Spartan Advance | February 2024

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.

SPARTAN SPOTLIGHTS

April 21 Spartan Spring Luncheon begins with Spartan Spirit Challenge

Help your class of choice get a head start on the time honored tradition of Spartan Spirit game day. Any donation you make can earn points for the class of your choice.

Earn points by selecting basket items through our Amazon Wish List or by making direct financial gifts to the Spartan Spring Luncheon. The accumulation of these contributions throughout the month will contribute to the points awarded during the Spartan Spirit Game Day on February 23.

The collective efforts of Immaculate Conception School and Immaculata High School will uphold the traditions of our Church and the legacy events of our schools, creating an unforgettable experience at the Spring Luncheon on April 21st and continuing to illuminate the parochial educational opportunities here in Somerville.

2024 Lux Dei Award presented to Cecilia Cullen and Nancy Bonham

The Church of the Immaculate Conception, together with Immaculate Conception School and Immaculata High School, is blessed to congratulate Ceil and Nancy for their exemplary commitment to the sacred mission of Catholic education and service as a light of God at Immaculate Conception School and Immaculata High School.

View the full background of our honorees

SPARTAN CASH RAFFLE TICKETS NOW ON SALE

The Spartan Cash Raffle is one of Immaculata High School's major fundraisers. It is a great way for parents, alumni, past parents, and friends to support the school, while also getting a chance to win a big prize. Winning tickets will be drawn at the Jazz Supper Club on Thursday, May 2, 2024, with a chance to win a Grand Prize (35% of gross ticket sales), second place (10% of gross ticket sales), or third place (or 5% of gross ticket sales).

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IMMACULATA SCHOOL STORE IS OPEN

You can now shop for Immaculata High School spirit wear anytime and from any place! Explore a wide array of exclusive Spartan merchandise tailored just for you! From cozy hoodies to stylish accessories, there's something for everyone. By shopping at our online store, you're not just purchasing items; you're contributing directly to the betterment of our school community.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

FEB. 3

5:00 pm - 8:30 pm

@Church and Immaculate Conception School Cafeteria

Catholic Schools Week ICS Alumni Mass and Reception

All alumni of Immaculate Conception School are welcome to join us as we close out Catholic Schools Week. Family, friends, and alumni are invited to join us for Mass, immediately followed by a reception in the cafeteria, at which time we will pull our Catholic Schools Week raffle. Please contact the Office of Advancement to register for the reception.

Feb. 10

8:00 am

@Immaculata High School

High School Placement Test

Immaculata High School will hold its High School Placement Test on Saturday, February 10. The test is required for all admission applicants to the Class of 2028

FEB. 25

1:00 pm

@Immaculata High School

Spartan Memorial Mass

Please join us on Sunday, February 25 at 1:00 pm for our 20th Annual Spartan Memorial Mass, as we remember those Spartan alumni, faculty members, Guardian Angels, and Spartans of the Year who have gone to eternal rest. We ask that you please register, so we can ensure proper seating.

PHOTO OF THE MONTH

The sky's the limit for Samantha Testa '12, a NASA engineer who helped Immaculata kick off Catholic Schools Week with an inspiring presentation about what education and faith make possible. Sam, who leads a recovery team responsible for the safe return of NASA astronauts, credits faith, family, and strong educational support for helping her reach the stars she studied with her grandfather as a young girl.

This month's Spartan Advance was curated by Rich Rau IHS '89, Director of Advancement; 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 news@immaculatahighschool.org.

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