Maura Smith (Cantwell) (1982)

Mary Ellen,

Damian Ranelli (1983)  was the one taking the professional pictures at the Reunion. He has recently added pictures to this site. To see his pictures, as well as others that have been shared, click on the "Reunion Photos"  link on the left side of this page.

Maura Smith (Cantwell) (1982)

Below is a letter that Fran Laffin wrote to the South Catholic Community in February 2010.

Dear Friends,

Laurie Cleghorn (Stone)

Thanks to all the organizers and Fran Laffin for the wonderful SCHS Reunion!  It was a joy to learn that my students and those I didn't get the opportunity to teach went on to lead productive, fascinating, and successful lives.  Some are even ahead of me on the retirement ladder which kind of blew my mind!  I'm grateful for all the things I learned from my students and fellow faculty members.  South was my first and happiest ever job and I count myself lucky to have been included in the South 'family' of terrific people.  If any of you get to Castine, Maine and need a place to stay, just email me and we'll get the guest room ready.  Laurie (Pisch) Stone

Theresa Allen (1976)

Hey everyone,  Jackie Allen-Doucot South Catholic's own "Catholic Worker" is having a fund raiser.  Let's gather to support the great work.

     Peter and the Wolf

            and the 

       Carnival of Animals

A performance for all ages by the Kelet Duo*

& Narrated by Paul Hansen

(A 90-minute performance, including intermission)

Includes a Silent Auction and Art Show

For the benefit of the Hartford Catholic Worker and

Camp Ahimsa of the Voluntown Peace Trust

Sunday, September 19 – 4 p.m.

Immanuel Congregational Church

10 Woodland St.  Hartford

Tickets:  Adults $20; Children, 12 and under, $10

Doors open for silent auction bidding at 3:30 p.m.  

Bidding will continue after the performance.

                                      he *Kelet Duo is comprised of Taiwanese

                             pianist Pi-Hsun Shih (left) and Hungarian

                                     violinist Katalin Viszmeg. Both are exten-                                                   sively involved in music education and have

                                     been recognized for their motivating outreach                                                  programs for students of all ages.

ADVANCE TICKET SALES:  CONTACT   Sister Elaine Betoncourt 

at  sebcsj@hotmail.com  or call 860-586-8637

Carolyn Camarco (D'Onofrio) (1972)

Linda Rucci (DeNovellis) (1971)

Unfortunately, I wasn't able to attend the reunion.  Looking forward to future gatherings.

I wanted to write to inform classmates that March 2010 I was shocked to read an obituary for Kelley McGarvey (Adams). You may remember her twin John; he wrote the most amazing entry in her online obituary. They were extremely close. Kelley and her husband Joel had three children.

If anyone knows an email address for Lavinia Barry, I would appreciate it if you could send it to my email lindenov@yahoo.com. Otherwise, does anyone know how to contact her?

Linda Rucci (DeNovellis)

Cromwell, CT

Nancy Nadeau (Beausoleil) (1977)

Any news on an upcoming reunion?

Nancy Nadeau Beausoleil class of 77

Maura Smith (Cantwell) (1982)

Nancy, we've been busy getting ready to roll out information on the 50th Anniversary Celebration. Please check out the home page for the announcement and a link to the RSVP.

I hope you are able to attend and ask that you help us to spread the word about the 50th Anniversary Celebration and this website.

Maura Smith Cantwell- Class of 82

Maura Smith (Cantwell) (1982)

This message was sent out to all registered members on August 22, 2011-

Dear Fellow Rebels:

Now that summer is quickly coming to a close, it's time to start planning to join your fellow classmates, faculty and friends at the 50th Anniversary Celebration on October 7th at the Aqua Turf.  Believe it or not, it's only 46 days away! 

The committee has worked hard all summer planning for this special evening and so far we have received a tremendous response - it's going to be a huge event! There is SO much excitement surrounding this celebration - especially from the faculty! 

The Aqua Turf is a beautiful setting with great food, we have a dynamite band, an exciting variety of items for a Tea Cup Auction, SCHS memorabilia, and a few surprises as well.   Although this is not a sit down dinner, tables will be arranged by year of graduation - providing everyone with an opportunity to reacquaint with fellow classmates!

Friends, this is the 50th Anniversary Celebration and there will not be another event like this for another 5 - 10 years.  Contact your classmates, friends and family and plan to be part of a very special evening. Come join in the fun!

Please note that the deadline to purchase tickets is September 15th and tickets cannot be purchased at the door ... so don't wait any longer!  A PDF of the 50th Anniversary RSVP, which can be printed off and mailed in with your check, is located at the ClassCreator website homepage https://www.classcreator.com/Hartford-CT-South-Catholic-1965-1991/class_index.cfm or can send your email address to the Committee and request that a copy of the RSVP be emailed to you. The Reunion Committee’s email address is SouthCatholicReunion@gmail.com . Any questions can also be directed to the email address above.

A special MASS will also be celebrated by the Rev. Henry Frascadore, former principal of South Catholic at 2 p.m. on Sunday, October 9 at the Cathedral of St. Joseph in Hartford.

Additional information about the weekend’s events will be posted on the Class Creator site using the User Forum feature, so check in at the site for updates. You can also check the User Forum for “CLASS CHATTER”, a special place for members of your class to be chatty and reconnect.

As of today, we have, 1,253 Rebels registered at the website. If you know someone who hasn’t registered, please spread the word about the website and the 50th Anniversary Celebration on October 7^th!

Something else you might want to consider attending is the 6^TH ANNUAL JOSEPH F. REILLY MEMORIAL GOLF TOURNAMENT on Saturday, September 17, 2011. Visit the ClassCreator site and click on “Golf Tournament” for more information on this event, which is open to all members of the SCHS community.

SOUTH CATHOLIC REUNION COMMITTEE

Alan Desmarais (1967)

Has any SCHS alum traveled the Camino de Santiago?

Maura Smith (Cantwell) (1982)

This announcement was sent out to all registered members on September 13, 2011-

Responses are coming in strong - Don't miss out on a very special evening! If you haven't already sent in your response, please do so soon. We are extending the RSVP date, as we now have until Thursday, September 29 to provide the Aqua Turf with a final count.

REMINDER - No tickets can be purchased at the door - so don't wait until the last minute to send in your reservation.

A special Mass will also be celebrated by the Rev. Henry Frascadore, former principal of South Catholic, at 2 p.m. on Sunday, October 9 at the Cathedral of St. Joseph in Hartford.

Visit the website for more info and any updates on the events of the weekend. Check the Message Forum for past communication sent out by the committee and the User Forum for general information, as well as a place for “Class Chatter.”

As of today, we have, 1,298 Rebels registered at the website. If you know someone who hasn’t registered, please spread the word about the website and the 50th Anniversary Celebration on October 7^th!

This is the 50th Anniversary Celebration and there will not be another event like this for another 5 - 10 years.  Contact your classmates, friends and family and plan to be part of a very special evening. Come join in the fun!

For questions or to volunteer that evening, contact the committee at -SouthCatholicReunion@gmail.com

We are looking for help with set-up, the Registration Table, assisting with the TEACUP action and clean-up.

Rick Darrell (1986)

Sister Elizabeth Passed Away:

http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/hartfordcourant/obituary.aspx?n=elizabeth-fitzpatrick&pid=153631985&fhid=4077

Kathleen Burke (Lauretti) (1977)

We are looking forward to 10/7!  We hope the turnout is great!

Kathleen Burke (Lauretti) (1977)

Anyone else fromthe Class of '77 planning on attending?

Maura Smith (Cantwell) (1982)

This message was sent out on Sunday, Oct. 2 to all registered members of this site-

For those attending the 50^th Celebration this Friday, Oct. 7 and the Mass on Sunday, Oct. 9 –

Answers to a few commonly asked questions and things you may want to know-

·      Dress for the evening is business casual.

·      Plan ahead and bring some extra cash for the evening's festivities.

·      Reminder that this event is cash bar.

·      The evening will also feature a Teacup Auction with over 40 outstanding prizes generously donated by Hartford area businesses, alumni and friends.  Tickets will be sold as:  10 /$10 or 25/$20.  Your support of this auction is greatly appreciated.

·      South Catholic Memorabilia will also be sold during the evening, so please plan to bring some extra cash for these items as well.  T-shirts, hoodies and blankets are expected to be sold.

·      The band for the evening is SHADED SOUL - One of Hartford's Hottest Bands featuring: Motown, Rhythm & Blues, Jazz, Rock, and Soul Music from the 60’s, 70’s and 80’s.    http://www.shadedsoulband.com/

·      Link to Directions to the Aqua Turf- http://www.aquaturfclub.com/

·        Mass will be celebrated at Cathedral of Saint Joseph in Hartford on Sunday, Oct. 9, 2011, at 2PM.  Father Frascedore will be the Principal Celebrant and Homilist.  The Most Reverend Henry J. Mansell, Archbishop of Hartford will preside over Mass & the Concelebrants will include:  Rev. William O’Keefe, Rev. William L. Traxl, Rev. Arthur J. Murphy, Rev. Salvatore D. Altavista, Rev. James M. Moran, Rev. George M. Couturier, and Rev. Joseph G. Ryan. All faculty, family and friends are welcome to attend Mass. Please plan to join us for a very special afternoon.

·        As of this afternoon, we have 1,350 Rebels registered at our site and reconnecting with old friends. We started the site in March of 2010 and through word-of-mouth and social media we've located all of these former students and staff without an alumni office to provide us with contact info or to support us financially.  Please take a few minutes to and pass this info along to your friends. South is still a very special place for so many of us and we want to make sure we connect with as many people as we can.

https://www.classcreator.com/Hartford-CT-South-Catholic-1965-1991/class_index.cfm  

·        If you're on Facebook, we have a group page you should join- https://www.facebook.com/groups/297211457186/

The Reunion Committee

SouthCatholicReunion@gmail.com

Sue Lynch (Breen) (1977)

Many graduates of South Catholic began their education at St. Augustine School in Hartford.  Check out the story from the Hartford Courant on Sunday.  This school is once again coming alive and could use your support.

Come and visit!

www.courant.com/community/hartford/hc-hartford-st-augustine-0929-20111002,0,409176.story 

Carol-Lynn Liberator (Miller) (1976)

I wish all the best to those who are attending this re-union on Friday night.  I am unable to come to this one but I will attend the Sunday Mass.  Hope to see you all there and lets FILL THAT CHURCH.    God Bless you all.

I would like to encourage any MEN to attend the www.CtCatholicmen.org Conference at St Dominics in Southington on Oct 22 .  It is going to be a powerful mens day there.  Great speakers.  Lunch included in price.    Don't miss it.     THIS IS YOUR DAY. 

Carol-Lynn (liberator) Miller

Carol-Lynn Liberator (Miller) (1976)

To Alan Desmarais,

ON Friday OCTOBER 7,  selected  MOVIE THEATERS WILL  BEGIN PRESENTING :

  www.theway-themovie.com

The movie is about the camino de Santiago.   I am looking forward to going to it.

The WAY will be at AMC LOEWS in Plainville on Friday, OCTOBER 21

An interview was on EWTN's "the World over" about this very movie this past week

The WAY of St James is the Spiritual  Trekking Journey for a pilgrimage of St James in Spain.

There are many different ways one can take. It can take weeks. 

 I myself have not been on this pilgrimage.    YsiC,   your sister in Christ, Carol-Lynn Miller

Mary Ellen Ceraldi (Havanec) (1974)

Eileen Fazioli (1965)

Hello Fellow Southies-  only heard about this reunion yesterday.  Am sorry to miss it. 

Alan Desmarais (1967)

The Camino de Santiago does have many paths. The most popular and the one identified in the movie "The Way" is the Camino Frances. It starts in St Jean Pied de Port in France and ends in Santiago de Campostela in Spain. It is a 480 mile journey across some of the most beautiful land in Spain. And yes it takes 4-6 weeks or so for most people  to walk it.  It is a well traveled route with refugios ( traveler hostels) every 5 -10 miles or so. There may only be 1,000 Americans who walk it each year. 

I will be leaving in May 2012 for those who are interested in learning more.

Alan 

Paula Crugliano (Lajoie) (1976)

Damian,

Thanks so much for taking our class of 76 picture for us. I knew you took great pictures and the pictures came out wonderful. Thanks again !!!!

Paula Lajoie Class of 76

Thadine Ryan (Haner) (1979)

Thank you to everyone who has posted photos of the reunion. Living so far away it just isn't possible to attend. I know all of us have aged but seeing these photos with everyones smiles it brings me right back to the good olde days of being a South Catholic Rebel!

Love to all,

Thadine Ryan Haner - Class of "79  

Leasella Reeves (Bongiovanni) (1990)

I was very disappointed to learn that I missed the reunion. I graduated from South Catholic in 1990. I reside in Philadelphia, PA now. I'm currently busy planning for a wedding! I found all my photos from high school. I plan to share them with everyone soon.

I am interested to learn about upcoming events.

Thank you,

Leasella "Lea" Reeves

Allison Karkos (Hoffman) (1975)

Hi Joanne, I am actually on the west coast in beautiful Thousand Oaks Ca.. Its  a little north of L>A> Hope to hear from you!

Allison Hofmanh