2005-2006 Centennial Year Sponsors

Circle of Mercy 

Jeff and Mary Jo Dunne
The Milford Bank

McAuley  

Mrs. Ann D’Addario
Knights of Columbus
PNC Advisors
R.D. Scinto Corporation
Valerie Vincent, ’58

Tower  

Albertus Magnus College
Allianz of America & the Brian S. Brennan Family
Class of 1954
Fairfield College Preparatory School
Fairfield University
Carla Kowalczyk Farrell, ’73 and Lisa Kowalczyk, ’70
Daria Barbano Fitzgerald, ’72 and Robert A. Fitzgerald, AP, ’00, ’02 and ’05
Gloria Dichello Hall, ’53
Mary Sedensky Koehm, ’46
Dr. Margaret “Mimi” Koehm, ’76
The LaBella Family
Landamerica, New York
Frank and Claudia Matthews
Medical Anesthesiology Associates
Ann Collins Mills, ’47
Mr. and Mrs. Thanasis Molokotos

Michael and Wendy Bosak Montanaro, ’65        
Newtown Shopping Village & the Kasper and Riccio Families

Elsie Santangelo Scott, ’55 & the Santangelo Foundation

David J. Sullivan III & UBS Financial Services
Kathleen Swift, ’80

From London, the group traveled the thatched-roofed Cotswold countryside to Oxford University where several Lauralton students have studied, on to Stratford-upon-Avon and all things Shakespeare, finally making their way past sheep, sheep, sheep to Wales and the Irish Sea.

A calm crossing brought the group to Dublin where the students politely suffered through a trying tour of the city with an inept guide; nevertheless, some free time on Grafton Street and afternoon tea at Mercy House International rejuvenated everyone and readied the travelers for the LH Talent Show in the hotel lobby. The acts thrilled and amazed: the seniors’ skit satirizing the morning tour guide, Mrs. Cumming’s recitation of an Irish limerick, Melissa Salandra’s best-ever rendition of The Star Spangled Banner, Jess Ciola’s contorted arm and nose trick, Mrs. Lawler’s bagpipes, Mrs. Gibson’s chicken imitation, Meagan Gaits' cheers, and from the group traveling with us, John’s rapid rendering of helping verbs and Ryan’s brake-dance routine. What talent! Highlights in Ireland included a curvy drive through the Ring of Kerry with stops along the way for spectacular views of the rugged landscape and an end-of-the day trot through Killarney National Park in jaunting cars. Traditional Irish music in the hotel pub on the last night offered a perfect end to this year’s trip.

Student participants included Jane Becker, Jess Ciola, Lauren Corsano, Kylie Culnane, Julie DeMagistris, Abby Finck, Meagan Gaits, Margaret Galiani, Deidra Golino, Kelly Kopchik, Joanna Nicoletti, Ashley Pannese, Megan Paqua, Melissa Salandra, Kerry Sullivan and Lauren VanDam.

The National Merit® Scholarship Program is an academic competition for recognition and scholarships that began in 1955. High school students enter the National Merit Program by taking the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT®) -- a test which serves as an initial screen of approximately 1.3 million entrants each year -- and by meeting published program entry/participation requirements.

In September, more than two-thirds or about 34,000 of the high scorers on the PSAT/NMSQT® will receive Letters of Commendation in recognition of their outstanding academic promise. Commended Students are named on the basis of a nationally applied Selection Index score that may vary from year to year and is below the level required for participants to be named Semifinalists in their respective states. About 16,000 students will be notified that they have qualified as Semifinalists. 

Congratulations to these academically talented students on their achievements!

The Board of Trustees of the Academy of Our Lady of Mercy, Lauralton Hall extends its appreciation to the faculty of Lauralton Hall for their hard work, dedication and professional excellence.