Connecticut State Senator Michael McLachlan (24th District) visited Immaculate High School to present student Kristen Roessler with an Official Citation of Congratulations from the CT General Assembly for being selected to the prestigious 2017 Fall High School Girls All-America Team by United Soccer Coaches.
The Citation noted that “This is a tremendous honor as only 60 girls in the country are selected to receive this honor. Being selected is a true reflection of your hard work and dedication to your sport over the years, and we congratulate you on this much deserved honor,” and the entire membership extended its “very best wishes on this memorable occasion and expressed the hope for continued success.” The Citation was signed by President Pro Tempore Martin M. Looney, Speaker of the House Joe Aresimowicz and Secretary of State Denise W. Merrill.
“We are very proud of what Kristen has achieved in her four years at Immaculate. She has worked hard at the game of soccer; it should not be overlooked that she had great coaches and players at Immaculate that helped her achieve this honor,” said Karl Roessler, Kristen’s father. “We are especially thankful to Nelson Mingachos for all he has done for Kristen and convincing us that Immaculate was the right school for her. We are very surprised and honored by what Senator McLachlan did for Kristen. It was totally unexpected and I can't thank him enough,” he noted.
“I am really happy to be commended by Senator McLachlan and the General Assembly. I didn't realize that my achievements were that ‘big’ or noticed until I met him,” Kristen said. In addition to being named All-American, Roessler, a senior, was also named All-New England, All-State and First Team All-SWC. She has committed to play soccer at Central Connecticut State University in 2018, where she plans to study finance.
Immaculate High School is a private, non-profit Catholic college-preparatory institution serving students from 28 communities in Connecticut and New York. Founded in 1962, Immaculate High School allows students to focus on academic excellence, spiritual development, service to others and personal goals. Located in Danbury, CT, Immaculate High School is part of the Diocese of Bridgeport’s parochial school system. For more information, go to www.immaculatehs.org.
PHOTO CAPTION: Kristen Roessler of Danbury, a senior at Immaculate High School, receives a commendation from the CT General Assembly from State Senator Michael McLachlan. Pictured with her are IHS Soccer Coach Nelson Mingachos, her father Karl, Senator McLachlan, and her mother Carolyn.