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Holy Cross High School proudly announces that six individuals and one athletic team will be inducted into the 2022-2023 Crusader Hall of Honor. Individuals and groups who have made a significant and lasting mark in our school's rich history are recognized, honored and celebrated. The event will be held for the first time at Holy Cross High School High School on Saturday, April 22, 2023. The cocktail reception begins at 5:00pm with the awards program starting at 6:00pm.. Tickets are $85.00 and will be available for purchase online starting on March 1.

The Crusader Hall of Honor recognizes, honors and celebrates those individuals and groups who have made a significant and lasting mark in our school's rich history. Funds raised through this Annual Awards Dinner will support the Crusader Hall of Honor Scholarship Fund, making a Holy Cross High School education more affordable to new students. 

The inductees for the 2022-2023 Crusader Hall of Honor include:

• Joe Corbo ’72, recipient of the Crusader Award (Milwaukee, WI)
• Mike Cunningham ‘84, recipient of the Crusader Award (Berlin, CT )
• Jim Harris, recipient of the Blessed Father Basil Moreau Award (Oakville, CT)
• Dylan McDermott ’79, recipient of the Saint Andre Bessette Award (Los Angeles, CA)
• Lisa Stump ’86, recipient of the Saint Andre Bessette Award (Southington, CT)
• Anthony Temporale ’72, recipient of the Saint Marguerite Bourgeoys Award (Bethlehem, CT)
• The 2006-2007 Girls’ Varsity Basketball Team, recipient of the Green & Gold Award

The Crusader Hall of Honor is comprised of these distinguished awards:

• The Crusader Award, honoring an alumnus/a who distinguished himself/herself during his/her time at Holy Cross
• The Saint Andre Bessette Award, honoring an alumnus/a who distinguished himself/herself in life after high school
• The Blessed Father Basil Moreau Award, honoring a coach, teacher, administrator or staff member for their stand-out, outstanding service to Holy Cross
• The Saint Marguerite Bourgeoys Award, honoring the contributions of our loyal friends of Holy Cross
• The Green and Gold Award, honoring teams, groups or organizations that have brought respect and honor to Holy Cross High School because of their outstanding accomplishments while in high school.

“Each year the Hall of Honor allows The Crusader community to gather to celebrate our own,” said Board Chair and past Hall of Honor honoree, Kevin McSherry ’75.  “The inductees represent the best of our school and extended community. On behalf of the Board of Directors, I send congratulations and best wishes to the honorees.” 

“If someone wanted to tell the story of Holy Cross, how it forms people in both heart and intellect to live lives of service, success and joy, the year’s inductees to the Crusader Hall of Honor would be the heroes of that story,” said Dr. Thomas C. Pellegrino, President. “I send my congratulations to all the recipients.” 

For the first time since its inception in 2016, the Crusader Hall of Honor will be held at Holy Cross High School, where the journey began for all of the honorees. Last year’s event welcomed more than 530 guests and raised over $180,000, contributing valuable scholarship funds for incoming Crusaders. The 2023 event will be more festive than ever as guests will experience a celebration like none other, which includes a diamond raffle, live auction, and event surprises for all in attendance.  

“This year, we are very excited to bring this amazing celebration to the halls of Holy Cross ,” said Nora J. Mason P’16, ’19 & ’22, Director of Advancement. “We look forward to rolling out the red carpet to our honorees and guests.”

During this ceremony, the school community will celebrate the accomplishments of the honorees and raise funds to support the Crusader Hall of Honor Scholarship Fund. This will make a Holy Cross High School education accessible to incoming freshmen. 

“Each honoree, in his or her own personal way, has taken the gift of this educational process passed down to us by the Brothers of Holy Cross, and gone on to change lives,” said Dr. Pellegrino. “In that way, they have changed us all for the better. This is what the Hall of Honor is about:  We  celebrate our past as we pave a road for our future.”

Sponsorships

Thank you to our sponsors who have already committed their support to this event - Universal Copy, Onyx II Fine Jewelers, The Mobile Pub and Thomaston Savings Bank.  

Holy Cross High School is looking for businesses and companies to sponsor this event. Being a Crusader Hall of Honor sponsor is a great way to support future students at our school while having the opportunity to promote your business, company, or organization to a diverse audience of families, alumni, students, friends and other Holy Cross supporters.

Please consider sponsoring this event. Your commitment directly supports our students. For more information, please contact Nora J. Mason, Director of Advancement at [email protected] or visit our Sponsorship Opportunities page.