East Haven Residents Follow in Mother's Footsteps

From Sacred Heart Hamden: Legacies from the incoming Class of 2023 were recognized this winter at the annual Incoming Freshmen Orientation. Nine members of the class have mothers who are alumnae and three members of the class have grandmothers who are alumnae. Seventeen class members have one or more sisters who are current students or graduates of the Academy (19 sisters in all.)

Members of the entering class come from 25 towns and 39 feeder schools. “Sacred Heart legacy is again strongly represented in this class. We are particularly struck with the number of alumnae who are sending their daughters to Sacred Heart. The presence of these young women at the Academy is a testament to the importance that families place on the values learned here, and their desire to ensure that the Sacred Heart tradition continues,” announced Director of Admissions Elaine Lamboley ’60 in welcoming the Class of 2023.

The following members of the Class of 2023 are Sacred Heart Academy legacies:
Julia Cannon (NoH)

• Daughter of Mary Jo Early Cannon ’90
• Granddaughter of Josephine Notaro Early ’51

Haylie Cieslewski (Cheshire)

• Daughter of Lauren Romano Cieslewski ’97
• Granddaughter of Margaret Sands Romano ’71

Jessica Cofrancesco (EH)

• Daughter of Mary Grether Cofrancesco ’82

Natalia Frangipane (NH)

• Daughter of Regina D’Ambruoso Frangipane ’91

Caroline Lawlor (NoH)

• Daughter of Ann Falsey Lawlor ’85

Kathryn Marquis (Orange)

• Daughter of Kristen Wajdowicz Marquis ’87

Sophia Mastriano (NoH)

• Daughter of Carissa Terranova Mastriano ’94
• Granddaughter of Theresa Czaplicki Mastriano ’61 (d)

Kristina Ponzio (EH)

• Daughter of Renee Mastriano Ponzio ’91

Carmella Roberts (Wlfd)

• Daughter of Michele Canestri Roberts ’95

Founded in 1946 by the Apostles of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, Sacred Heart Academy
successfully prepares young women in grades 9 – 12 for learning, service, and achievement in a
global society. The Academy welcomes 500 students from more than 80 schools and 60 towns in
Connecticut. Sacred Heart is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and
Colleges. Visit www.sacredhearthamden.org to learn more.

Images via Sacred Heart Hamden