Thursday’s Results
Varsity Boys’ Basketball
Score: Bloomfield 57, NWC 53 (CCC Tournament)
Stats: Luca Mirabello ‘18 – 15 pts, Primo Spears ‘20 – 15 pts
Played well: Christopher Chapell ’17, Cairo McCrory ‘19
Record: 12-8 (0-1)
Next Game: State Tournament TBD
Today’s Games
No athletic events today
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Saturday’s Results
Varsity Swimming
Splash Classic Results: Team finished in 6th place
Stats: Natalie Smith ’17 – 1st place 50 FR and 2nd place overall, Laura Kunkel ’17 – 4th place 200 FR, Brianna Dorbuck ‘17 & Rachael Krawiecki ’17 both swam personal bests in 50 FR
Record: 3-6
Next Meet: 2/27 Home vs East Catholic 3:30pm
Today’s Games
Girls’ Basketball Away at RHAM (1st Round of Class L): Varsity 7:00pm
Swimming Home vs East Catholic (Senior Day): Varsity 3:30pm
Boys’ Ice Hockey Home vs Farmington: JV 3:00pm
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Monday’s Results
Varsity Girls’ Basketball
Score: RHAM 70, NWC 41
Stats: Elizabeth Jacobs ’17 – 22 pts, Lauren Murphy ’17 – 12 pts
Played well: Caela Daly ’17, Anna Cenci ‘18
Record: 7-13 (0-1)
Varsity Swimming
Score: NWC 93, East Catholic 74
Stats: Congrats to our seven seniors – Laura Kunkel ’17, Natalie Smith ’17, Mitchell Karangekis ’17, Frankie Link ’17, Brianna Dorbuck ’17, Rachael Krawiecki ’17, Gabriella Doskos ‘17
Record: 4-6
Next Meet: 2/28 Away at Suffield/E. Windsor 4:00pm
Today’s Games
Swimming Away at Suffield/E. Windsor: Varsity 4:00pm
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Tuesday’s Results
Varsity Swimming
Score: Suffield 85, NWC 80
Stats: Matt Villani ’19 – 2nd place 200 FR, Mitchell Karangekis ’17 – 1st place 200 IM and 100 BK, Christopher Raymond ’19 – 1st place 500 FR
Record: 4-7
Next Meet: 3/1 Away at CCC Conference Meet 3:30pm
Today’s Games
Swimming Away at CCC Conference Meet: Varsity 3:30pm
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Thursday’s Results
Varsity Boys’ Ice Hockey
Score: NWC 3, East Catholic 1 (CCC Semifinals)
Goals: Ryan Sherba ’17 (2), Paul Arel ‘18
Assists: Anthony Ceolin ’17 (2)
Saves: Cal Skwara ‘19 (17)
Record: 16-3-1 (1-0)
Next Game: 3/4 Away at Trinity vs Simsbury 3:00pm
Today’s Games
No events today
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Weekend Results
Varsity Boys’ Ice Hockey
Score: NWC 5, Simsbury 3 (CCC Finals)
Goals: Ryan Sherba ’17, Paul Arel ‘18k, Anthony Ceolin ’17 (2), Brennan Horn ‘20
Assists: Anthony Ceolin ’17 (2), Ryan Sherba ’17, Kevin Eustis ’17, Paul Arel ’18, Tucker Alissi ‘17
Saves: Cal Skwara ‘19 (18)
Record: 16-3-1 (2-0)
Next Game: 3/8
Indoor Track
New England Results: Asa Guest ’17 4th place in 55m hurdles – named All-New England!
Today’s Games
No events today
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Katharine Jessen, a senior at Northwest Catholic High School West Hartford, has been named a National Merit Finalist.
Last September the National Merit Scholarship Program recognized approximately 16,000 students across the country who scored exceptionally well on the 2015 PSAT (Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test), also known as NMSQT (National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test).
Over 1.6 million students in more than 22,000 high schools across the country entered the 2017 National Merit Scholarship Program by taking the exam. The pool of Semifinalists was comprised of less than one percent of U.S. high school seniors.
In February the National Merit Scholarship Program named approximately 15,000 college-bound students as Finalists. This esteemed group of students will now receive a portion of its $33 million scholarship fund -- money provided by hundreds of businesses, colleges, and universities who share NMSC’s goals of recognizing the nation’s most academically accomplished.
Katharine Jessen of Northwest Catholic High School is among this elite. Jessen submitted a comprehensive scholarship application, detailing her academic record, participation in activities, and leadership abilities, and was selected based on her achievements.
John Cusson, Academic Dean at Northwest Catholic High School said, “Kate is an extremely hard working and involved student who brings a great deal to the Northwest Catholic community. Beyond that, she has a genuine thirst for information and knowledge. These traits will serve her well in future endeavors.”
Northwest Catholic High School congratulates all the National Merit Finalists across the United States. To learn more about the National Merit Scholarship Program, visit www.nationalmerit.org/. To learn more about Northwest Catholic and its challenging academic program, visit www.northwestcatholic.org/.
United States District Judge Michael P. Shea ’85 returned to Northwest Catholic High School in West Hartford February 16, 2017 to speak to Advanced Placement U.S. Government students about the U.S. judicial system.
Judge Shea began by explaining the pyramid system of the courts. His lesson was especially effective as he humbly described how his own decisions can be overturned by the Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit. Personalizing the experience for the students, Shea admitted, “If you don’t like what Judge Shea says, you can try to appeal the decision.”
He continued with this straightforward and interactive approach throughout his presentation, asking questions, such as “Where can a case ultimately go?” On cue the students responded, “The Supreme Court.” Shea followed with, “And how many Supreme Court Justices are there?” And the students reflexively answered, “Nine.” If these questions seem simple, don’t worry, Shea quickly dug in deeper, explaining concepts such as the writ of certiorari and how difficult it is to get one’s case reviewed by the Supreme Court, as well as presenting statistics, such as the Supreme Court will listen to only 1 in 100 cases submitted, approximately 58 this year.
Shea ricocheted between basics, like the state court system being “a miniature version” of the federal system, to more heady information, such as definitions of diversity and admiralty jurisdictions. He explained to the students how the Framers of the Constitution designed the court system with intention, for example, to protect federal judges so they remain independent. In laymen’s language and with clear illustrations, Shea clarified how federal judges needn’t curry favor. He remarked, “The Framers wanted judges to make decisions based on the law, not on who they might offend.”
After providing an informative overview of the court system and the role of judges, Shea described the nomination process, using himself as an example. Shea was expert in asking his audience rhetorical questions, such as “How did you really become a judge?” And in both coherent yet sophisticated language, Shea outlined his process. Even when recounting the vetting method, he elucidated with plain questions: “Is this person smart? Is this person a jerk?”
Throughout the presentation, Northwest Catholic students asked Judge Shea insightful questions. One notable query was, “What lessons did you learn at Northwest Catholic that you’ve carried into your work as a judge?” And Shea quickly responded that the diversity at the school provided him with his greatest lesson. Shea had friends of different races and socio-economic backgrounds, focusing specifically on his close connections with African American friends and teammates. Shea noted how building relationships that both transcend and bridge race and socio-economics have informed his work and life.
A second especially astute question was, “What do you think the biggest obstacles to justice are?” And Shea made plain how wealth and education provide privilege. He discussed ways in which he works to balance the scales, using the example of a person coming to court without representation. He said judges must work especially hard to listen very carefully to
determine if the person has a claim. There are other important angles or elements a judge may use to bring fairness, but Shea admitted that wealth and education play their roles.
Shea concluded with perhaps the greatest lesson of the lecture: the value of listening. He granted that being a judge is not right for everyone (but absolutely right for him). He tactfully yet directly spelled out that not everyone is good at listening nor does everyone want to be. He drove home the point that judges must be able to listen. People must be heard, want to be heard, need to be heard, and he is determined to do that. Shea concluded, “When I was your age, I thought I knew all the answers. I am not that way anymore.”
More on United States District Judge for the District of Connecticut Michael P. Shea
Michael P. Shea was sworn in as a United States District Judge on December 31, 2012. He was born in Hartford, Connecticut in 1967. Judge Shea graduated from Northwest Catholic High School in West Hartford in 1985. He went on to Amherst College, graduating with a B.A., summa cum laude, in 1989. Shea graduated from Yale Law School in 1993.
After earning his J.D., Shea clerked for Judge James L. Buckley of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit. Later he joined Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP as an associate, first in the firm’s Washington, D.C. office and then in its Brussels office. His practice focused on U.S. and European antitrust matters.
In 1998 Shea returned to Hartford and joined Day, Berry & Howard LLP, now known as Day Pitney LLP. He became a partner in 2003. At Day Pitney, Shea focused on commercial litigation, mass torts, First Amendment matters, and white collar criminal defense. He also chaired the firm’s appellate practice group. Throughout his career in private practice, Shea maintained an active pro bono practice, receiving awards from both the Hartford County and Connecticut Bar Associations for his work on behalf of indigent persons in criminal and civil cases.
On February 2, 2012, President Obama nominated Shea to be U.S. District Judge for the U.S. District Court of Connecticut. He received a hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee on March 28, 2012 and his nomination was reported to the floor on April 26, 2012. The Senate confirmed his nomination on December 5, 2012, by a vote of 72 ayes to 23 nays. He received his commission on December 7, 2012.
Judge Shea is a Bencher of the Oliver Ellsworth Inn of Court. He previously served on the Board of Directors of Nutmeg Big Brothers Big Sisters, as the Treasurer of the Connecticut Supreme Court Historical Society, and as Chair of the Antitrust Section of the Connecticut Bar Association.
On a windy morning in February, close to 100 students gathered in Northwest Catholic’s Mortensen Theater to kick off the 2017 vie for the Kids™ Business Competition. Paul Shapiro, founder and chairman of vie for the Kids™, along with mentors and guest speakers, explained the components of the competition to students from Northwest Catholic and Avon High School. Economics students from both schools are competing against each other, trying to create and execute the most successful business plan and raise the most money for childhood cancer research and support. All profits will fund clinical trials treatment and research at Connecticut Children’s Medical Center and provide financial support for cancer patients and their families.
Business plans are due February 24. The students will then carry out their business plans in an effort to deepen their understanding of business strategy, community development, and social responsibility. Each of the teams will be given seed money, and each group must find a mentor.
The idea for this competition started when founder and chairman of vie for the Kids™, Paul Shapiro, wanted to give students an experience that would prepare them for the future while teaching them to give back. Shapiro said, “These young students are bright, full of energy, and truly believe they can change the world. What they’re accomplishing is amazing, but after meeting these participants, it’s not surprising.”
During presentations to a panel of business leaders in May, each team will be evaluated on its organization, ability to work together, and execution of its business plan, as well each team’s creativity, collaboration, and financial results. Competition winners will be announced in May.
Last year’s competition at Northwest Catholic raised approximately $7500. To learn more about Northwest Catholic High School, visit northwestcatholic.org. To learn more about vie for the Kids™, visit vietocompete.com/vie-for-the-kids.php and follow them at facebook.com/vieforthekids/.
Each semester at Northwest Catholic High School in West Hartford students who earn First Honors are congratulated with a warm breakfast. On February 15 over two hundred students gathered to be recognized. But on Wednesday there was an added accolade. Seniors who earned First Honors every single semester since they began at Northwest Catholic received a plaque and special recognition for their remarkable achievement.
President and Chief Administrator David Eustis and Academic Dean John Cusson began the ceremony by congratulating all the students on their academic performance. Then guest speaker and Northwest Catholic alumna Jennie Quinn addressed the audience.
A 2003 graduate of Northwest Catholic and resident of West Hartford, Quinn applauded the students for their hard work and subsequent success, then shared a bit of her own story. After graduating from Northwest Catholic, Quinn went on to the College of the Holy Cross, earning a degree in history and environmental studies. After graduating in 2007, Quinn began her career at USI Insurance Services. Quinn later returned to school to pursue a law degree at Western New England University. Today, with her B.A. and J.D. in tow, she is an investigator for the Department of Labor, reviewing and regulating employee benefits.
Quinn began by humbling admitting she was surprised to be invited as the keynote. She graciously honored her mother, a guidance counselor at Northwest Catholic, saying, “My mother was a great counselor to me when I was in high school, and she still is today.” Quinn told the students they may feel overwhelmed at times — she admits she did too — but she assured them they will be okay. She also told the students one day soon they will greatly appreciate their education at Northwest Catholic, especially because they will discover that they’ve built strong relationships at the school. She explained how she still loves to return to Northwest Catholic and see familiar faces.
After certificates were distributed to all the students earning First Honors, the seniors who earned this distinction every semester received their plaques. Following the ceremony, David Eustis remarked, "My congratulations to the 30 seniors who were awarded plaques today for their excellence in achieving First Honors in their first seven semesters here. Their academic achievements have placed them among the most accomplished senior classes to ever graduate from Northwest Catholic.” John Cusson echoed Eustis’s sentiments, adding, “I am incredibly proud of their accomplishment. It's not easy to make First Honors, but seven times in a row is amazing!"
To learn more about academic achievement at Northwest Catholic, visit northwestcatholic.org or call 860-236-4221, ext. 140.
Northwest Catholic High School seniors proudly display their plaques earned by achieving First Honors every semester since they began as freshmen. Pictured: Brett Baker, Leanna Beaulieu, Rachel Conover, Kamryn Desrosiers, Gabriela Doskos, John Dudley, Veronica Eskander, Abigail Flower, Kelly Galeota, Brendan Gill, Christina Gluch, Katharine Jessen, Sarah Jessen, Maeve Kearns, Katelyn Konigsberg, Laura Kunkel, Elizabeth LeBlanc, Francesca Link, Joseph Morelli, Katherine Mullen, Claire Nicholas, Kennedy O’Hara, Emilia Palascak, Taylor Pane, Ellen Paradise, Theadora Petropoulos, Christopher Poniatowski, Valeria Seymour, Natalie Smith, Joshua Vallera, Shane Walsh, Mary Wood, Angel Zohrabian. Not pictured: John Allen, Brynna Ledwidge, Allyson Voelker
The Berklee College of Music hosted its 49th Annual High School Jazz Festival February 11, 2017 at the Hynes Convention Center in Boston. Northwest Catholic in West Hartford was among the 200 high schools competing at this esteemed festival and came home with four rockstar awards.
The high school instrumental and vocal jazz outfits hailing from 15 states battled in three categories: large, combo, and vocal ensembles. Within each category were divisions based on school size. More than 5,000 guests attended the festival, and a panel of Berklee’s top faculty judged each performance. The festival also included performances by Berklee faculty, tours of Berklee’s campus, and jam sessions.
This year Northwest Catholic High School’s Big Band won 1st Place in its large ensemble division. Directed by Daniel Luddy, this 18 piece big band wowed the judges with its renditions of “Such Sweet Thunder,” “Closely Dancing,” and “Coconut Champagne.” Soloists included Sarah Jessen ’17 (trumpet), Katharine Jessen ’17 (baritone saxophone), Marcos Garcia ’18 (trombone), and Carter Horton ’18 (percussion).
Luddy remarked, “The band’s chemistry really came together on Saturday. The students definitely earned their awards. They have worked hard, and not just for a little while. They have been working for years, some of them playing together for more than four years.”
NWC’s Jazz Singers won 5th Place in its Vocal Jazz Ensemble division, an impressive showing where only 12 ensembles were ranked. The Jazz Singers crooned a samba tune “No More Blues,” a Sinatra-like arrangement of “Come Fly with Me,” and “Days of Wine and Roses” by Henry Mancini.
Jazz Singers director Daniel Avery said, “There’s great camaraderie in this group. They look our for one another and they hold one another accountable. Still, there’s no substitute for talent. They are the most talented singers in the school.”
Northwest Catholic celebrated individual successes as well at the event, as Sarah Jessen, a NWC senior trumpet player, won the Outstanding Musicianship Award in the Class L5 category, and Emily Driscoll, a senior vocal star at the school, won the Judges’ Award for Jazz Choir in her division.
Both ensembles represented Northwest Catholic proudly at this annual event, the largest of its kind in the United States. Top-ranked ensembles are awarded partial scholarships to Berklee’s Five Week Summer Performance Program, and individual students are invited to audition for tuition scholarships towards the full-time program or Berklee’s Five Week Summer Performance Program.
To learn more about Northwest Catholic High School’s music programs, visit northwestcatholic.org. To learn more about the Berkeley High School Jazz Festival, visit festival.berkleejazz.org.
Northwest Catholic High School’s Big Band won 1st Place in the large ensemble division at the 49th Annual High School Jazz Festival at the Berklee College of Music.
Northwest Catholic’s Jazz Singers won 5th Place in its Vocal Jazz Ensemble division.
Sarah Jessen of Colebrook, a NWC senior trumpeter, won the Outstanding Musicianship Award.jpg
NWC choral director Daniel Avery stands with Emily Driscoll of Avon, who won the Judges’ Award for Jazz Choir.
The NWC Dramateurs is proud to present
The Little Mermaid
in the Northwest Catholic High School Richard Rice Auditorium
Thursday, March 30 @7pm
Friday, March 31 @7pm
Saturday, April 1 @7pm
Sunday, April 2 @2pm
Purchase your tickets for the show at http://nwcath.tix.com/Schedule.aspx?OrgNum=4669&framed=true
Learn about sponsorship opportunities by visiting northwestcatholic.org/MermaidSponsorship. Become a Silver, Gold, or Platinum supporter or a Friend to the Dramateurs. We welcome your donation, no matter the size. Your name, your family's name, or your company's name can appear in the program.
Tuesday’s Results
Varsity Boys’ Basketball
Score: NWC 65, Wethersfield 48
Stats: Cairo McCrory – 21 pts, Primo Spears ‘20 – 16 pts
Played well: Christopher Chapell ’17, Luca Mirabello ‘18
Record: 12-8 (1-1)
Next Game: 3/9 Away at Sacred Heart 7:00pm
Today’s Games
Boys’ Ice Hockey Home vs St. Joseph: Varsity 7:30pm
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Wednesday’s Results
Varsity Boys’ Ice Hockey
Score: NWC 6, St. Joseph 2 (1st Round of Division I Tournament)
Goals: Ryan Sherba ’17 (3), Brennan Horn ’20 (2), Anthony Ceolin ‘17
Assists: Tucker Alissi ’17 (2), Paul Arel ’18, Anthony Ceolin ‘17
Saves: Cal Skwara ‘19 (15)
Record: 16-3-1 (3-0)
Next Game: 3/11 vs Hamden (Site and Time TBD)
Today’s Games
Boys’ Basketball Away at Sacred Heart: Varsity 7:00pm
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Weekend Results
Varsity Boys’ Ice Hockey
Score: NWC 4, Hamden 1
Goals: Ryan Sherba ’17 (3), Brennan Horn ’20, Anthony Ceolin ’17, Brendan Bompane ‘17
Assists: Tucker Alissi ’17, Ryan Sherba ‘17, Anthony Ceolin ’17, Sean Macary ’19, Zach Taylor ’17, Brett Baker ‘17
Saves: Cal Skwara ‘19 (20)
Record: 16-3-1 (4-0)
Next Game: 3/15 vs New Canaan at Yale (Div. 1 Semifinals): Varsity 5:30pm
Swimming
Class S Trials
Highlights: Laura Kunkel ’17 and Natalie Smith ’17 both swam personal bests in 200 FR, Ethan Cheffer ’19 won 200 IM heat, Mitchell Karagekis ’17 won 50 FR heat, Just Lam ’18 swam a personal best in the 200 IM, Matt Villani ’19 finished 2nd in heat in 100 BF
Indoor Track
Nationals
Congrats Asa Guest ’17 who ran a 8.44 in the 60m hurdles in NYC this weekend!
Today’s Games
No athletic events today
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Thursday’s Results
Swimming
Class S Championships – Team finished in 12th place
Highlights: 200 IM Relay – 8th place – Laura Kunkel ’17, Matthrew Villani ‘19, Ethan Cheffer ‘19, Christopher Raymond ’18, Mitchell Karangekis ’17 – 3rd place 50 FR and 2nd in 100 Back (All-State), Matthew Villani ’19 – 7th place in 100 BF
Today’s Games
Boys’ Ice Hockey vs New Canaan (ingalls Rink at Yale): Varsity 5:30pm
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Monday’s Results
Varsity Boys’ Ice Hockey
Score: Ridgefield 6, NWC 2 (Division I Finals)
Goals: Anthony Ceolin ’17, Paul Arel ‘18
Assists: Kevin Eustis ‘17
Saves: Cal Skwara ‘19 (28)
Record: 16-3-1 (5-1)
Article in Hartford Courant:
http://www.courant.com/sports/high-schools/hc-hs-division-i-hockey-final-0321-20170320-story.html
Today’s Games
No athletic events today
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Monday’s Results
Varsity Girls’ Lacrosse
Score: Hall 11, NWC 5
Goals: Claire Carew ’19 (3), Madison Cote ’19, Marissa Lamb ‘17
Saves: Gianna Molinari ‘17/Haley Duarte ’18 (9)
Record: 0-1
Next Game: 4/4 Away at Canton 3:45pm
Varsity Boys’ Tennis
Score: East Catholic 6, NWC 1
Record: 0-1
Next Match: 4/5 Away at Tolland 3:45pm
Today’s Games
Girls’ Lacrosse Away at Canton: Varsity 3:45pm, JV 5:00pm
Softball Home vs Hall: Varsity 3:45pm (postponed)
Boys’ Golf Home vs Windsor: Varsity 3:00pm (postponed)
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On Friday, March 31 Congressman John Larson made a very special visit to Northwest Catholic High School in West Hartford. The Congressman came to award junior Dylan Rispoli of Windsor both the Bronze and Silver Congressional Medals, honors bestowed upon students who set and achieve challenging goals.
Congressional Award recipients are committed to bettering themselves and giving back to their communities. By creating and achieving their personal goals, they stand out amongst their peers. To earn a Congressional Medal, the young person must accomplish goals in four areas: public service, personal development, physical fitness, and exploration. Congress established the Congressional Award in 1979, and it was originally signed into law by President Jimmy Carter.
Dylan Rispoli, a proud member of the Northwest Catholic community, achieved his public service goal by volunteering with Foodshare; his personal development goal by improving his public speaking skills through NWC’s Mock Trial Team; his physical fitness goals by participating on the school’s cross country and track teams; and his exploration goal by hiking in the White Mountains. This unique program recognizes achievement, initiative, and service in America’s youth. A young person is not selected to receive this prestigious award: he or she must earn it.
To learn more about the Congressional Award Program, visit congressionalaward.org, and to learn more about Northwest Catholic High School, visit northwestcatholic.org. To see more photos from this special event, visit http://bit.do/RispoliEarnsCongressionalMedals.
From March 30 through April 2 Northwest Catholic High School in West Hartford presented The Little Mermaid. Over 50 NWC students hailing from more than 15 towns made waves in this beloved, coming-of-age story of friendship, courage, and the importance of following one’s dreams.
Audiences of all ages gathered for four stellar performances that proved, once again, the professional quality of Northwest Catholic’s performing arts program. NWC’s drama troupe, The Dramateurs, renowned for their splendid plays and musicals chock-full of exceptional talent and technical feats, have been charming audiences for five decades. Their top-notch performance of The Little Mermaid, a classic Disney production with Grammy Award winning songs “Part of Your World,” “Kiss the Girl,” and “Under the Sea,” was no exception.
Northwest Catholic English teacher and Dramateurs artistic director and producer, Sara Avery, remarked, “Though the idea of doing a Disney show is always daunting, the joy of the students in working with the material was palpable. The best testament to what the show meant to me was watching small children, including my own, react to the characters after the show. They were mesmerized by the students and believed the story we told. I am so proud of my students and the happiness they brought to so many through their hard work.”
Co-director and choreographer, Kate Morran, also a teacher at the school, echoed Avery’s remarks and added: “There is nothing more fun than working on a Disney show. The students, creative team, parents, and designers worked incredibly hard to get this production on its feet, especially in the last four weeks. Sara and I love a challenge so collaborating with our team on how to create a spectacle of this scale was an absolute blast. At the same time, we kept our firm commitment that the process remain educational and fun for everyone involved. The senior class led a very special group of students into what I believe was our finest production to date and they did so with love, kindness, and respect for all. We are so very proud."
To learn more about Northwest Catholic High School’s performing arts programs, visit northwestcatholic.org/arts. For more photos from this special event, visit http://bit.do/MermaidPhotos
