Enduring Legacy, Endless Possibilities |
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On Thursday, November 20, Wolfhound parents, grandparents, alumni, and friends of Saint Patrick Catholic School attended the Enduring Legacy, Endless Possibilities Breakfast. Known in previous years as the Returning Thanks Breakfast, this event was held in support of our Enduring Legacy, Endless Possibilities Capital Campaign. This Campaign offers the School the 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. We were grateful to welcome so many members of our community back to campus in support of the School’s mission of educating and nurturing the whole child – mind, body, and spirit!
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Guests were greeted by our always impressive student Legati and escorted to the gymnasium where they joined their table captains for the official program. Eighth Grade student and Celtic Council President Toni M. began by welcoming our guests and introducing Father Jim Curran, Saint Patrick Catholic School Chaplain and Rector of the Basilica of St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception, who delivered the invocation.
As attendees began enjoying their breakfast, Head of School Lauren Mazzari welcomed everyone and spoke to the significance of this event. She hoped “to give equal importance to the rich legacy and the values that define the Saint Patrick experience, while looking ahead to build a sustainable and bright future for future generations of Wolfhounds.” This is a special time in which our community is celebrating both the twentieth year of this beautiful campus, and the possibilities we can achieve through the success of the comprehensive Capital Campaign.
Mrs. Mazzari went on to reveal exciting campus enhancements that include an expansion of the theater and outdoor learning park, but also the continuation of a Master Teacher Endowment and support for Financial Aid. TowneBank has generously offered a $500,000 matching gift in the hopes of inspiring our community to step up, so Mrs. Mazzari encouraged all Wolfhounds to “give what they can to ensure that Saint Patrick not only has a lasting legacy, but a future filled with endless possibilities.” The highlight of her speech, however, was the announcement that our new state-of-the art theater will be named the John H. Tucker, Jr. Theater in honor of Mr. Tucker’s powerful legacy and contributions to our School community. We can’t think of a better way to honor Mr. Tucker!
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After a moving video presentation, Lauren Mazzari introduced Anne Hobbs Dorsey, Class of 2010. After graduating from Saint Patrick, Anne went on to graduate from the Granby High School International Baccalaureate and NORSTAR programs before earning a degree from the California Institute of Technology. In 2014, Anne was invited to the White House where she was awarded the Presidential Scholar medallion by President Barack Obama. She holds 6 patents, worked on the Mars rover Perseverance, and currently works at Waymo, leading a team focused on pedestrian and cyclist interactions.
Anne is already quite accomplished, but she credits Saint Patrick for giving her the tools to think critically, manage personal and professional relationships, and dream big through the support of Wolfhound teachers and staff. Anne said that she uses “what she learned from Choice Theory and success plans every day in her job.” She also remembers cutting out a newspaper article about Google’s self-driving car and bringing it into Saint Patrick to share. She remembered the article was critical of the technology, but that her teachers - sensing her excitement - encouraged her to think about “how she could help make self-driving cars possible.” Even though she lives in California for her work with Waymo, Saint Patrick still “feels like home” to Anne. She is grateful to see that the legacy of teaching the whole child continues today.
Our next speaker was current and alumni parent Tessa Robinson. She spoke about her Navy family’s journey from Guam to Norfolk and how they found a new home at Saint Patrick. She shared the countless memories and experiences that have made this school so special for her family. As her son Logan prepares to graduate in June and join his sister Lucy as a fellow Wolfhound alum, Tessa reminded all of us that “there’s no place like home.”
Our final speaker was Founding Principal Steve Hammond who reflected on the Catholic Church's belief that true education “strives for the complete formation of the human person” and that the School’s mission to nurture the whole child - mind, body, and spirit - is more important than ever. He closed by asking all those in attendance to support Saint Patrick through the Enduring Legacy, Endless Possibilities Capital Campaign to ensure this school will thrive for generations to come.
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We truly appreciate all of the board members, parent ambassadors, table captains, volunteers, and sponsors who helped make the Enduring Legacy, Endless Possibilities Breakfast possible.
If you would like to make a donation to the Enduring Legacy, Endless Possibilities Capital Campaign, please click HERE or on the QR Code below. Every gift will be matched by TowneBank, so double your impact today! |
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We were thrilled to welcome our grandparents and special friends back to campus for Grandparents Day this year. Many grandparents traveled long distances to attend the celebration on Tuesday, November 25, and it warmed our hearts to be a part of their Thanksgiving festivities! |
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The morning began with a special Snapshot Tour for over 60 guests. Wolfhound grandparent and founding Saint Patrick Board Member Donny Price shared what he feels makes the School so special. Our Legati (student ambassadors) then took over the tour and spoke eloquently about the Life Ofs that are the foundation of our educational program of Total Formation. Students in PreK through Sixth Grade entertained over 600 “grandfriends” with music from a choral revue entitled “American Pop Forever: Five Decades of Rock ‘n Roll Gold” and were enthusiastically directed by both our Music Director Christopher Kypros and Music Teacher Dionne Smith. Seventh and Eighth Grade students hosted the The Joan Maus Middle School Art Show in the Frances M. and Harvey L. Lindsay, Jr. Art Connector. Our students showcased artwork inspired by DaVinci, Fauvism, Pelissier, and Picasso. This show was curated by Fine Arts Chair Jacki Voorhies and Art Teacher Susan Wilcox. We are thankful so many of our Wolfhound grandparents were able to join us and see for themselves how our Fine Arts Team truly brings out the best in our students and inspires their creativity each and every day! |
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On Monday, November 10, we held our annual Veteran’s Day ceremony to honor all our servicemen and women (past and present) that lead by example as true servant leaders. Who better to teach our children the meaning of living one’s faith through courageous and selfless service to others than our military?
Organized by Fifth Grade Teacher and military spouse Brigid Barrineau, several of our military-connected students led this special ceremony. Second through Eighth Grade students were joined by parents and grandparents who are active duty or retired members of our military as we celebrated the Army, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard, Marine Corps, and Space Force.
Eighth Grade students Alice S. and Hannah W. welcomed everyone in attendance and Head of School Lauren Mazzari led us in an opening prayer. This was followed by the presentation of the flag and the Pledge of Allegiance. After honoring each branch of the United States military with a lantern and their respective uniform seal, a single rose and candle were placed on the stage to honor all those that have made the ultimate sacrifice. Following this solemn remembrance, quotes from past U.S. presidents and generals were read aloud. Their words spoke to the courage and sense of duty all service men and women embody by joining the United States Armed Forces. We then took a reflective moment to pause and remember the fallen, before we had active duty and retired military personnel in attendance stand and be recognized. This was followed by an acknowledgment of all the military-connected spouses and students in the theater. To close out the program, Mrs. Barrineau recited the Prayer of Saint Michael and was followed by Sixth Grade student Rhys H. who led us in the singing of America the Beautiful.
Our entire Saint Patrick Catholic School community is deeply grateful for the many sacrifices made by those in the military and by their families in order to protect and serve our country. We are proud to be a Purple Star School - a military-friendly school that has demonstrated a major commitment to students and families connected to our nation’s military - and that nearly 35% of our students are military-connected. We keep all veterans and military-connected families in our prayers and hearts as we try to follow their examples.
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Coach Christian Mallory, with the help of Assistant Coaches Omari Peterkin and Erika McCullough, led the Girls Tennis Team to a winning record of 4-3, after the same team did not win a single match in 2024. We truly appreciated the coaches helping their players develop their skills. The team was anchored by #1 Isla W. and #2 Jennifer W., and despite practicing on the overgrown Larchmont tennis courts with much of the team playing multiple sports, the team put it all together when it mattered most. Congratulations to our tennis team!
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Coaches Bernardo Canga and Tom Emerick led the Boys Gold Soccer Team to a 9-3-1 season, securing the #2 seed in the ETIS Championship. After two narrow one-goal playoff victories, the Wolfhounds scored in the first two minutes of the final, gave up three goals, and bombarded the opposing goal until the very last second. They eventually fell 3-2 to the undefeated champions Norfolk Christian, but returned Wolfhound soccer to their rightful place competing for championships. Thank you Coach Bernardo and Coach Tom and the entire Gold team for your efforts.
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Coaches McKenzie Ashe and Michael Renda returned to coach our Boys Green Soccer Green Team after leading the girls to a second place finish this past spring. Despite playing older teams in many of their games, the Green Team finished with a 5-5-1 record that included a three-game unbeaten run to end the season. The boys were led by three Seventh Grade boys - Henry B., Charles U., and Logan A. - who used their experience to hold it down on defense and in goal. Meanwhile, Sixth Grade boys Bowman O. and Benson R. provided many of the goals up top. Congratulations on a great season!
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Our 46-person Cross Country Team was led by Head Coach Alison Tem and four faculty members - Marilyn Ertel, Anne Cummings, Dan Pellegrino, and Laurel Patterson. Once again, youth was on display much of the season as many of our top finishers were only fourth, fifth, and sixth graders every meet. Coach Tem and her staff spent hours after school and on weekends getting the team in shape and the Wolfhounds put on a great display at the Catholic Championships. The girls, led by #2 finisher Monica T. and #3 finisher Bailey B., came in second among the competing schools, with Lise L., Evie W., and Alice S. finishing close behind to add to our final score. After sitting out much of the season due to injury, Eighth Grade student Brennan M. finished in 10th to lead the boys to a fourth place finish!
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Head Coach Fred Myers, along with Assistant Coach Julia Mininberg taught our Eighth Grade Girls Volleyball Team the ins and outs of high level volleyball. Coming off a championship in Seventh Grade, the expectations were high, and the team started off hot before running into some really solid teams later in the season. They were eventually knocked out in the quarterfinals, but they did manage to chalk up another win over the teachers in the Eighth Grade vs. Teachers game on Halloween. Congratulations on a great volleyball career to our 8th graders!
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After assisting the Seventh Grade champions last year, Coach Nate Laurin was voluntold to take over a team of his own. Being Mr. Laurin, he put his entire effort into the team and along with assistant Sophia Kowalski guided the Girls Green Volleyball Team to a 13-4 record and #4 seed in the tournament. They rattled off five wins to close the season, and took the eventual champions to a third set in the semifinals before falling 15-12. They were the only team all season to force a match against the eventual champions to a third set!
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The eventual champions were led by Coaches Lindsay Heath and Drew Webb who brought their high-level playing and coaching experience to a group that had not played before, and helped mold them into a well-oiled machine that pushed aside the entire league enroute to a perfect 17-0 record. The Girls Gold Volleyball Team's consistent serving and three hit rallies overwhelmed opponents. In the championship game, they kept their cool against a tough team from St. Gregory the Great, and eventually closed them out in dominant fashion during the second set. Congrats to our Challenger Division volleyball champions!
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