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The Spartan Advance is a digital newsletter intended to promote the events and activities of Immaculata High School’s Office of Advancement. Please send us any news and announcements, so the Office can share them with our Spartan family of alumni, students, faculty, parents, and friends. All content submissions are subject to editing and may not be used in their entirety.
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WELCOME BACK TO SCHOOL, SPARTANS! | |
Immaculata High School welcomed back new and current Spartans earlier this week. The start of the school year is always a special time on our campus, with new students and faculty, new relationships, new scholarship, and exciting conversations beginning anew after the summer months.
As we look ahead and seek to engage with the opportunities before us this year, we continue to strive to strengthen our community, create an environment in which our students and faculty thrive, and position our school for future success.
May the Holy Spirit guide and inspire our students and faculty; may our alumni be strengthened and fortified by their legacy; and, together, may we carry the spirit of Immaculata with us in all that we do.
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ALL SPARTANS INVITED TO 'COME HOME' | |
All generations of Spartans are invited to come home to Immaculata High School on Saturday, September 30. Reconnect with classmates, rekindle old friendships, and experience the vibrant atmosphere of Immaculata High School once again.
The evening will begin with the 5:00 pm Vigil Mass at the Church of the Immaculate Conception, and the celebration will continue back at Immaculata with a reception, an open mic concert, and tours of the high school from 6:00 - 9:00 pm. The $20 admission fee includes food, music, and a special souvenir mug, with beer and wine available for purchase.
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FORMER IMMACULATA MUSICIANS INVITED TO JOIN ALUMNI MARCHING BAND | The Immaculata High School Alumni Spartan Marching Band will perform a medley of the marching band’s greatest hits during halftime of the Homecoming football game on Friday, October 13. To celebrate the big event, there will be a social at the Somerville Elks Lodge 1068 to reconnect with friends after the game. | |
PROSPECTIVE FAMILIES INVITED TO EXPLORE IMMACULATA AT OUR OPEN HOUSE | |
On Sunday, October 22 and Monday, October 23, Immaculata High School is opening its doors to showcase the incredible learning environment that shapes our students, both in the classroom and in life.
This is your chance to explore the halls where the leaders of tomorrow are nurtured and inspired. Take a guided tour of our newly updated facilities, meet our dedicated educators, and learn about the wide range of academic and extracurricular opportunities that await within our walls.
Engage in interactive demonstrations, discover innovative programs, and witness the strong sense of community that makes Immaculata High School the incredible place our Spartans call home. We will also have representatives from various clubs, organizations, and sports teams available to answer questions and provide insights into the vibrant life on our campus.
Feel the excitement of our community and the spirit of learning come together as we invite you to experience the heart of Immaculata High School like never before. Bring your enthusiasm, curiosity, and desire to be part of something exceptional.
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SPARTAN FOOTBALL FANS INVITED TO ATTEND GAME, SPONSOR PROGRAM BOOK | For over 60 years, Immaculata High School's competition teams have been a powerhouse in the state of New Jersey, achieving remarkable success both on and off the field. As we gear up for another thrilling season, we invite you to join us as a valued sponsor. By partnering with our Spartans, you'll have the opportunity to showcase your support for our parochial Catholic high school and its revered legacy. | |
MACKIE AWARD BRUNCH AND GOLF CLASSIC TO BE HELD NOV. 5 | |
Immaculata High School will once again hold its annual Golf Classic, this year on Sunday, November 5 at the prestigious Raritan Valley Country Club.
Prior to the Golf Classic, all are invited to attend the 9:00 am Mass at the Church of the Immaculate Conception, which will be followed by the Mackie Award Brunch at the Raritan Valley Country Club. This year, Jim and Marybeth Hannan will be honored for their dedication and commitment to Immaculata High School.
First presented in 2008 and named after J. Brandon “Mackie” Maxwell Jr., the first recipient of the award, the Mackie Award honors individuals who have demonstrated a longstanding commitment to advancing the mission of the school through service to the school community.
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SEPT. 29
Class of 1988 Reunion
The Class of 1988 will come together to celebrate their 35th Reunion on Sept. 29 at a local establishment with a band, and the following night, will attend “Spartans Come Home” at Immaculata. For regular Class of 1988 updates, please join their Facebook page “Immaculata - Class of 1988” or email
[email protected]
for more information.
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SEPT. 29
7:00 pm
@Torpey Athletics Complex
Spartan Band and Cheer Day
Students in grades 5-8 are invited to experience first-hand what it's like to be in the Spartan Marching Band or to cheer for the varsity football team from the sidelines as a Spartan Cheerleader.
Register
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SEPT. 30
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
@Immaculata High School
Spartans Come Home
All generations of Spartans are invited to come home to Immaculata High School on Sept. 30. Come recount old memories and make new ones during our annual Spartans Come Home event. Join us for Mass and a reception and come see the many new improvements made in the school.
Register
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OCT. 13
7:00 pm
@Torpey Athletics Complex
Homecoming Game and Alumni Marching Band
Join us for our Homecoming Game as our Spartans go head-to-head with Morris Catholic on Friday, Oct. 13. During halftime, our Alumni Spartan Marching Band will perform a medley of the marching band’s greatest hits.
Sign Up for the Alumni Spartan Marching Band
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OCT. 20-23
Class of 1973 Reunion
The Class of 1973 will come together to celebrate their 50th Reunion from Oct. 20-23. For more information, please visit their Facebook page "Class of ‘73 IHS 50th Reunion" or email Andrea Aloia Stasko at
[email protected].
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OCT. 22
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
*with early tours starting at 1:15 pm
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OCT. 23
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
*with early tours starting at 5:15 pm
Open House
Middle school students and their families are invited to join us for our Open House. Come take a tour, visit our academic, athletic, and activity expo, and hear from our administrators.
Register
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Congratulations to Spartan alums Marissa (Tavaglione) Vanderbeek '14 and classmate, now-husband, Chandler Vanderbeek '14, center, on their recent marriage.
They are pictured here with fellow Spartans: Joanna Bragg '16; Samantha Smith '14; Salvatore Fama '14; Kristen Reilly '16; Matthew Dupras '11; Margaret Kretz '16; Margo Cherry '20; William Kretz '11; Elizabeth Fitzsimmons '14; Elizabeth (Kretz) Chasin '09; Ava Tavaglione '21; Carolyn McGuire '16; Scott Royster '14; Madeline Tavaglione, Class of 2025; Connor Vanderbeek '14; Mark Swintek '14; Madison Cherry '16; Joe Riccadonna '14; Griffin Vanderbeek '15; Richard Dupras '08; Taylor Vanderbeek '11; Jack Cust '97; and Jennifer (Hart) Cust '97.
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This month's Spartan Advance was curated by Rich Rau IHS '89, Director of Advancement; Tara Smith IHS '06, Director of Marketing and Communications; Michele Blandino, Director of Admissions; Stacey Mezzacca Geary IHS '91, Marketing and Communications Assistant; and Sue Beardsley, Advancement Assistant. Have an idea or news you think should be shared in the Spartan Advance? Let us know at [email protected]. | | | | |
