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Six Students Create a Legacy at
Immaculate Conception
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Immaculate Conception High School educates and transforms students into young women of competence, compassion, and commitment in a Catholic Felician-Franciscan tradition of leadership and service.
Thank you for making our Mission possible.
IMMACULATE CONCEPTION
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The first-ever ICHS Senior Gift Drive was created this year by our Senior Gift Drive Committee. The Senior Gift Drive is a unique opportunity for the Class of 2012 and its’ supporters to make a lasting impression at Immaculate Conception High School. The ICHS Senior Gift Drive is part of the Fund for Immaculate Conception High School, and will be used for student scholarships.
The Senior Gift Drive was led by Pansela Schaetzle and Devin McManus. Other committe members included Alyssa Bursae, Mary Claire Rooney, Maggie Flood, and Megan Saunders. This year over $1200 was raised by the committee.
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Our Mission
Felician Core Values for MinistryRespect for Human Dignity
Compassion
Transformation
Solidarity with the Poor
Justice and Peace
IMMACULATE CONCEPTION
HIGH SCHOOLMr. Joseph R. AzzolinoPresident/Principal
Board of Trustees
Sister Mary Bridget Becker, CSSFDr. Karen FasanellaSister MaryAnn Jacobs, SCCCasmir Sondey, Esq.Sister Mary Aquinas Szott, CSSFSister MaryVirginia Tomasiak, CSSFCharles J. WeirAndrea White, PhD., Felician Services, Inc.
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SPIRIT is a publication of ICHS. Please send all comments and inquiries to:
Nadine M. Mooers, Director of Institutional Advancement,
258 South Main Street, Lodi, NJ 07644Tel: (973) 472-7231 - Fax: (973) 614-0893 - email
Designed by Kathleen Valentinetti
A Felician Sponsored Ministry2
Our reverence for and commitment to promoting and protecting the dignity of persons
An empathetic conciousness of others expressed in caring service
The process that encourages an open mind and heart, leading to continuous improvement of the person and ministry
Ensuring the needs of the poor and vulnerable are met through advocacy and action
Forging right relationships... Re-creating a sustainable environment... Promoting the common good in pursuit of peace
President/Principal’s Message2011-2012 School Year in PicturesClass of 1977 and 1981 Celebrate their Reunions!Honor Roll of DonorsA Taste Of... DonorsImmaculate Conception HS Alumnae Association ScholarshipsICHS Sees the WorldFranciscan Heritage WeekThe 100th Anniversary of Immaculate Conception High School 2015The Immaculate Conception High School Hall of FameIn MemoriamAlumnae NewsCalendar of Events
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Dear ICHS Family,It is an honor for me to serve the Felician Sisters and all of the constituencies of Immaculate Conception High School as the President/Principal of this fine institution. I truly believe that God has called me to lead ICHS as we approach our 100 year anniversary in 2015, while keeping the long history of IC at the foundation of our journey. We remain committed to our mission to educate and transform students into young women of competence, compassion, and commitment in a Catholic Felician-Franciscan tradition of leadership and service.Good news abounds. In an era of difficult economic times, especially for Catholic schools, Immaculate Conception is experiencing an incredible renaissance. More and more, ICHS is becoming the school of choice for young women in the area. Our recent history of growth in the student body continues with a dramatic leap in registrations for next year. In fact, freshman enrollment for 2012-13 has jumped by more than 35% from last year, with 86% of the incoming class indicating that ICHS
is their first choice! The huge jump in new students means our overall enrollment will be 19% higher. In addition, the level of financial support for ICHS is skyrocketing, with a 93% increase in the number of alumnae, parents and friends making gifts to ICHS so far this year.There are many exciting events happening at IC, and I strongly encourage you to visit any time to see the improvements that we have accomplished. Under the direction of the Felician Services, Inc. our Mission Integration Program has flourished, and our students are becoming more in tune with the Felician Sisters’ Core Values. We have modified our curriculum schedule, and along with it our Collegiate Academy (formerly called Project Forward) which affords our students an opportunity to earn up to 30 college credits prior to graduating from IC. With the continued support of the Felician Sisters we had the opportunity to complete major renovations to our physical building as well. A state of the art digital sign was installed, the lockers were given an electrostatic coat of paint along with new built in master locks; the auditorium stage has been sanded and given a new shine; and the cafeteria, bathrooms and several classrooms were freshly painted. New gym windows have been installed, and new banners are hanging from the light poles surrounding our buildings announcing to our neighbors and the community, “ICHS is here.” This summer we have installed a wireless network in the school, and all of our teachers will be using laptops in the classrooms in this new school year The plethora of positive changes at ICHS can even be seen in this redesigned Spirit Magazine. Our hope is that through this upgraded publication, you will gain a better understanding of the myriad ways in which ICHS is making a difference in the lives of our students and in the world beyond our doors. Please feel free to share with me your ideas and suggestions on how we can make “your” Magazine even better. But don’t stop there. The one piece of the puzzle that I need your help with is YOU! You are such an important part of the ICHS community that I ask that you please update your contact information by contacting the Advancement Office or by visiting the “Alumnae” page on our website, www.ichslodi.org, and provide your email address so we may stay connected. Most importantly, I invite all alumnae, parents, and friends to return to IC and relive your fondest memories. We are excited to share with you the resurgence occurring within this building, and we hope you will visit soon. We await you with open arms! ICHS is an institution on the move. Our heritage is strong, and our future is bright. Immaculate Conception will continue to be a force for good in this community, the region and around the globe. We invite your participation as we continue to build an even better and stronger ICHS. Join us, won’t you? Blessings,
Mr. Joseph R. AzzolinoPresident/Principal
President/Principal’s Message
Mr. Joseph Azzolino President/Principal
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2011-2012 School Year; A Pictorial Review
Big Sister/Little Sister
Fall Sports
Rally the Peps!
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Look at our Little Women!
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CSI at IC High!
Halloween!
Graduation 2012
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Immaculate Conception High School congratulates its
Graduating Class of 2012.We are proud of the 36 young women
who were awarded $2,952,000 in scholarships and grants! We salute our
Class Valedictorian Mary Claire Rooney and our Class Salutatorian
Emily McFadden.We welcome the Class of 2012 to the Alumnae Association. You are always invited to return to your alma mater.
Keep in touch!
Graduation 2012
Student Council Induction
ICHS Fight Like a Girl May Crowning 2012
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Class of 1977 and 1981 Celebrate their Reunions!
On Friday, December 2, 2011, members of the Class of 1981 returned to Immaculate Conception High School to celebrate their 30th high school reunion. As part of the daylong event, which included tours of the school, and lunch with IC students, the alumnae addressed current ICHS students with the theme; “Pay it Forward”.
Shown from left to right in back; Melina Mara (award winning photojournalist and staff photographer for the Washington Post), Dr. Dianne Traflet (Associate Dean, Assistant Professor of Pastoral Theology and Founder and Co-Director of the Institute for Christian Spirituality at Seton Hall University), Regina Deible (Cardiovascular nurse at John’s Hopkins Hospital, and Director at Cardiovascular Consulting) Maryann Monaco (Labor and Delivery Nurse at Hackensack University Medical Center), Daria Jerauld (Division Manager Supply Management at John Deere Company), Carol K. Tobin (Principal, Via Veritas, LLC), and shown in front; Donna Salvacion (Corporate and Personal Massage Therapist).
The day ended with a NJ pizza/pastry party in the ICHS Faculty/Staff lounge.
The Class of 1977 held their 35th Reunion on Saturday, June 30, 2012. Over 45 IC alumnae celebrated at LaReggia Restaurant located in Secaucus, NJ. Sandy Nasconte flew more than 20 hours, from New Zealand, to join in the festivities. Other alumnae came from as far away as California, Florida, and Virginia. Many alumnae from New York and New Jersey, were there as well. The food was delicious, the wine flowed the entire evening, and the Class of 1977 danced to the Village People, Donna Summer, The Weather Girls, and other artists from the ‘70’s until they couldn’t dance anymore! Margaret Sherlock hosted a barbeque at her home the next day to wind down the exciting weekend. The Alumnae Office would like to give a special thank you to Sandy Nasonte and Esther Camarotte for planning such a joyous special event.
Class of 1968It seems like just yesterday we were making plans to meet at the Saddle Brook Mariott for our 25th reunion! Fast forward to 2013 and it will be 45 years since we graduated. With that in mind, those of us from our class who are on the Alumnae Committee are compiling a master list of e-mail addresses. We will use the e-mail list to keep you updated and informed about news and upcoming events for our class. The list will also be made available to you. What a great way to reconnect with friends from the past!
Please forward your current name, maiden name, and e-mail address to Maryann Ciesla at: [email protected]
We’d love to hear from you! If you or someone in your class, would like assistance planning your class reunion, please call Nadine Mooers at (973) 472-7231 or email [email protected].
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Honor Roll of Donors
Each year we appeal to our alumnae, friends, parents, faculty, staff, and business supporters to contribute generously to the Fund for Immaculate Conception High School. Annual fund gifts are critical sources of financial support, now and in the future, for each student at Immaculate Conception High School. As we countdown to our 100th Anniversary, and embrace our past, we want to thank the following donors for helping us make ICHS an extraordinary high school now and into the future. THANK YOU for your EXTRAORDINARY GENEROSITY!
St. Felix Circle($5,000 - $9,999)Joan Leicht ‘59
President’s Circle($2,500 - $4,999)AnonymousWanda Huderski ‘67Mr. and Mrs. Charles Weir
1915 Circle($1,915 - $2,499)BP Products North America, Inc.Mr. and Mrs. Johny Sabahia
Millennium Circle($1,500 - $1,914)Patricia Kasica, M.D. ‘75Lynne Laguerre Petronella ‘74
Principal’s Circle($1,000 - $1,499)Actavis, Inc.Lisa Buono ‘75Yolanda Mazza Kunz ‘64Denise Li Brizzi ‘69
W.O.L.F. Circle(Women of Lasting Friendship)($500 – $999)Kathleen Tlusty Borecki ‘67ICHS Alumnae AssociationMr. and Mrs. Donald McManusMr. and Mrs. Norman SaundersDr. Marylynn Snyder ‘93Sister M. Aquinas Szott ‘59Elizabeth D. Younge ‘65Suzanne Sharkey Valla ‘62Andrea D. White, Ed.DJane Wojslawowicz ‘64
Spirit Circle($250 - $499)Mr. and Mrs. Edward AzzolinoMr. and Mrs. Joseph AzzolinoMr. Richard BallettoPhyllis Bonelli Corrigan ‘66Barbara Gurdak ‘57Inserra SupermarketsMr. and Mrs. Marcel LaguerreLenore Parrott Luckey ‘65Susan Nogaj Matteson ‘93
Partners in MissionValerie Gossman Murzl ‘71Ellen Coyle Roehm ‘82Mr. and Mrs. Scott W. SimCasmir Sondey, Esq.Teresa Suruda ‘59Dianne Traflet ‘81Janet Skutnik Troy ‘72Gina Camerano Zegler ‘88
Century Circle($100 - $249)Michele Faherty Aita ‘68Carolyn Coreth Alescio ‘54Ann Smith Alex ‘64Sister Juanita Arnister, CSSFChristina Wahl Bailey ‘60Ms. Marilyn A. BresnakAnn Smyth Boyle ‘85Carol T. BuonoLeah Chicken ‘69Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey CiongoliJanice Jencarelli Corrado ‘77Mary Ann Cross ‘60Mr. Nicholas DePalmaSusan Solda DeSimone, Esq. ‘88Susan Diverio ‘81Carol Ann Anysz Dunphy ‘63Eileen Quinlan Failla ‘59Felician School for Exceptional ChildrenChiara Bovenga Falletta ‘89Barbara Meyers Ford ‘71Marie Maccarone Fortunato ‘67Mr. and Mrs. David GothaMr. and Mrs. Peter GriecoLinda Adams Guella ‘89Rosemarie Muller Hamm ‘92Carol Adametz Homyack ‘65Jean Jarzabek ‘66Daria DiMeo Jerauld ‘81Mr. and Mrs. John KalnbergDolores Horbacz Kantrowitz ‘57Mr. and Ms. Paul KearneySusan Matkovich Matos ‘79Mr. and Mrs. Donald LaneMr. and Mrs. Stephen LoIaconoTheresa Losiewicz ‘56Mr. and Mrs. Michael MatthewsNatasha Fedorow Mauriello ‘87Christine Kaminski Muszynski ‘64Joanne Kucinski McClain ‘69Mr. and Mrs. Joseph P. McFaddenDr. and Mrs. Prasad MedepalliMr. and Mrs. Woodford J. Mooers III
Nemco, Inc.Barbara Bianchetti Oddo ‘62One Source SolutionsMr. and Mrs. Carl F. ParenteVenous Khatibijah Pranzo ‘96Maria Ramos, M.D. ‘78Marie Dullea Rush ‘62Antoinette Neglia Russin ‘73Catherine Angerman Sanborn ‘64Mr. and Mrs. Pasquale SeverinoMichele Mazzola Simkovich ‘64Janet DeFalco Smith ‘73Margaret Smiriga ‘60Mr. and Mrs. Craig SteelBarbara Sudol ‘68Theresa Suchocki ‘66Irene Szczech ‘79Mrs. Mary T. TierneyRoseann Fargo Torsiello, Ph.D. ‘69Mr. and Mrs. Apostolos TopsidisMr. and Mrs. Daniel TummilloDonna Cormier Vessillo ‘75Mr. and Mrs. Peter VignolaKathleen Trestka Walentowicz ‘68Mr. and Mrs. Jeff WeissMs. Dorothy WexlerMr. and Mrs. Lawrence WhitingPatricia Zaborniak ‘56Maria Mysliwiec Zoch ‘71Beverly Obal Zygadlo ‘66
Blue and White Circle($1 - $99)Patricia Abernethy, Ph.D. ‘65Victoria Dziadzio Adison-Hunter ‘51Diane Giarratana Agapito ‘73Mr. and Mrs. John M. AmicoVirginia De Luca Angelico ‘53Mr. and Mrs. Neri ArocheRobyn Schmelter Ashmen ‘88Amy Appleman Bain ‘71Adela LoGiudice Balducci ‘90Sister M. Olivia Baranowski ‘49Paulette Santacroce Barcia ‘74Sister M. Bridget Becker ‘63Judith Train Beckmeyer ‘80Stacey Hyle Berardo ‘88Dr. N. Douglas Bittner, D.D.S.Mr. and Mrs. Kevin BolcarMr. and Mrs. Murat BoyaciTalitha Brooks-Andino ‘94Sister Mary Ellen Brulinski ‘56Jo Ann Brune ‘73Paula Bara Burns ‘64
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Joann De Peri Beatrice ‘79Nancy Trutt Breitweiser ‘74Sister M. Rosita Brennan ‘65Mr. and Mrs. John CangialosiMr. and Mrs. Oronzio ClementeLoretta Quinn Cochrane ‘66Mr. and Mrs. Timothy ColemanMr. Alfred ContinanzaMr. and Mrs. Edwin L. CoyleMr. and Mrs. Philip DeSpirito, Jr.Yvonne Nese De Seta ‘84Deborah Dec ‘67Mr. and Mrs. John DeNobileAndrea Diaz ‘03Sister M. Jeremiah Domozych ‘35Bernadette Subda Drozd ‘63Nina DeSantis Dubroff ‘67Kathleen Kugelman Fazzari ‘67Lillian Cangelosi Fernandez ‘57Mrs. Mary FieldMr. and Mrs. Gerry FloodBarbara Meyers Ford ‘71Mr. and Mrs. Vincent FrattarelliCatherine Chomicki Fredericks ‘71Mr. and Mrs. Michael FusaroMr. and Mrs. Jose GarciaMs. Claudia V. Garcia-AscarrunzMr. and Mrs. Kevin J. GaviganAnna Marie Frisco Gilson ‘61Deborah Grasso ‘74Christine Palmeri Gonzalez ‘95Sister M. Adrianna Gorski ‘54Rita Rene Gribbell ‘65Barbara Szubrowski Guffin ‘71Theresa Sobkiewicz Hansen ‘73Mr. and Mrs. Harmonix HernandoSandra Bednarczyk Huhn ‘72Rita Kazmierski ‘75Sandra Goscinski Kleczynski ‘59Bernadette Goscinski Kline ‘66Christine Kowalski ‘72Mr. and Mrs. Jacek KozdronMr. and Mrs. Mitchell KrakowerAnnamary Balles Krehley ‘72Betty Jane Krug Morgenstern ‘64Laura Racis Kruszewski ‘58Maryellen Carl Kulzy ‘60Mr. and Mrs. Gary LauritaMr. and Mrs. Alan LavertyCatherine Doloughty Lonergan ‘61Kathleen Vineis Long ‘59Carol Kijewski Luzhak ‘59Marianne Sokolnicki Mackey ‘66Mr. and Mrs. James P. MaglioneMary Malley ‘71Lorraine Foglio Marshall ‘71Dolores Konner McGill ‘53Elizabeth Sature Minichetti ‘72Patricia Moreno ‘79Mr. and Mrs. Wildo B. MorfeMargaret Grieder Mulcahy ‘67Jean Flora Zukowska Nacchio ‘78Kelly Nilsen ‘09Mr. and Mrs. Norman NilsenCarol Lee Yurek O’Shea ‘58
Bettyanne Plummer ‘68Cheryl Predmore ‘67Sister Genevieve PrendergastIrene Zurey Preuss ‘63Rosalind Ribaudo ‘62Veronica McDonnell Romano ‘59Mr. William RoseMr. and Mrs. Arafat SaabErica Salerno ‘00Mr and Mrs. David SanbornMary Sanborn ‘10Catherine Bajek Seiple ‘66Mrs. Arlene SklarskiSister M. Angelica Smialowicz ‘62Joan Hanzl Sommer ‘68Dorothy Zgryzewicz Sowa ‘59Jean Sutherland Stolting ‘63Barbara Rysz Stolting ‘63Maureen O’Flaherty Syme ‘74Sandra Yowik Thomasson ‘65Elizabeth Murphy Tobin ‘69Sister M. Virginia TomasiakJanice Traflet ‘88Mr. and Mrs. Nick TsapellasMr. and Mrs. Frank UvegesPaulette Vita ‘72Joan Skorupka Wall ‘69Christine Yamroz Wiedemer ‘67Doris Sieminski Weintz ‘66Maryellen Roskos Wiess ‘75Patricia Tlusty Zoll ‘65Mr. and Mrs. Edward Zukowski
Senior Gift DriveMr. and Mrs. Steven ArceCarolina Bayuelo ‘12Joann De Peri Beatrice ‘79Alyssa Anne Bursae ‘12Maria Cangialosi ‘12Crystalee Celestin ‘12Elizabeth Marie Domal ‘12Jillian M. Duke ‘12Mr. and Mrs. David GothaAlexandra Guerra ‘12Stephanie Hyland ‘12ICHS Senior Gift Drive Committee 2012Inserra SupermarketsMonika Dorota Jankowicz ‘12Stephanie J.M. Johnson ‘12Frank P. Luciano, Esq.Emily Marie McFadden ‘12Devin Mairead McManus ‘12Jorrdin Nichole Miller ‘12Mr. and Mrs. Woodford J. Mooers IIIJoAnn Mysliwiec ‘12Shakirah Negron ‘12Sister Genevieve PrendergastEleftheria Psaros ‘12Mary Claire Rooney ‘12Lucia Scarvaglione ‘12Rene Pansela Schaetzle ‘12Megan A. Saunders ‘13Sister M. Virginia TomasiakMr. and Mrs. John ValentinettiMr. and Mrs. Brian Webster
Matching Gift CompaniesActavis, Inc.Bank of AmericaBristol-Myers Squibb FoundationGeneral Mills FoundationKraft Foods FoundationMerck Partnership for GivingThe Prudential FoundationVerizon FoundationWyeth Matching Grants Plan
Sister Seraphica Piencuak Memorial FundTheresa Sobkiewicz Hansen ‘73Theresa Losiewicz ‘56Theresa Szczepanski ‘50Sister M. Joellen Zajac ‘66
Sister Michele Krug Memorial FundMichele Faherty Aita ‘68Sister M. Olivia Baranowski ‘49Barbara Gurdak ‘57Betty Jane Krug Morgenstern ‘64Laura Racis Kruszewski ‘58Carol Lee Yurek O’Shea ‘58Sister Maria Magdelena VallellanesCarol Van Steenbergen ‘58
Athletics ProgramDoris Sieminski Weintz ‘66
Drama and ArtsSandra Yowik Thomasson ‘65
Capital ImprovementsCatherine Bajek Seiple ‘66Donna Cormier Vessillo ‘75
TechnologyAndrea Diaz ‘03Wanda Huderski ‘67Margaret Grieder Mulcahy ‘67Kathleen Trestka Walentowicz ‘68
Scholarship/Financial AidAmy Appleman Bain ‘71ICHS Alumnae AssociationMr. and Mrs. Murat BoyaciJo Ann Brune ‘73Paula Bara Burns ‘64Carol Ann Anysz Dunphy ‘63Barbara Meyers Ford ‘71Joan Leicht ‘59Mr. and Mrs. Peter RealmonteMs. Denise RevelloMr. and Mrs. Scott W. SimRosemarie E. Smurro ‘66Mrs. Mary T. TierneyTeresa Suruda ‘59
Ray Long Memorial ScholarshipAcademy of the Holy AngelsDCH Paramus HondaGlen Rock High SchoolMrs. Anastasia Horohonich
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Morristown Beard SchoolMt. Saint Dominic AcademyNorth Jersey BlastMr. and Mrs. Jack PasiniRiver Dell Regional Board of EducationMr. and Mrs. William RyanMr. and Mrs. Gary SenorWardlaw-Hartridge School, Inc.
Alumnae EventsRobyn Schmelter Ashmen ‘88Mr. and Mrs. Jose BarbosaMs. Sherry BatelliJoann De Peri Beatrice ‘79Judith Train Beckmeyer ‘80Monica Brennan ‘71Talitha Brooks-Andino ‘94Carol T. BuonoLisa C. Buono ‘75Mr. and Mrs. John CangialosiSister M. Antonelle Chunka ‘54Maryann Ball Ciesla ‘68Mr. and Mrs. Oronzio ClementeCrystal Florist and Greenhouse LLCMr. and Ms. Joseph CutronaMr. and Mrs. Philip DeSpirito, Jr.Mr. and Mrs. Louis DeStefanoMs. Marian Discorfano
Carol Ann Anysz Dunphy ‘63Nancy Salomone Eisenberg ‘66Felician School for Exceptional ChildrenMr. and Mrs. Curt J. GeislerMr. and Mrs. Ghazi GharibMr. and Mrs. James GilhooleyAnna Marie Frisco Gilson ‘61Renee Hyle Gitto ‘91Deborah Grasso ‘74Mr. and Mrs. Donald GryskiewiczMr. and Mrs. William A. Hein IICarol Adametz Homyack ‘65Ms. Carolyn L. HookICHS Class of 2012ICHS Class of 2013ICHS Class of 2014ICHS Class of 2015Inserra SupermarketsJ.D.M. Associates Inc.Mr. and Ms. Adam JankowiczDaria DiMeo Jerauld ‘81Mr. and Mrs. Gary LauritaS Lazzaro LLCMr. and Mrs. William LegerDave and Lynne Laguerre Petronella ‘74Magical TravelMs. Mary MalliaRobin Dellraria Manzo ‘73
Honor Roll of Donors continued...
Drs. Bernadetta and Michael M. MessanaMr. and Mrs. Joseph P. McFaddenElizabeth Sature Minichetti ‘72Mr. and Mrs. Woodford J. MooersMr and Mrs. James MooneyMary Ann Valenti Muto ‘70Mr. and Mrs. Edward O’DeaMs. Rosemary PetrizzoJoan Polonkay ‘61Ms. Maureen PuzioMr. William RoseMr. and Mrs. Arafat SaabMr. and Mrs. Norman SaundersMr. and Mrs. Robert SimonJanet DeFalco Smith ‘73Ms. Irene E. SollederSorrento’s Pastry ShopMr. and Mrs. Craig SteelMr. and Mrs. Anthony StellatoMr. and Mrs. Michael G. StraffordMrs. Mary T. TierneyRoseann Fargo Torsiello, Ph.D. ‘69Mr. and Mrs. Nick TsapellasMr. and Mrs. John ValentinettiEileen Mueller Vincenzi ‘68Mr. and Mrs. Brian WebsterJane M. Wojslawowicz ‘64Sister M. Joellen Zajac ‘66
CommitteeJoann De Peri Beatrice ‘79Lisa C. Buono ‘75Maryann Ball Ciesla ‘68Debbie EbbinghousenNancy Salomone Eisenberg ‘66Anna Marie Gilson ‘61Mary Jean GothaDeborah Grasso ’74 Eileen Mueller Vincenzi ‘68KrisAnn Minichetti ‘08 Elizabeth Minichetti ‘72Mary Ann Valenti Muto ‘70Robin Dellraria Manzo ‘73Nadine MooersDave and Lynne Laguerre Petronella ‘74Faith ValentinettiJane M. Wojslawowicz ‘64
SponsorsMonica Brennan ’71Carol BuonoLisa C. Buono ‘75Crystal Florist, Garfield, NJKaren DeSpirito
A Taste Of... Donors
Nancy Salomone Eisenberg ‘66Magical Travel and Renee Hyle Gitto ’91Deborah Grasso ’74 and Tony Grasso JewelersCarol Adametz Homyack ‘65Inserra ShopRite, Mahwah Mary MalliaDrs. Bernadetta & Michael MessanaParents Association of Immaculate Conception High SchoolDave and Lynne LaGuerre Petronella ‘74S Lazzaro LLC, Basile’s PizzaJane Wojslawowicz ’64
VolunteersDeyah ArmsteadSherry BatelliJoann De Peri Beatrice ‘79Sabrina BurkeSherise CookeJill DukeDebbie EbbinghousenMaggie FloodMary Jean GothaMeghan GilhooleySamantha GrauMaria Grieco
Carol Adametz Homyack ‘65Monika JankowiczMichele LalaDiane LauritaSamantha MarellaJorrdin MillerJoAnn MysliwiecSister Genevieve PrendergastRia PsarosMegan SaundersSteph SawiresSara SimonJackie SteelElizabeth TierneyFaith ValentinettiRachel VecellioEmily McFadden Melanie QuintanillaTyler TodiscoStephanie JohnsonElena Vatasi
DonorsAl Di La, East RutherfordAngelo’s Pizza, Bogota
A Taste Of… was held on Thursday, March 22, 2012 and raised over $9,000 for student scholarships. We would like to thank the Taste Of… committee, our sponsors, volunteers, donors, restaurants, bakeries, and businesses for their tremendous support. Please save the date for A Taste Of… 2013 which will be held on April 18, 2013 at 6:00 pm.
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Red Lobster, ParamusRed Lobster, SecaucusRispoli’s Pastry Shop, RidgefieldRoma Pizza. Hasbrouck HeightsSaddle Brook Diner, Saddle BrookSalon 272, (formerly Firenze), Wood-RidgeSeal PowerDaria Senaldi’79Sorrento Pastry Shop, LodiTutto A Modo Mio Ristorante, RidgefieldThe Valentinetti FamilyVisentini Brothers, LodiWhat’s NewJane Wojslawowicz ’64Wing Zone, Saddle BrookFree Kids Meals from Houlihan’s in ParamusClass of 2012: “Let’s Go Shopping” BasketClass of 2013: “Home Movies” BasketClass of 2014: “Art Supplies and Scrapbooking” BasketClass of 2015: “Game Tower” BasketParents Association Lottery Ticket Basket
Restaurants, Bakeries, and Businesses Al Di La, CarlstadtThe Balcony, Wood-RidgeBana’s Bakery, WallingtonBasile’s, Wood-RidgeCarucci’s Pub, Saddle BrookCasa Giuseppi, LyndhurstClemente Catering, South HackensackThe Colonial Diner, LyndhurstDella Terra Catering and Events, Little FallsDolce Novita, MoonachieDonnagio’s, Saddle BrookFarmland Dairies, WallingtonFiesta, Wood-RidgeFocaccia, Saddle BrookFujian Chinese, Wood-RidgeGabby’s, Wood-RidgeHeights Flower Shop, Hasbrouck HeightsIl Cafone, LyndhurstIl Villagio, Hasbrouck HeightsInserra ShopRite, MahwahJimmy’s Artistic Creations, East RutherfordJohn Wm. Macy’s Cheese Sticks, Elmwood Pk.Justin’s, Wood-RidgeKlein’s Catering, Saddle BrookLeonards Novelty Bakery, MoonachieLong Horn Steakhouse, Rochelle ParkLyndhurst Pastry Shop, LyndhurstMill’s Bakery, Wood-RidgeOn the Border, ParamusPlanet Wings, GarfieldPolonia Bakery, PassaicRay’s Traditional Pizza, Rochelle ParkRoyal Manor, GarfieldSpindler’s Bake Shop, Hasbouck HeightsStarbucks, WayneStinger’s Sports Bar, WallingtonValente Bakery, FairviewVitale’s, Teaneck
Anton’s Hair Design, Hasbrouck HeightsApplebee’sArtistic Flower Box, Rochelle ParkBaker’s Perfection, RockawayBalcony Restaurant, Wood-RidgeJoann DePeri Beatrice ‘79Bed, Bath & BeyondBella Pizza, CarlstadtBensi’s, Hasbrouck HeightsBiagio’s Ristorante, ParamusBiggie’s, CarlstadtBill O’Shea’s Florist & Gifts, Hasbrouck HeightsBowler City, HackensackThe Broadway Comedy Club, NYCBraccio, East RutherfordButterflake Bake Shop, TeaneckC. C. Nails, Wood-RidgeThe Cangialosi FamilyCarvel Ice Cream, HackensackCasa GiuseppeCheeseburger in Paradise, SecaucusCheeseburger in Paradise, WayneChef Central, ParamusChili’s, SecaucusChocolate Fantasia, LyndhurstChocolate Treasures, WayneClass of 2012Class of 2013Class of 2014Class of 2015
Continental Cookies, HackensackCookies by Design, EnglewoodCuts USA, Wood-RidgeDairy Queen, Saddle BrookDella Terra Catering and Events, Little FallsDon Pomodoro Ristorante, HackensackDebbie EbbinghousenNancy Salomone Eisenberg ‘66Elmwood Park Dental ProfessionalEric Alt Salon, Wood-RidgeFairmount Eats, HackensackIrene FeldsottFlapjax Pancake & Steakhouse, WallingtonFrijole, Rochelle ParkFujian, Wood-RidgeGabby’s, Wood-RidgeGenevieve’s Candy, GarfieldGlen Rock Inn, Glen RockGrasshopper Also, CarlstadtHank’s Franks, LodiHeights Florist Shop, Hasbrouck HeightsHooter’s, ParamusHoulihan’s, Hasbrouck HeightsHoulihan’s, ParamusHoulihan’s, SecaucusICHS Parent AssociationImmaculate Conception High School StoreIHOP, Hasbrouck HeightsInternational PlaythingsJ. D. M. Associates, LodiJohn W. Macy’s Cheese Sticks, Elmwood ParkJohnny & Hanges, FairlawnKerasotes Showplace, SecaucusLoren Laguerre ‘77Lido Restaurant, HackensackLegal SeafoodsLodi Lanes, LodiLodi Pizza, LodiLonghorn Steakhouse, Rochelle ParkLouie’s Charcoal Pit, TeaneckMarian’s Italian Bakery, Saddle BrookMario’s Pizza, Saddle BrookDorothy and Joe MastropaoloMeadowlands Liquor, Wood-RidgeJohn MediciMieles Salon, LyndhurstMill’s Bakery, Wood-RidgeMoe’s Southwestern Grill, Paramus The Mooers FamilyMr. Cupcakes, CliftonNAPA Car Parts, Wood-RidgeNapoli Pizza, LodiNew Park Tavern, East RutherfordOasys Day Spa, Wood-RidgeOn the Border, ParamusPalermo’s Bakery, Ridgefield ParkParty Box, LodiDave and Lynne Laguerre Petronella ‘74Planet Wings, GarfieldPresto’s NY Pizza, Hackensack
We invite you to share in this incredible opportunity and awesome responsibility to educate our students by supporting the Fund for ICHS. Please use the enclosed envelope in this Spirit Magazine and send us your gift today. If you prefer, you can make your gift on-line at www.ichslodi.org. Each gift, at any level, makes a huge difference in the lives of our students. On behalf of every student at ICHS, we thank you!
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Immaculate Conception HS Alumnae Association Scholarships
The Alumnae Association of ICHS is pleased to announce the recipients of the first ever ICHS Alumnae Association Scholarship. This financial scholarship recognizes outstanding ICHS juniors and seniors for their academic achievement, leadership, extracurricular activities, and dedication to community service.
After many deliberations and discussions, the scholarship selection committee chose rising senior Caitlyn Hults ‘13, and rising juniors Ashley Garcia ‘14 and Kaitlyn Bolcar ‘14 to receive the scholarship for the 2012-2013 school year.
“The selection committee was extremely impressed with all of the ICHS young women who applied for the Alumnae Scholarship, and we had a tough time making our final decision from all of the deserving applicants,” said Ms. Robin Dellraria Manzo ‘73, President of the ICHS Alumnae Association. “We were pleased to see the extremely high caliber of young women who attend IC and their dedication to academics, community service,
and leadership,” said Ms. Manzo. “We encourage all of the scholarship applicants to continue their hard work, and we are confident they will all continue to have awesome accomplishments now and in their future endeavors!”
All of the proceeds raised from Taste Of... and other ICHS Alumnae events directly benefit IC students in the form of scholarships. If you would like more information about how to get involved with the Alumnae Association or to work on our committees, please contact Nadine Mooers, Director of Institutional Advancement at [email protected] or (973) 472-7231.
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To Rome! To Venice! To Florence!
ICHS goes to Lourdes!
ICHS St Croix Trip
During Easter break 2011, Immaculate Conception teachers Mr. Thomas Mann and Ms. Diane Setter escorted 15 ICHS students to Italy for a week of wonderful cultural experiences, visits to historic sites, drives through beautiful countryside, and delicious Italian food. After flying from JFK to Milan via Madrid, the travelers transferred to Venice for two days. Gondola rides were just one of many highlights. Next, they moved on to Florence for another two-day stay, with a side trip to Siena. Finally, following an afternoon at Assisi, the happy group made their way to Rome for three thrilling days highlighted by all-day visits to Pompeii and the Vatican. The grateful wanderers returned home exhausted, but happy.
On Monday April 30, ICHS alumna and Woman of Distinction Susan Diverio ’81 visited ICHS with a group of her students from St. Croix. Sue and her students made a wonderful presentation to our girls describing their work in St. Croix. Sue’s students also visited ICHS classes and answered a plethora of questions by our students. As a result of this connection, eight ICHS students are traveling to St. Croix on a Mission Trip and Cultural Exchange program with students from St. Joseph’s High School in St. Croix. Our students will participate in beach cleanups, retreats, the celebration of Catholic Mass, programs at the Women’s Coalition of St. Croix, and many other activities. Please look for more information about this exciting trip in the next Spirit Magazine.
This past year, IC students Maggie Flood, Katrina Flood, Irene Sogotis, and Megan Saunders were part of the American Special Children’s Pilgrimage Group (ASCPG). This organization brings disabled children to Lourdes France, for a week of fun and excitement. The group travelled during the Easter week and took part in activities such as a scavenger hunt around the town and attending Catholic Mass every evening. The students said that they have so many memories that they will cherish for the rest of their lives. “Just seeing the children’s smiles on their faces makes everything we do so worth it. It is truly a life-changing experience,” said Megan Saunders. The group plans to travel to Lourdes France again Easter Break 2013.
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Franciscan Heritage WeekAs part of week-long events to commemorate our Franciscan heritage and to experience a night of solidarity with the poor, 25 students and six chaperones at ICHS participated in “A Night On The Street.”
This overnight experience taught students what it might feel like to be homeless, living on the street. The girls slept outdoors for one night, with a single cardboard box as shelter – creating a “Box Village,” and using only a sleeping bag or blanket to keep warm on the cold night. The girls didn’t have access to have cell phones, iPods or any other electronic devices. No food or drinks were allowed.
“It felt scary,” said senior Emily McFadden. “You never knew what was going to happen to you, especially when we were sleeping. We had teachers and the police looking out for us, but homeless people have nobody to watch them. It must feel a lot scarier for them.”
“It was a very different experience,” said junior Mia Tummillo. “I wasn’t used to working for my food, or taping boxes together in order to have somewhere to sleep, but it taught me how much work it is to be homeless.”
When asked what they missed most while living homeless, McFadden said, “I missed my warm, cozy bed. I was freezing and I really wished I could have had more blankets. I also missed my family, and the feeling of home.”
“Even though the box was our home, it was lacking the family atmosphere,” added Tummillo. “I missed being able to sit on my couch and lay in my warm bed.”
The night began on Oct. 7 at 7 p.m. and concluded with a donated breakfast at 7 a.m. on Oct. 8. The girls spent the entire night outside in the back parking lot of ICHS. Throughout the evening the girls learned about life on the street and they explored their own feelings about being homeless. They heard a collection of stories by homeless people from different news articles and magazines. A few members of the Garfield Ambulance Corps told the girls about what they have seen and experienced working with the homeless, and what the dangers are when living out on the streets.
“I learned life is really rough for the homeless, and they really live like it’s survival of the fittest,” said junior Brianna Figueroa. “Sometimes their houses have to be knocked down at night or that they purposely go to the hospital just for a bed and a meal.”
The night was a real eye-opener for the students.“I took away that the homeless are real people too, and not to judge them just because they’re homeless,” added Figueroa.
In addition to “A Night on the Street”, we also had a very successful Franciscan Heritage Week. Each day reflected a different core value. On Monday we focused on Compassion and the girls brought in food and cleaning items for Magnificat Home. On Tuesday we focused on Transformation and the girls created gardens in the front and back of the school. They also cleaned up around campus and created a picnic area. On Wednesday we focused on Justice and Peace and the girls wrote letters of thanks to our soldiers through amillionthanks.org. Thursday we focused on Respect for Human Dignity and the girls held their annual “Fight Like A Girl” day in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness month. T-shirts with the slogan “Fight Like A Girl” were purchased by students, faculty, and staff. In addition, weekly dress down days were be held through the month of October. All proceeds were donated to the Susan G. Komen for a Cure Foundation.
Many great things are happening and are going to happen with the new Youth Group and through Campus Ministry. Make sure you check out the ICHS website and keep up with Campus Ministry.
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Plans for IC’s Centennial Anniversary are beginning. We would like to arrange several special events featuring alumnae speakers and entertainment, along with special regional gatherings to commemorate the 100th anniversary of IC. We need your help!
An all school community gala celebration event will be held in the Spring of 2015. We are looking for volunteers to help with planning the anniversary, as well as provide historical background and perspectives about
IC. We are also looking for any Immaculate Conception High School memorabilia donations for a special exhibit we will create. Please contact Nadine Mooers at [email protected] or 973-472-7231 if you need more information, or want to join the ICHS 100th Anniversary planning committee.
The Immaculate Conception High School Hall of Fame is designed to recognize and honor (in perpetuity) alumnae, faculty/staff, volunteers, and contributors to IC’s outstanding tradition of educational and athletic excellence. Knowledge and recognition of IC’s past personalities and their accomplishments will foster pride and satisfaction for all involved. The Hall of Fame supports the mission of Immaculate Conception High School which is to educate and transform students into young women of competence, compassion, and commitment in a Catholic Felician-Franciscan tradition of leadership and service. Candidates are eligible through six categories: alumnae, alumnae athletes, educator, parents (current student or of an alumna), merit, and community leader/friend of ICHS. Please visit our website www.ichslodi.org for more information. In addition to the Hall of Fame, ICHS awards the prestigious Women of Distinction Honor. Please call Nadine Mooers for more information about these awards.
The 100th Anniversary of Immaculate Conception High School 2015
Announcing The Immaculate Conception High School Hall of Fame
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In Memoriam
Sister M. Joanette Miescier ‘30Sister M. Nora Cebula ‘37Sister M. Consolata Liszewski ‘38Sister M. Colette Misiewicz ‘39 Sister Mary Paulinette Drabik, CSSF ’41 Sister Mary Claudia Rostek, CSSF ‘45Sister M. Leonette Augustynowicz ‘46Angela Genduso Palatto ‘50Marilyn Kijewski Weber ’55 Mary Granata Adamo ’57 (2007)Judith Wisniewski Nelson ‘57Elaine Kuceravy Tirella ’62 (1998)Elizabeth Skrod Salfelder ’66Maria Koch Mesaros ’72
Robert C. Adair, Sr., brother-in-law of Jean Scibetta ’60, Denise Scibetta Anderson ’72 and Diane Scibetta Vander Wende ’72, and uncle of Linda Adams Guella ‘89MaryAnne Buczek Adamo, sister of Elaine Bczek ’64 and Linda Buczek Williams ‘67Alice Barrella, mother of Julianne Barrella ‘75Sister Mary Loretta Borkowski, sister of Sister Mary Ramona Borkowski ’45James W. Boyan. Brother-in-law of Christine Joseph Boyan ‘73Alfred P. Bray, Jr., father of Eileen Bray ‘69Joseph John Calao, brother of Barbara Calao Gomez ’57 and Susan Calao Waraksa ‘67Patrick Carroll, father of Teresa Carroll Hessenius ’79 and Jacqueline Carroll Held ‘80Frank A. Cosimano, father of Kim Cosimano-Loos ‘84Anne T. Czarnecki, aunt of Patricia Bielecki Buckman ‘78Margaret Mona De Carlo, mother of Ann De Carlo Sherlock ’57 and Patricia De Carlo ’60, grandmother of Margaret Sherlock ’77, Marjorie Sherlock Kavanaugh ’80 and Mary Sherlock Del Giudice ‘80Antonio DiPasquale, father-in-law of Rosalba Bommarito DiPasquale ’81 and grandfather of AnnMarie DiPasquale ‘05Pellegrino “Luciano” Farina, uncle of Loredona Farina ‘97Maria Frigo, mother of Sister M. Elaine Frigo, CSSF ’64Pamela Hansen Jerkovich, sister of Holly Hansen ’87Mel Johnson, father of Stephanie Johnson ’12 and Alexis Johnson ‘13Michael Karadontes, brother of Polly Karadontes Murtagh ‘76Carl Kruszewski, husband of Laura Racis Kruszewski ’58
Gertrude La Fianza, mother of Pamela Campbell Gennarelli ’66 and grandmother of Dana Gennarelli ’99 Walter J. Landzettel, husband of Arlene Kuzinski Landzettel ‘65Francesco Lavecchia, grandfather of Nina D’Amato ’08, Francesca D’Amato ’11 and Gabriella Prieto ‘13Frank J. LoIacono, father of Irene LoIacono Brady ’69 and Patricia LoIacono Megna ‘73Matilda MacGeorge, mother of Gwyn MacGeorge Skoczla ‘64George Merdo, father of Janice Merdo Meade ‘71Elizabeth Conger Meurer, mother of Dianne Meurer ‘65Mary Daly Mueller, mother of Eileen Mueller Vincenzi ‘68Irma Obal, mother of Beverly Obal Zygadlo ’66, Charlene Obal Marasco ’68 and the late Elizabeth Obal ‘71Joseph Olechnowicz, father-in-law of Karen Jaskowiak Olechnowicz ‘76Leonard Pabin, father of Colleen Pabin Yannotti ’81 and Virginia Pabin Adib ‘86Ann Marie Palumbo, mother-in-law of Wendy Borowski Palumbo ‘85Richard Potter, father of Ellen Potter Dowling ’75 Vincenza Realmonte, mother of Rosemary Realmonte Rooth ‘82Donald J. Rockfol, father of Maureen Rockfol Wielgus ’73 and Karen Rockfol Capone ‘75Janet Russell, mother of Crystal Thornton Heller ‘03Robert Edward Salomone, brother of Nancy Salomone Eisenberg ’66 Sister M. Laurentine Sacilowski, CSSF, friend of Immaculate Conception High SchoolConcetta Suchocki, mother of Theresa Suchocki ‘66Anthony Tantillo, father of Nicole Tantillo ’10Pete R. Timpone, grandfather of Frankie Ann Timpone ‘14Grace Valenti, mother of MaryAnn Valenti Muto ’70Timothy J. Van Orden, father of Kristina Van Orden Hernandez ’90 and Rebecca Van Orden ‘94Leon White, uncle of Danielle Distel ‘15Teresa Wineland, grandmother of Amanda Canal ’09, Stephanie Canal ’11 and Victoria Canal ’11 Mary M. Yamroz, mother of Christine Yamroz Wiedemer ‘67Anthony Aita, father-in-law of Michele Faherty Aita ‘68Virginia Bowers, grandmother of Monica Bowers Cicchon ’87 and Jennifer Bowers Van Peenen ‘88 Nancy Zarriello Cannici, aunt of Anna Marie Frisco Gilson ‘61Bertha K. Chitko, mother of Maryann Chitko Moore
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’69, Christine Chitko Maguire ’71 and Carol Chitko-Mckown ‘79Gloria M. Colvin, mother of Theresa A. Colvin-Genty ‘87Vincent M. Corso, grandfather of Anne Marie Lowrie ‘09Concetta Anne DeGennaro, mother of Katelyn Marie De Gennaro ’06, and aunt of Sarah Strafford ‘11Genevieve Delahanty, mother-in-law of Mary Murdock Delahanty ’86 and grandmother of Jessica Delahanty ‘10Mary Matarazzo DeOrio, grandmother of Angela DeOrio ‘94Donald D. Diverio, Sr., uncle of Susan Diverio ‘81William J. Doherty, father of Kelly Doherty ’14 and Erin Doherty ‘16Nellie Dolgas, mother-in-law of Joan Palangi Dolgas ‘58Grace Nora Donnellan, mother of Ed. D. Andrea D. White, Felician Services Inc. Angelina Drozd, mother of Mary Drozd Kovacs ‘84Charles R. Duess, grandfather of Karen Druess Arnott ‘93Joseph P. Emmolo, father-in-law of Diane Milazzo Emmolo ‘79Bertha E. Faherty, mother of Michele Faherty Aita ‘68James C. Falborn, brother of Denise Falborn Cutillo ‘67Neil V. Ferraiolo, husband of Dr. Anna C. Pavlick ’80, brother of Dr. Debra Ferraiolo ’78, and brother-in-law of Patricia Pavlick Baghdo ‘86 John Thomas Flynn, brother of Angela Flynn Celenza ‘73Matilda Frugis, grandmother of Lisa Frugis ‘01Charles Gelormino, father of Susan Elizabeth Gelormino Seward ‘77Martin J. Geraghty, father of Jacqueline Geraghty Monteleone ‘84Emily Gradzki, grandmother of Betty Ann Dennis Chiu ‘91Frank Horohonich, father of Jeffrey Horohonich, Athletic Director and Vice PrincipalRichard Houghton, father of Regina Houghton Deible ‘81Robert J. Hrubec, uncle of Tanya Hrubec Schneider ‘99Antonino Ingraffia, grandfather of Christina Ingraffia Scaduto ‘00Frank P. Inserra, grandfather of Mia Tummillo ‘13Joseph F. Kiefer, husband of Bernadette Zelinsky Kiefer ‘74Anne Kovalcik, mother of Sandra Kovalcik Kelly ’69
and Bonnie Kovalcik Albamont ‘71Robert Adam Koznecki, brother of Eileen Koznecki Zoon ’69Marie A. Laird, mother of Belida Laird Krivy ‘66Linda Kyle Landzettel, step daughter of Arlene Kuzinski Landsettel ‘65Russell H. Lange, uncle of Jenifer Ann Lange ’99 and brother-in-law of Donna Stewart Lange ‘73Henry F. Lemanowicz, father-in-law of Helen Bacza Lemanowicz ‘71MaryAnn Lopacinski, mother of Patricia Lopacinski ‘77Josephine C. Lynch, mother of Lois Ann Lynch ‘62Thomas Edward Mason, father-in-law of Constance Langevin Mason ‘84Higino G. Miguel, father of Elizabeth Miguel Gangi ’88 and Janet Miguel ‘94 Hermina V. Otte, grandmother of Ashley Otte ‘07Kathleen Louise Thompson, mother of Dawn Thompson-Borlsma ‘83Irene F. Piela, mother of Joanne Piela Sahagian ’73 and Marianne Piela Timko ‘81Michele (Michael) Porfido, father of Melinda Porfido De Chellis ‘84Grace M. Protomastro, mother of Elizabeth A. Protomastro ‘75Anthony M. Staiano, father of Jane Rose Staiano Piacentini ‘70Francesco Staropoli, father-in-law of Karen Powell Staropoli ‘75Eva Diasy Urdaz, mother-in-law of Eileen Finn Urdaz ’77, and grandmother of Patricia Urdaz ‘08John Vatasin, grandfather of Elena Marie Vatasin ‘12Zofia Walentowicz, mother of Henry Walentowicz, Esq., former Board Member, and mother-in-law of Kathleen Trestka Walentowicz ‘68Richard Walters, brother of Coni Walters ‘76Sister Mary Hortulane Wierciszewska, sister of Sister Mary Adalbert Wierciszewska ‘40Michael Zazula, father of Karen Zazula Hooker ‘74Carleen Antonicelli Zink, sister of Dr. Phyllis Antonicelli DiAmbrosio ’62 and the late Elizabeth Antonicelli Vecchione ‘68
The Alumnae Memorian Liturgy will be celebrated on Sunday, November 4, 2012 at 9 AM in the Convent Chapel.
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Alumnae NewsSister Mary Alicia Adametz ‘64 has been promoted to the Felician Services, Inc. in Beaver Fall, Pennsylvania. We wish Sister Alicia the best in her new position.
Nancy Salomone Eisenberg ‘66 retired from her position as Associate Director of Development at ICHS. We cannot thank her enough for all the great things she did for us while she was here!
Elaine Witkowski Rutigliano ‘74 participated in The Making Strides for Breast Cancer Society. Many of her ICHS classmates have been supporting Elaine in her fundraising efforts. Hopefully, together we can find a cure and wipe out this disease and all cancers for good!
Jennifer Berge ’87 married Richard E. Hrazanek in 2002. They are proud parents of Helen (7), Richie (5) and Paul (3). Jen earned a BA from Fordham University and an MS from Pace University. Jennifer is a stay at home mom and hopes to return to her career in elementary education when her children get older.
Susan Nogaj ‘93 married John Matteson in November 2011. We wish them much love and happiness.
Dr. Marylynn Snyder ’93, addressed IC’s Class of 2012 on June 2nd. Dr. Snyder currently conducts research at the Weill Medical College of Cornell University, in the Department of Physiology and Biophysics, where her focus is the mechanisms of breast cancer metastasis. Dr. Snyder published numerous articles in many publications including the Journal of Biological Chemistry and the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences USA, and she is a member of the New York Academy of Sciences-Science Alliance. We thank Dr. Synder tremendously for delivering an inspirational speech at Commencement 2012.
Jill Taylor ‘00 married Christian Merzeau in June 2012. We wish them much love and happiness.
Christina Taylor ‘02 married Sean Wefers in September 2011. We wish them much love and happiness.
Keesha Frederic ‘04 is a recipient of A $10,000 Robert Wood Johnson Foundation scholarship . Keesha is one of five qualified applicants enrolled in the Felician College Accelerated Bachelor’s Program to BSN program.
Victoria Ebbinghousen ‘07 graduated from St. Peter’s college, Sigma Tau Delta. She has now been accepted
into Fordam University, and is pursuing a Masters in Social Work.
Kathleen Valentinetti ’07 again made the Dean’s List at Caldwell College before graduating in May with a B.F.A in Graphic Design. Congratulations!
Kaitlyn McFarlane ’08 is student teaching at Lodi High School and graduated from Caldwell College in May 2012.
Courtney McManus ’08 is President of the Alpha Chi National Honor Society and has been accepted to Loyola for graduate school. Congratulations!
Casey Dotson ‘09 made the Dean’s list of Johnson and Wales University in Providence, Rhode Island. She also completed an internship at Walt Disney World in Orlando Florida.
Ellen Pulsinelle ’09 is the president of Zeta Tau Alpha at Susquehanna University.
Alexandra Mezza ’10 made the Dean’s List at Mt. Aloysius College. Congratulations!
Kelcey Castro ‘12 was nominated to the McDonald’s All American High School Basketball Team.
Devin McManus ‘12 was chosen to be honored at Seton Hall University for the state-wide celebration for National Girls and Women in Sports Day
Mary Claire Rooney ‘12 was commended in the 2012 National Merit Scholarship Program. Mary Claire placed among the top 5% of more than 1.5 million students.
Monika Jankowicz ‘12 was named Miss Polonia.
Congrats to the following Felician College Graduates: Cristina Pinto ‘02, and Brittany Theobald ’07Please send your alumnae news and updates to Nadine Mooers at; [email protected]
We’d love to hear from you!
Countdown to Our 100th Anniversary!Please join us for Immaculate Conception High School’s Homecoming Celebration & Vendor Fair
Sunday, October 21, 2012Immaculate Conception High School258 South Main StreetLodi, New Jersey
Prayer Service at 11:30 a.m. & Activities from Noon until 3 p.m.
A light lunch will be available
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In order to conserve both our natural and financial resources, the Alumnae Association will send out all event notifications via email beginning September 2012. With your help, we will be able to award larger scholarships to our students and we will also be practicing two of our Felician Core Values for ministry: re-creating a sustainable environment and promoting the common good in pursuit of peace.Please send your email address to [email protected] so that you will receive our event notifications and invitations. Please call Nadine Mooers at 973-472-7231 if you have any questions or need additional information.Thank you!
Save the Date!Immaculate Conception Upcoming Events
Homecoming…Countdown to Our 100th AnniversaryOctober 21, 2012 at 11:30 am Alumnae Memorial Mass and BreakfastNovember 4, 2012 at 9:00 am Fall Drama PresentationNovember 16-17, 2012 Christmas Tree Blessing and Christmas ConcertDecember 16, 2012 at 6 pm College Age Alumnae BreakfastDecember 21, 2012 at 9:00 am Alumnae Mother/Daughter TeaFebruary 10, 2013 at 2 pm A Taste Of…April 18, 2013 at 6:00 pm Spring MusicalApril 19-20, 2013 at 8:00 pm National Honor Society Induction CeremonyMay 9, 2013 at 7:30 pm Senior Gift Drive BreakfastMay 29, 2013 at 9:00 am Commencement Class of 2013June 1, 2013 at 11:00 am
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