The month of October has always been a special one for PreK, with in-person visits from all types of community helpers. We are blessed to have both Wolfhound parents, staff, and leaders from throughout our Hampton Roads community share their time and talent with our littlest Wolfhounds. Our community helpers are true models of what it means to be servant leaders! |
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We have many physicians in our Saint Patrick Catholic School community. Wolfhound parents Dr. Mary Huff, Dr. Laurie De Grand, Dr. Clint Enos, Dr. Courtney Courson, and Wolfhound grandparent Dr. Don Lipskis shared what type of medicine they practice and how they help people stay healthy. Wolfhound alumni dad and Norfolk Firefighter Josh Anderson shared what he does to protect our community, while fellow Wolfhound dad and Field Medical Officer Bryan Soriano, of the Chesapeake Fire Department, explained how he and his team save lives during emergencies. Nurse Karen Wohner shared how she "nurses" young students back to health in the school clinic and School Chaplin and Rector of the Basilica of St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception Father Jim Curran spoke about how he was called to serve others as a priest. Wolfhound parent Kate Ryan showed how she raises much-needed funds for CHKD, while Wolfhound parent and staff member Dan Pellegrino brought our PreK students to their feet with the magic of music. The students also loved learning about baking from Wolfhound alumni dad and owner of Elite Custom Cakes, Jose Hinsch. (Eating the delicious cupcakes he made was especially fun!)
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Mrs. Mazzari spoke about what it takes to be a Head of School, Wolfhound parent Dr. Lisa Boice, DDS talked to our students about how to keep their teeth healthy, and Wolfhound parent Juliet Bickford-Guglielmo explained how she keeps the community informed as a news anchor!
As Mr. Rogers once said, "Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping." We would like to thank all of our community helpers for taking the time to share their stories and for inspiring our youngest Wolfhounds! |
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On Friday October 17, Wolfhound students, faculty, and staff donned pink tops, sneakers, bows and other accessories to support Breast Cancer Awareness Month. This annual day of solidarity with those affected by breast cancer allows our community to come together as a family and show how we stand by each other - even during the most challenging times.
After school, our Seventh and Eighth Grade Girls Volleyball teams hosted their annual Pink-Out games at 4:00 and 5:15 pm. This year, all proceeds from special concessions and raffles benefited Coastal Hope for Healing, a local organization that supports breast cancer patients recovering from reconstructive surgery. We would like to thank our athletes, parents, and coaches for showing us how to serve and lead with spirit! The Pink-Out event raised a total of $900! Through the Life of Spirit and the Life of Vocation, our students are called to serve others and lead with empathy and compassion. This is just one example of how Saint Patrick Catholic School empowers each Wolfhound to be a courageous servant leader! |
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Each year from September 15 to October 15, Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage Month by celebrating the histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America. At Saint Patrick, we celebrated as a Wolfhound community with our very own Fiesta Latina on Thursday, October 9!
Students and parents, with “passports'' in hand, took a tour around the Green and explored the uniqueness of a variety of Latin and South American countries. Attendees sampled culinary delights, enjoyed music, made crafts, and viewed special performances by the Panamanian Folkloric Group of Hampton Roads and Mis Raíces Bailan Folkloric! Thank you to Spanish teachers, Sra. Mueller, Sra. Avila, and Mr. Burke for organizing the festivities and to everyone who joined us for this special celebration. This was the 10th anniversary of Fiesta Latina, so we could not have been more excited to have such a great turnout! Gracias!
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Halloween is always a treat at Saint Patrick Catholic School, and this year was no exception! Celtic Council Executive Officers and Class Representatives planned several events prior to All Hallows’ Eve. Our Fifth through Eighth Grade students enjoyed a Halloween Movie Night complete with popcorn, candy, and drinks on Friday, October 17. In addition, Middle School students donned their costumes for the annual Halloween Dance on Friday, October 24. A photo booth, colorful Halloween lighting, fun-loving DJ, and plenty of yummy treats made for a festive night. This year’s costume contest included prizes for the most realistic, most creative, scariest, funniest, and best homemade costume.
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Our students were thrilled with the return of the Trick-or-Treat Trail on Friday, October 31. Thank you to the Celtic Council, class representatives, and faculty and staff volunteers who worked hard to decorate the school and create a wonderful Halloween experience for all our students. Over 400 pumpkins marked the trail, leading students to different stations with fun and spooky themes. Our costumed Wolfhounds were very excited to receive a treat at each stop along the trail! |
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Enduring Legacy, Endless Possibilities |
The 2025 school year marks the 20th anniversary of educating tomorrow’s leaders at Saint Patrick Catholic School. As we embark on this milestone, we invite you to join us at the Enduring Legacy, Endless Possibilities Breakfast!
This event in support of our Enduring Legacy ~ Endless Possibilities Capital Campaign presents an exceptional opportunity to build on our first 20 years of educational excellence by supporting upgrades to our physical structures that enhance student learning and creativity, improve safety and accessibility, expand community involvement, and promote interdisciplinary learning.
Your involvement - at whatever level is meaningful to you - is vital to our efforts. We understand everyone has a unique giving capacity, but your participation in our Capital Campaign and attendance at the Breakfast speaks volumes. Please plan to join us at Saint Patrick Catholic School on Thursday, November 20 from 8:15 - 9:15 AM for great fellowship, dynamic speakers, and a big announcement! Your support will help ensure Saint Patrick Catholic School continues to serve generations of students in the future!
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Wolfhound Alumni Spotlights |
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Corinne (Lyons) Hupp (Class of 2009) and her husband Tim were recently blessed with a beautiful baby boy! Congratulations to the Hupp family! |
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Anne Dorsey (Class of 2010) is currently living in the Bay Area of California and working as a staff software engineer and a manager for Waymo (Google's self-driving car), but will be returning to Norfolk to speak at the Enduring Legacy, Endless Possibilities Breakfast on Thursday, November 20. Anne also recently got engaged to her fiancé and we couldn't be more excited for her! Congratulations to you both! |
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Ryan Ratcliff (Class of 2010) got married on October 11, 2025. Two of Ryan’s groomsman are fellow Wolfhound alums - Chase Main (2010, 2nd from right) and Hunter Main (2012, far right). |
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Sophia Gunter (Class of 2017) who discovered her passion for the stage as a member of the Saint Patrick Catholic School Theatre Troupe will soon be making her national tour debut as Lauren in the musical Kinky Boots! Congratulations! |
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Michaela B. (Class of 2023) recently reached 1,000 assists as a member of the Norfolk Academy Varsity Girls Volleyball team! |
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We want to hear from you! Reach out to Dan Pellegrino to share your story and update us on your professional, academic, athletic, and/or service-related pursuits. We can't wait to hear from you! Once a Wolfhound, Always a Wolfhound! |
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