A Message from the President

Dear East Catholic Family,

I hope you are all doing well in this Lenten season. We continue to work our way through the school year, and as you know, things get pretty busy in these final months. We are in the 4th quarter of the academic year, spring sports have begun, and Senior activities are ramping up.

On Wednesday, we had our "50 Days until Graduation" luncheon. This is the fourth year we have had the event, and it is a chance to celebrate the Senior class as they get ready to graduate and transition to being alumni. This year, our two young alumni who spoke to the Class of 2025 were Megan Russo ’14 and Andrew Kim ’11. Megan talked about her journey after East and her current work at NBC in New York. Andrew is a Major Gifts Officer at Southern Connecticut University. Many thanks to Megan and Andrew for sharing some time with us!

Seniors also participated in their final All-School Mass today. Father Matt gave a great homily, and after Mass we were able to recognize our Summa Scholars – Brianna Flores, Michael Machewirth, Brendan Raykoff, and Olivia Riley – as well as our O’Brien Scholars – the previous four, Jason Dufresne, Daniel FitzGerald, Zoya Goyal, Melanie Plausse, Anna Tevelde, and Christian Tjagvad. Congratulations to all!

Our Spring Gala is this evening, and we look forward to seeing many of our East Catholic family there. Thank you to all who will attend and to those who have contributed to the auction and raffles. We will let you know how it goes!

Looking ahead, we have one more week of classes before Spring Break, which runs from April 12th to the 21st. Offices are open from 9:00-2:00 from 4/14-17 and are closed on 4/18 and 4/21 for Easter. Classes resume on 4/22. We are combining the Senior Awards ceremony with our school-wide Academic Awards on Wednesday, April 23rd. There is a Blood Drive on April 24th. Many more events to come, but wishing you all a safe and enjoyable Spring Break and a blessed Easter!

Peace,

Sean P. Brennan ‘85

Chief Administrator

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Light of Christ Award

The Annual Educators Mass and Celebration was held at the Cathedral of Saint Joseph in Hartford on May 1st. During the ceremony, Laura Marcucio was named as a recipient of the 2024-2025 Light of Christ Award. This award, presented by the Archdiocese of Hartford and the Archdiocese of Hartford Catholic Schools, recognizes outstanding teachers whose lives are guided by Catholic principles, who serve as inspirational role models to students and peers, and who consistently demonstrate excellence in teaching and learning.

A member of the East Catholic faculty since 2005, Laura Marcucio was nominated by colleagues for consistently impacting the culture at East Catholic. As an educator, she fosters an environment rooted in kindness, compassion, and service. Her involvement in the Kairos retreat since its inception, paired with her leadership in initiatives like this year's school theme "Love Thy Neighbor" and "One Book, One Community" program, has had a lasting influence on the school's spiritual life. Her leadership in the Human Rights Club and the Latin American and Caribbean Club provides opportunities for student growth and expression and models Catholic social teachings. Through her efforts in the classroom and in the community, Laura has helped create a culture of hope, inclusivity, and service, encouraging students to live out their Catholic values and make a positive difference in the world.

Congratulations on this well-deserved honor, Mrs. Marcucio!

Faculty and Staff Professional Development

On Wednesday, April 9, all offices will be closed at 12:00 pm for an all-staff training. Please make note and plan accordingly.

Junior Prom

Junior Prom will be held on Friday, May 2nd at Maneeley's in South Windsor.

Junior prom tickets are on sale in Mrs Poirier's room, Room 120. Tickets are $100. 

If you have any questions, please see Mrs Poirier.

50 Days to Graduation Luncheon

On Wednesday, we celebrated the Class of 2025 with our 50 Days to Graduation Luncheon. A huge thank you to our alumni speakers, Andy Kim ‘11 and Megan Russo ‘14, for sharing their memories of East and their post-graduation journeys. They emphasized the importance of enjoying life, staying involved, building strong networks, and knowing that the foundation built at East Catholic will always be a source of support. We’re so excited for our seniors’ futures!

Sophomore Skate Night

Sophomores celebrated their ring ceremony on Thursday, March 27th with a Skate Night at South Windsor Arena on Friday night!

Robotics Competition

Last weekend Aetos Dios FRC Team 7153 competed at the NE District event in Hartford, placing 2nd in the competition! They were also winners of the prestigious Engineering Inspiration Award.

The Engineering Inspiration Award celebrates outstanding success in advancing respect and appreciation for engineering within a team's school or organization and community. Inspiring others to respect science and technology requires passion, knowledge, and commitment, and those qualities are recognized through this award.

When speaking about our Aetos Dios team the judges acknowledged, "In FIRST, we don't just build robots, we build futures. Being a 4H team they appreciate that local outreach is the key to their success. This team has the ability to focus on accommodations and accessibility for their community with physical or invisible disabilities. From the hearing impaired to Crocheting Critters for kids- they get it."

With these wins under their belts, they move on to the New England District Championships. Competition begins Wednesday evening and takes place all day Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. Congrats, Robotics!

Night of Jazz

One of the best evenings of the year is our Night of Jazz! On Wednesday night, five talented groups- Jazz Band, Chamber Choir, Stage Band, ECCE, and Combo- performed an array of fun tunes featuring some talented soloists. If you missed this concert, be sure to join us on Thursday, May 1st for our Spring Concert and Art Show!

CAS Art Awards Banquet

The CAS High School Arts Awards Banquet was last night at the Aqua Turf where Anna Tevelde and Michael Machewirth were honored with the 2025 Outstanding Arts Award.

It was a great night of food and a wonderful performance by Surcari, a musical group that introduced us to many traditional instruments from the Spanish-speaking countries in South, Central, and North America.

Adidas Track Nationals

Congrats to some of our track stars who put their skills to the test at Adidas Track Nationals in Virginia Beach in March! Both the girls 4x400 (of Izzy Carpenter, Maya Fisher, Riley Larkin, and Kamora McGregor) and Austin Shapard won their heats!

Project Purple

On behalf of the Boys Lacrosse Team:



Starting this year, the East Catholic Boys Lacrosse team will be raising money for Project Purple and dedicating our game vs. Suffield HS to honor Coach Bradley Paul.

Bradley was a player, a 2012 graduate of East Catholic High School, and was extremely passionate about the game of lacrosse which he continued to play through college. At the young age of 25, Bradley was diagnosed with Pancreatic Cancer. After his diagnosis, Bradley joined the coaching staff at East Catholic with Coach Bushnell and former assistants Coach Bianchi and Coach McOmber (now coaching at Suffield HS), where he was a vital part of the team's success.

Bradley brought a new perspective to life and the game of lacrosse and taught that to his players, so they could view lacrosse as more than just any old game. He was teaching the ways of the "Medicine Game," and he left a lasting impact on every player who played for him.

Unfortunately, Bradley passed away this past July, but through this game, his spirit will live on.

Please click the link below or scan the QR Code to donate to Project Purple to help fight Pancreatic Cancer.

A donation of $30 will get you an East Catholic Project Purple T-Shirt which we kindly ask you to wear to our game on April 26th.

Donations with a T-Shirt must be in before April 10th or you will not receive your shirt in time for the game. If you have questions about other ways to donate, please reach out to Coach BushnelI personally.

2025 — East Catholic x Project Purple Shirts — Race Roster — Registration, Marketing, Fundraising

SAT Scores 

SAT scores from our March testing date were released this week. Students can access them on their College Board account or the Big Future App if they have downloaded it and signed in. Students can take the SATs more than once. You must register for these tests through your College Board account.

Course Requests

School counselors are reviewing all course requests from students. If you have any questions or updates since you turned in your course request sheets, please stop by and see your counselor.

Class of 2025



Seniors, it is imperative that you keep your Naviance up to date. As you hear back from colleges and make your final decision, log on to Naviance to update all of your application statuses and where you plan to attend next year. We love to highlight the accomplishments of the class of 2025 collectively! Your colleges will also start asking for final transcripts. In order to have that ready as soon as possible, we need you to update where you will be attending as soon as possible.

Home Stretch!

As we start the 4th quarter we encourage everyone to stay focused, diligent, and actively engaged in your classes. We want everyone to finish out the year strong and have it best reflect all the work you put in this year.

The Tom Malin Eagle Invitational

The 34th Annual Eagle Invitational is back at Blackledge on Friday, June 13th! The website is now live for registration! Please join us as we gather for a day of golf and fundraising for athletics and recognize the numerous contributions of this year's honoree, Chris Malone '78!

Visit the event site here: 2025 ECHS Tom Malin Eagle Golf Invitational

Annual Appeal

East Catholic is thriving as a school community. We continue to send our well-prepared graduates off to excellent colleges and universities, our athletic and arts programs continue to shine, and our community finds strength in each and every member. Our $7,000,000 budget for the coming year includes a $1,000,000 Annual Appeal goal, a threshold we were able to surpass last year. I hope you will join your fellow Eagles in making a gift to our wonderful school!

Donate here: 2024-2025 EAST CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL ANNUAL APPEAL

Monthly Meetings!

Our next Parents' Association Meeting is on Tuesday, April 8th at 6:00pm in the first-floor conference room. Remember, ALL are invited! Come to hear updates on the school, learn about upcoming events, and meet some fellow parents and guardians!

Be a part of the success of the 2024-2025 school year!

For more information on upcoming events and volunteering opportunities, visit

East Catholic High School - Parents Association (echs.com)



Any questions? Email echsPA@echs.com.

Krispy Kreme Fundraiser

Sweet news! We're selling Krispy Kreme Original Glazed dozens ($15) to support Project Graduation! Treat your student (or yourself!) to fresh donuts on May 1st at dismissal. Order between April 4th and April 23rd. Pick-up will be at the senior parking lot. Email the Parents' Association at echspa@echs.com with questions. Let's make senior activities unforgettable for the Class of 2025!

Use this link to order: https://echs-project-graduation-106407.square.site/

If you know of a student interested in attending East Catholic High School, please be sure they have experienced our "Eagle for a Day" program and shadowed a current student!

Register here: Shadow Day Registration

All prospective families and students who have completed the application packet, submitted transcripts from their current school, and taken the Entrance Exam should be hearing from the Admission Department soon!



Please contact Chad Malone '08 (malonc@echs.com) or Abby Diemar '00 (diemara@echs.com) with any questions.

Uniforms and Spirit Gear!

The Rainbow Graphic Spirit Store is open every month from the 1st through the 15th!

Place your orders here: Home | East Catholic (inksoft.com)

We also have our in-house Eagles' Nest in the front lobby! Click here to purchase items and pick-up in school: Home | Eagles Nest (square.site)

Please reach out to Helen Tully (tullyh@echs.com) or Shyanne VanAllen (vanallens@echs.com) with any questions!

The 2024-2025 School Calendar has been posted to the ECHS website and portal.

Please reach out to Mary Suter (suterm@echs.com) with any questions.