Holy Cross Social

Thank you to everyone who came out for today’s Crusader Classic Golf Tournament!

One of the highlights of the Class of 1976's reunion weekend was honoring Sister Pat Jamele, CND, whose faith, compassion, and dedication have impacted generations of Crusaders. Thank you, Sister Pat, for all you have done and continue to do for Holy Cross.

Congratulations to Alyssa Posila '26 who will be a Division I Cheerleader when she starts at the University of New Haven this fall.

Rhode Island Alumni! We hope you can join us on June 24 for this special event. It will be a wonderful opportunity to reconnect with fellow alumni and celebrate our community together. To RSVP, please contact Patrick Russell in the Advancement Office. We look forward to seeing you there!

History was made when LAX Captain, Matthew Holland '26 for taking the Holy Cross all-time points record with his 351st point. The record was previously held by Sam DePietro '24. Congrats, Matt!

And the Class of 1976 is back! #reunion #proud2bhc #fiftiethreunion #crusader

We send our congratulations to Braydon Hutwagner won the NVL in Golf. ⛳️🏌️

Come out and support Holy Cross Girls' Softball tomorrow, June 5 at 4:00pm as they take on Valley Regional in the CIAC 2026 Softball Class S 1/4 Final. Let's pack the stands and cheer on our Crusaders. Tickets can be purchased here! https://gofan.co/event/6698753?schoolId=CIAC

#ThrowbackThursday to this past Sunday at Graduation 2026

At this year’s annual President Luncheon, we celebrated the legacies of two of our most beloved faculty members - Halise Erem and Rosanne Shea who retired at the end of this school year. The impact and influence they made on their students is immeasurable. Please join us in wishing them well. 💚💛♾️🎨

Our talented students at the @sevenangelstheatre Halo Awards. A special congratulations to Brooklyn Leary ‘28, recipient of the Dance Molinari Scholarship.

Congratulations to the Crusader Class of 2026!

Our Salutatorian, Gianna Purcaro ‘26 reflected on her time at Holy Cross. She commented on her experiences inside and outside the classroom and how it led her towards an acceptance at the University of Notre Dame.

The last day of school at Holy Cross was not just about exams. It was about Stock the Pantry! Our students, teachers and staff collected over 500 non-perishable items today to help support the Greater Waterbury United Way’s annual Stock the Pantry event. Proud to partner with the United Way and lend a hand to this very important effort for our community. @unitedwayofgreaterwaterbury

Holy Cross High School recently welcomed former NFL standout Patrick Kerney to speak with the Crusaders varsity football team. Mr. Kerney enjoyed an accomplished 11-year NFL career as a defensive end with the Atlanta Falcons and Seattle Seahawks after being selected by Atlanta in the first round of the 1999 NFL Draft. A two-time All-Pro selection in 2004 and 2007, he finished his professional career with 82.5 sacks, 95 tackles for loss, and 486 total tackles. Kerney once started more than 100 consecutive NFL games at one of football’s most physically demanding positions before a pectoral injury ended the streak. Before reaching the NFL, Kerney starred at the University of Virginia, where he earned First Team All-American honors. Recruited initially to play lacrosse for the Cavaliers, he became one of the nation’s top defensive football players and served as team captain during his senior season. He was also named one of five finalists for the prestigious Bronko Nagurski Award, presented annually to the nation’s top defensive player. Since retiring from football, Mr. Kerney has built a successful career in business and financial services. A graduate of The Taft School, the University of Virginia, and Columbia Business School, he previously served as Vice President of NFL Player Benefits, where he helped restructure veterans’ 401(k) plans, educated former players on financial planning and security, and established a financial boot camp program for NFL athletes. He is also the founder of Kerney Insurance in Greenwich, Connecticut. Mr. Kerney’s visit was especially meaningful as he is a longtime friend and former teammate of Holy Cross Principal Mr. Tommy Pompei. During his presentation, he shared valuable insights on leadership, perseverance, discipline, and preparing for success beyond athletics.

Meet our Valedictorian, Lilly Torrance ‘26 who will attend the University of Notre Dame as an architecture major.

Congratulations to the lacrosse team on their 11-6 victory over St. Paul in the WCLC Conference Championship! This is the team’s second championship in a row! We are so proud of all of the players and coaches on a fantastic tournament.

Off to College, part 8

Happy Memorial Day to all who have served in our Crusader community. 🇺🇸 For the upcoming edition of *Connections*, Holy Cross High School’s magazine, we would like to spotlight alumni who have proudly served in the military. Want to be part of this special project? Like or comment on this post, or contact Todd Santa Maria ’94, Director of Communications & Marketing, directly at [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]).

End-of-year party for our Marketing Interns. Thanks for all of our help during the past school year!

Six foursomes are still available! RSVP today and kick off the summer with some golf! Register: https://www.holycrossct.org/events/crusader-classic-golf-tournament/

Congratulations to our student-athletes who officially signed their letters of intent to continue their academic and athletic careers at the collegiate level! We are proud to celebrate their hard work, dedication, and achievements both on and off the field. ⛳ Henry Clemons: Golf at Dean College 🏀 Quinn Barry: Basketball at Salve Regina University ⚽ Kylie Dennis: Soccer at Albertus Magnus College 🥎 Gina Barry: Softball at Western Connecticut State University ⚽ Sophia Brown: Soccer at Albertus Magnus College 🥍Matt Holland: Lacrosse at Johnson & Wales University Best of luck as you begin this exciting next chapter! Once a Crusader, always a Crusader! #proud2BHC #StudentAthletes #CollegeSigning

Congratulations to our student-athletes who officially signed their letters of intent to continue their academic and athletic careers at the collegiate level! We are proud to celebrate their hard work, dedication, and achievements both on and off the field. ⛳ Henry Clemons: Golf at Dean College 🏀 Quinn Barry: Basketball at Salve Regina University ⚽ Kylie Dennis: Soccer at Albertus Magnus College 🥎 Gina Barry: Softball at Western Connecticut State University ⚽ Sophia Brown: Soccer at Albertus Magnus College Matt Holland: Lacrosse at Johnson & Wales University Best of luck as you begin this exciting next chapter! Once a Crusader, always a Crusader! #proud2BHC #StudentAthletes #CollegeSigning

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