Bethel students were honored by Immaculate High School at a special Honors Mass to celebrate students who earned honors status for the 2017-18 First Semester. The Mass on February 11 was celebrated by Monsignor Robert Weiss of St. Rose of Lima, Newtown, who congratulated students for their tremendous charitable work and community service.
"Students at Immaculate are intellectually diverse; we are proud of each of them as they strive to achieve academic excellence. We commend especially our honor roll students for employing their God-given talents and recognize them for the exceptional efforts that they have demonstrated in order to excel academically while balancing extracurricular and personal commitments," said Mary Maloney, President.
The event was held in the school’s Robert Plumb Gymnasium followed by a breakfast provided by the Immaculate Parents Association and performances by the IHS Concert Choir and musicians.
"I am very proud of the academic achievements of all our students - especially those who have worked to earn Honor Roll distinction within our Immaculate High School community,” said Dr. Patrick D. Higgins, Principal. “Their work is also supported by our caring and dedicated administrators, coaches, faculty and staff, as well as their parents and guardians. Working together, we continue to make Immaculate High School an outstanding college preparatory experience”, he added.
Immaculate High School is ranked as a top ten Best Catholic High School in Connecticut and given an A rating by Niche.com, and has the highest SAT scores of the Diocese of Bridgeport schools. On average, ninety-nine percent of its students attend college with almost ninety percent receiving merit-based scholarships. The class of 2017 was awarded over $19 million dollars in scholarships, giving families a three-times return on their investments.
Class of 2021
Distinguished Honors: Judith Apotheker. Grace Garvey
High Honors: Lauren Pruner
Honors: Benedicta Szewczuk
Class of 2020
Distinguished Honors: Victoria Bono, Emma Mortara, Madeline Suarez, Melissa Weiner
High Honors: Abigail Gleissner, Elisa Lifrieri
Honors: David Kallberg, Olivia Kent, Zijie Qiu, Hans Reelick
Class of 2019
Distinguished Honors: Michael Basile, Angela Saidman, Danielle Sekelsky, Mozhu Zhao
High Honors: Ellen Apotheker, Emily Marcone, Tong Zeng
Honors: Peter Kent, Connor Mitchell, John Natal, Ismael Ricardo, Marilia Ricarte
Class of 2018
Distinguished Honors: Xuran Chen, Mary Catherine Kallberg, Ruotong Li, Boya Li, Joseph Suarez
High Honors: Lauren Garvey, Caroline Wax, Rebecca Wild
Honors: Adriana Chamberlin, Nicolette Stocks, Keri Vecchiariello