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Amber Wojenski '25 is stepping into the shoes of a seasoned college student by conducting a year-long literature review

Holy Cross High School recently participated in the American Math Competition (AMC), hosted by the Mathematics Association of America. Twenty-four of our students took part in this challenging exam, which is known for being extremely difficult.

Holy Cross High School is proud to announce that the following students have achieved honor roll status for the first quarter of the 2024-2025 school year.

For this year’s fall play, the Holy Cross Student Theater will proudly present Clue written by Sandy Rustin with additional materials by Hunter Foster.

Each year, Holy Cross High School's Halloween Happening draws an increasing number of local community members.

St. Vincent DePaul Mission of Waterbury held their annual event, Walk in Their Footsteps -- Race for Awareness, on Saturday, October 19

Holy Cross High School faculty, staff and students brought the school’s spirit of giving back to several local organizations during its annual Day of Service.

Two of our Crusader Hall of Honor honorees, Tony Hanson '73 and Fran Morrello '72 will both be inducted into the Hank O'Donnell Hall of Fame this Thursday, October 9 at Municipal Stadium.

On September 30th, Holy Cross High School recognized students who attained their Seals of Biliteracy. Five students were acknowledged during our town hall meeting for their achievement.

Alumni, parents, faculty, and staff reunited for Oronoke After Hours on September 28, making it a night filled of fun.

The Holy Cross High School community welcomed Archbishop Christopher D. Coyne to campus at the start of the 2024-2025 school year.

On September 11, 2024, Holy Cross High School and the City of Waterbury came together to host a 9/11 Memorial Tribute in honor of Father Francis E. Grogan, C.S.C.

Two of our "eternal seniors" from the Class of 1972, David Manzo & Jim LaBrecque kicked off this year's Alumni Speaker Series.

Holy Cross High School and the City of Waterbury are honored to host A 9/11 Memorial Tribute: A Special Remembrance of Father Francis E. Grogan, C.S.C. & Waterbury Area Residents.

Researching investment opportunities. Cultivating relationships with clients. Managing portfolios. And that is just Patrick Perugino’s day job. 

Despite the rain, Holy Cross proceeded with its traditional annual picnic for transfer students and the Class of 2029, showcasing a day filled with fun times and delicious food.

Holy Cross High School is pleased to welcome Lisa Massimo Bushka ‘89, Devan Eason ’18 and Brigadier General John P. Lawlor, Jr. ’83, to its Board of Directors, effective July 1, 2024.

Students and faculty attended the Holy Cross Conference for Student Leaders with eleven other HC schools from the Midwest and East Coast.

MaryKate Fahy Simoes and Thomas B. Currier join the Holy Cross High School Coaching Crew for the 2024-2025 school year.

The Crusader Classic Golf Tournament took place at the Country Club of Waterbury on Monday, June 24, 2024.

Holy Cross High School is proud to announce that the following students have achieved honor roll status for the final quarter of the 2023-2024 school year.

The Matriculation Listing for the Class of 2024 is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our students.

Holy Cross High School celebrated its 53rd Graduation Ceremony on Sunday, June 2, 2024. Diplomas and special awards were distributed to the Class of 2024. Heartfelt speeches and parting words were shared by Board members, administrators, students and special guests including the Hon. Paul Pernerewski ’79, Mayor of the City of Waterbury.

This past spring, Holy Cross High School took a big leap forward in sustainability with the installation of 513 solar panels on the roof of the building. With utility costs continuing to rise, this installation will result in greater energy efficiency and significant annual savings. 

Our students created unforgettable moments and memories as they danced the night away at their Prom held on Thursday, May 23 at the Aqua Turf.

Holy Cross High School is excited to invite the Class of 1974 back for their 50th Reunion, taking place on June 7-9, 2024.

At the Honors Convocation held on Thursday, May 16, the Holy Cross High School administration, faculty, and staff recognized students for their academic achievements throughout the 2023-2024 school year.

Students who achieved first honor roll status for the first three quarters of the 2023-2024 school year were given Academic Achievement Certificates.  

Legions of alumni, parents, faculty and friends filled the halls of Holy Cross High School on Saturday, April 27 for the Crusader Hall of Honor

The Office of Catholic Schools honored the Superintendent’s Summa Scholars from the network of Catholic high schools in the Archdiocese of Hartford.

In honor of Black History Month, the Diversity Board and Holy Cross initiated the Black History Month Essay Contest, inviting participants to submit essays of up to 500 words

Holy Cross High School is proud to announce that the following students have achieved honor roll status for the third quarter of the 2022-2023 school year.

Holy Cross High School is excited to announce that television host, reporter and anchor, Teresa Dufour will emcee the 2023-2024 Crusader Hall of Honor

Each March, the Crusader community comes together to celebrate Founders' Week. This week is filled with various activities and events, including an all-school mass dedicated to honoring those who laid the foundation for our school.

The Holy Cross Student Theatre will proudly present The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee for its annual spring musical.

A deep-seeded passion for athletics flows through Jason Calabrese’s veins. He can’t remember a time when sports weren’t front and center in his world

Holy Cross High School will hold the annual Crusader Hall of Honor celebration on Saturday, April 27. It will kick off with a cocktail reception at 5:00pm at Holy Cross on 587 Oronoke Road in Waterbury, CT. The award ceremony will follow at 6:30pm.

Holy Cross High School's Girls' Varsity Basketball team delivered a stunning performance as they defeated Farmington with a final score of 69-63 in the opening game of the CIAC Class L semifinals at New Britain High School on Saturday night.

Students from National Honor Society (NHS) recently participated in Read Across America by visiting three local schools

In a moment that marked a major milestone in her career, singer/songwriter, Nicole Zuraitis '03 was awarded her first Grammy for her album, How Love Begins.

The atmosphere had a playoff feel when the top two teams in the Naugatuck Valley League tipped off Tuesday night. By the end, as some fans made an early exit, one team delivered an emphatic statement that it is the team to beat in 2024.

Holy Cross High School proudly announces the upcoming induction of ten individuals and one athletic team into the 2023-2024 Crusader Hall of Honor.

Working as a physician in the emergency room of Brooke Army Medical Center, Cayla Fappiano '11 encounters a diverse range of patients, each with their own unique needs.

Holy Cross High School is proud to announce that the following students have achieved honor roll status for the second quarter of the 2023-2024 school year.

2nd Lt. Sean M. Collins USAF, USAFA HQ/RRA and representatives from the office of Senator Christopher Murphy proudly announced Holy Cross High School Student Body President, Michael Gauthier’s ’24 acceptance into the United States Air Force Academy.

As the holiday season approached, the Christmas spirit seemed to permeate every corner of Oronoke Road.

Each year, the Veteran of Foreign Wars (VFW) holds their annual Voice of Democracy essay program. According to the VFM website, this audio-essay program provides high school students with the unique opportunity to express themselves in regards to a democratic and patriotic-themed recorded essay. 

The Holy Cross Music Department, led by Sean Lewis, delivered yet another unforgettable Christmas concert for the Crusader community.

The class of 2025 gathered together for a memorable evening on Wednesday, December 13, as they celebrated their Junior Class Night.

EJ Jamele ‘01 does not shy away from taking the road less traveled. When faced with a challenge, he charges forward with a dynamic strategy and unapologetic tenacity.

For Ali Quinones-Estrada ’10, the plot of this true story hits close to home as her great-grandmother, Josephine Lamb, was a radium girl in the 1920s.

Our Crusaders showed their solidarity with breast cancer awareness month by dressing down in pink. It was a powerful way to support the cause and raise awareness among the community.

The Holy Cross Student Theatre will proudly present D.W. Greogry’s drama Radium Girls for its annual fall production. Performance dates are Friday, November 17th at 7:30pm and Saturday, November 18th at 2:00pm.

Holy Cross High School is proud to announce that the following students have achieved honor roll status for the first quarter of the 2022-2023 school year.

Halloween Happening is a wonderful community service event that is organized by students and faculty at Holy Cross. It provides a safe and enjoyable place for local children to go trick or treating indoors.

Amanda Sparso ’14 is an extraordinary woman who manages to juggle the responsibilities of not one, but five different careers. With her diverse skill sets and passion for creativity, she thrives as a CGI Artist, model, dancer, adjunct professor, and mentor. 

The members of the Model UN Club had an exciting opportunity to visit the United Nations on October 19.

It was a big night for our boys' and girls' cross country teams who took home NVL Championship wins. 

Ojala Naeem ‘08 returned to Oronoke Road as a presenter in the 2023-2024 Alumni Speaker Series on Tuesday, October 17, 2023. Several science class students were in attendance. 

Principal, Thomas J. Pompei was honored at the Catholic Academy of Waterbury's Annual Dinner with the Sisters of St. Francis Award.

The Class of 2027 at Holy Cross recently engaged in a valuable learning experience through their participation in small group activities as part of the Freshmen Foundations program.

During the Annual Day of Service at Holy Cross High School, students and faculty came together to give back to the community as part of the Homecoming Weekend activities.

Our Crusaders celebrated the beginning of Homecoming Week in style with an exciting dance held at  La Bella Vista in Waterbury on September 28, 2023.

At the Student Leadership Conference, students engaged in various activities designed to enhance their leadership skills. The conference was led by former Director of Student Experience, Megan Dwyer '05.

Oronoke Road is full of Crusaders! Welcome back and thanks for sharing your First Day of School pics with us. Here's to a great year!

A new, twelve foot cross stands tall in front of our school as a symbol of faith and inspiration. It is a powerful reminder of the values and beliefs that guide us in our educational journey.

Holy Cross High School welcomes the general public to attend  In His Path, a 9/11 Memorial Program on September 11 at 7:00pm at the school on 587 Oronoke Road in Waterbury, CT  to commemorate Father Francis E. Grogan, C.S.C., a beloved faculty member

The Welcome Back Picnic on August 20 was a fantastic event for freshmen and transfer students to start off their year on a positive note.

We want to say thank you to all who came out for  Holy Cross High School’s 31st Annual Crusader Classic Golf Tournament on Monday, June 19th!

Holy Cross High School President, Dr. Thomas C. Pellegrino and Father Jim Sullivan from the Basilica of the Immaculate Conception united for a noble cause at Lake Waramaug in Warren, CT for the annual Our Fathers' Ride.

As a high school senior, the decision to apply to the Air Force Academy is not one that is made lightly. After years of hard work, self-discovery and discipline, Nathan DiMatteo ’23 was appointed into this prestigious program at Honors Convocation by 1st. Lieutenant Jeremy Johnson

Holy Cross High School celebrated its 52nd Commencement Exercises on Sunday, June 4, 2023. It was a morning of celebration, recognition and reflection on all the hard work and growth that took place over the past four years. Students proudly walked across the stage in their cap and gown, carrying a sense of accomplishment and a newfound sense of independence.

We are proud to announce the latest list of matriculating students from the Class of 2023. As another academic year comes to a close, we celebrate the achievements of our brightest and most hardworking students who have made a remarkable impact on our community

The Holy Cross High School administration, faculty and staff honored students for their academic excellence during the 2022-2023 school year at Honors Convocation on Thursday, May 18.

Prom is a highly anticipated event that marks the end of high school for many students. It is a formal occasion that allows students to dress up in elegant attire, take memorable photographs, and dance the night away with friends and classmates.

On Saturday, May 20, 2023, members of the class of 2023 attended the Waterbury Unico 100th Annual Scholarship Awards ceremony.

Summer Austin ’25 discovered her passion for art as a 6thgrader at St. Bridget’s School. She picked up a brush and illustrated her feelings on paper.

While others toss their carrot tops and extra lettuce into the garbage, low waste chef Max La Manna ’07 turns them into culinary works of art.

Student musicians and vocalists presented an eclectic evening of music selections at the annual spring concert. Under the direction of Mr. Sean Lewis, they performed works that ranged from pop to sacred. 

Five individuals and one athletic team were inducted into the 2022-2023 Crusader Hall of Honor on April 22, 2023. Over 300 guests gathered in the Blasius Family Auditorium for this special ceremony, hosted by Emmy Nominee and NBC Connecticut News Anchor, Amber Diaz ’06.

Helping Hands, Holy Cross High School’s Community Service Group, worked on a number of service projects in honor of National Volunteers Week.  

Many could see that Dren Dobruna ’23 was destined for greatness. He was kicking around a soccer ball at age two. He was playing against twelve and thirteen year olds when he was eight. He possessed a gift of natural talent and a passionate drive. It didn’t take long for him to be catapulted into the professional soccer world.

Over 500 people reconnected with Holy Cross High School for the inaugural Oronoke after Hours.

For the National Eating Disorder Awareness Week (February 27th-March 3rd), Holy Cross High School invited three representative mental health therapists, Michelle Santos, Hellen St. Germain, and Felicia Lewis, from Community Mental Health Associates (CMHA).

Each March, Special Olympics offer a basketball tournament for their teams within and around the Greater Waterbury area. Holy Cross High School was proud to once again be a host and sponsor of this event. Throughout the day, individuals compete in individual skills competitions.

Holy Cross High School is proud to announce that the following students have achieved honor roll status for the third quarter of the 2022-2023 school year.

Founders’ Week is a week-long celebration, recognizing our historic achievements, our future possibilities, and the invaluable role that our founders played in establishing Holy Cross High School.

The Holy Cross Student Theatre will proudly present Mean Girls – the Musical, the brutally hilarious musical from book writer Tina Fey (30 Rock), lyricist Nell Benjamin (Legally Blonde) and composer Jeff Richmond (Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt)

Family, friends and teammates congratulated five of our student-athletes who signed letters of intent to play football in college.

Kiara Byrnes ’25 is following in the footsteps of her sister, Raeanna ’23. She, along with classmate Chanel Debicki ’25 continued Raeanna’s philanthropic efforts for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS). Recently, they ran a fundraising campaign as part of LLS’s 2023 Student Visionaries of the Year program.

Faculty and students dressed down in orange on Thursday, February 2 to support DECA, Holy Cross High School's Business Club and their fundraiser for the National Pediatric Cancer Foundation.

Ryan Ruby ’23 has accumulated many skills in finance and business as a student in Mr. Kevin Zupkus’ Personal Finance class. He has learned in a very short amount of time how to make informed decisions that can shape the rest of his life.

Holy Cross High School is proud to announce that the following students have achieved honor roll status for the second quarter of the 2022-2023 school year

Photos from this year's Snowball Dance at La Bella Vista in Waterbury on Sunday, January 15, 2023. 

Over 1,000 Connecticut students from 40 schools participated in the Connecticut World Affairs Council’s Model United Nations conference. They discussed numerous issues through debate and diplomacy in a respectful and informed dialogue.

The Holy Cross High School Music Department, under the leadership of Mr. Sean R. Lewis, got the Crusader family into the holiday spirit with its annual Christmas Concert.

Crusaders participated in and supported several community service projects this holiday season. Since Thanksgiving, stockings have been stuffed, items have been collected and the spirit of giving back has permeated through the building.

Our students carried on a Holy Cross High School tradition when they dressed up for a good cause.

Student-athletes, Juliana Dane ’23 and Mya Zaccagnini ‘23 signed letters of intent to play Division I athletics at their colleges in the fall of 2023.

The Holy Cross Student Theatre will present Almost Maine written by John Carini as its fall drama on December 2nd at 7:30pm and December 3rd at 5:00pm. The show will be performed at Holy Cross in the Blasius Family Auditorium on 587 Oronoke Road in Waterbury. Tickets are $10.00 for adults and $5.00 for students and senior citizens. They can be purchased at the door. The show is directed by Scott Schulte ’93 who has directed other HCST productions such as The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) and Arsenic & Old Lace.

The annual Holy Cross Pink Out Game to benefit Breast Cancer Research was held on Monday, November 14th at Municipal Stadium. The Crusader community watched as the varsity football team scored a victory against Torrington High School.

Holy Cross High School is proud to announce that the following students have achieved honor roll status for the first quarter of the 2022-2023 school year.

Holy Cross High School students and faculty welcomed young children and their families for the local neighborhoods for the 21st Annual Halloween Happening.

The Presidents and Board Chairs from the thirteen schools of the Moreau’s Province gathered together for their annual meeting from October 11-12, 2022. Holy Cross High School was proud to host the first half of the meeting which was led by the Provincial. Br. Thomas C. Dziekan, CSC and members of his staff. 

The Holy Cross High School community uses Homecoming Weekend for a time to show Crusader pride, celebrate the school's legacy and make unforgettable memories.

Photos from the 2022 Homecoming Dance at Grand Oak Villa 

A bench honoring the legacy of Brother Patrick Halpin, CSC, the first Principal of Holy Cross High School, was dedicated in the school courtyard on September 17, 2022.

Students in Mr. Lanese's Anatomy & Physiology class made presentations on occupations in the medical industry such as neurosurgeons, nurses, psychologists, physical therapists and more.

The 2022-2023 school year has officially started.

A message of kindness dominates our school cafeteria. A Ben's Bells mural was created in the Holy Cross High School by student leaders, Isabella Lombardo '25 and Ryan Makowski '25 and several volunteers. 

Megan Dreher ’16 joined the Advancement Office this past summer as the Associate Director for Alumni Engagement & Special Events. She brings a wealth of experience in relationship building, communications and leadership.

A face is heading Holy Cross High School’s Counseling Department. Beloved Crusader veteran, Jodie LaCava McGarrity ’93 was named as the school’s new Director of Counseling.

The Crusader Community welcomed transfer and freshmen students to the annual Welcome Back Picnic on August 21. 

Holy Cross High School is pleased to announce that Nora J. Mason P’16,’19 & ‘22 has officially joined the Crusader family as the Director of Advancement.

Effective July 1, 2022, Catherine Xeller will assume duties as Holy Cross High School’s Assistant Principal.

Alumni, parents, faculty and friends spent a beautiful day on the courses of Watertown Golf Club for the Crusader Classic Golf Tournament

Fast-paced, sincere, and to the point. These are a few words to describe the motive behind the energetic hit EMDI has in store for us. ‘Better Without You’ begins with smooth piano chords and a soulful voice, all to be taken over in the chorus by gritty basslines, stabby plucks and a seriously powerful vocal performance by none other than Lexi White '22.

Holy Cross High School is proud to announce that the following students have achieved honor roll status for the fourth quarter of the 2021-2022 school year.

The Class of 1972 returned to Holy Cross High School to celebrate their 50th Reunion. Self-labeled as “the eternal seniors”, this energetic group reunited and rekindled relationships that began in the late 60s.

Holy Cross High School celebrated its 51st Commencement Exercises on Sunday, June 5, 2022. Diplomas and special awards were distributed to the Class of 2022. Heartfelt speeches and parting words were shared by Board members, administrators, students and special guests.

Holy Cross High School is proud to announce the Matriculation Listing for the Class of 2022.

We recently sat down with Aryanna Carter and Cameron Sivilla, Valedictorian and Salutatorian for the Class of 2022, respectively. They shared some of their Crusader experiences and the impact that Holy Cross High School had on their lives