Staff Development Day) ........................................................ Jan. 26 Winter vacation ……………………………………………………… .............. … Feb. 16-20