“ ”St. Mary’s pillars for success: Catholic, Excellence, Integrity and Respect.
Spartan Weekly Update
From the Head of School
Good Evening, Thank you so much for your support with our Kiss 108 Campaign! This week, our ads have been featured on iHeart Radio, and next week our ads will be back on Kiss 108 FM. Our web takeover on Feb. 15 and 16 proved very successful with 527 total clicks to www.stmaryslynn.com. We will take over www.kiss108.com again on Feb. 27 with a new look and even more excitement! Remember to tell your friends and family to log on to www.kiss108.com on Feb. 27 for their chance to win an iPad! This is a very exciting time for many families in Greater Boston as they choose a new school. We invite prospective parents reading our Spartan Update to visit, call, or email anytime we can answer any questions for you. The St. Mary’s family is a very special place where we live out our Pillars of Success: Catholic, Excellence, Integrity and Respect, raise each other up with Spartan Pride, and come together as a community to live, learn, and pray together. We encourage our current parents to act as St. Mary’s ambassadors and cheerleaders in your own communities. We believe that what goes on in
Feb. 21-27, 2013
St. Mary’s is a Catholic college-preparatory school educating students from thirty communities from grades 6-12. Our rigorous academic and co-curricular programs encourage young men and women to reach their spiritual, intellectual, moral, physical and creative potential.
coming up Feb. 19-22
Winter Break
Feb. 27
Kiss108.com Takeover
Early Release
March 14
NHS Ceremony
March 15
No School, Prof. Development
March 18
No School, Prof. Development
Spring Sports Begin
March 20
Talent Show
March 28
Term III Ends
Holy Thursday Prayer Service
March 29
No School, Good Friday
March 31
Easter
April 3
Dancer’s Showcase
our community is very special, and we want to get the word out and invite everyone to get involved. We also welcome our alumni to the Spartan Update community, and we welcome you all to get more involved in our classrooms, at our athletic matches, and in any other ways your talents fit. Take a look at our new St. Mary’s Corner blog, which debuts today on the top right of the Spartan Update. This weekly blog will be updated each week with information on alumni events, the annual fund, and other helpful information on giving back to St. Mary’s in many various ways. Finally, the St. Mary’s community celebrates Lent together, and we encourage your family to explore the following resources:
• United States Conference of Catholic Bishops Lenten Resources• Archdiocese of Boston Lenten Resources• Sacred Space (Irish Jesuits) Lenten Spirituality Resources• Jesuits of New England Lenten Spirituality Resources
We hope you have had a restful break, and we’ll see you Monday!
From the Principal Congratulations to senior Nancy O’Neil on her nomination for the 2012-13 Herff Jones Believe in You Scholarship Principal’s Award. This award, selected by individual school principals throughout the United States and Canada, recognizes academic performance and community service. Reminder to JuniorsAll juniors are invited to apply for the St. Mary’s Chapter of the National Honor Society should be prepared to submit their applications on Tuesday, Feb. 26.
Marian Division Yearbook Just a reminder...We need a baby picture from each eighth-grader to put in the yearbook. I am asking the parents to either send in a hard copy and I will scan it and send it back home with your student or you can email a JPEG. Thank you and I look forward to seeing pictures of your beautiful babies.
Linda WilliamsYearbook [email protected]
North Shore Driving School Offering discounts for St. Mary’s Students during February school vacation week at our Salem, Mass. location. This is a one week accelerated class! Students should be 15 years and 9 months or older. For information and registration please call Rich Daly at 978-745-3303 or visit northshoredriving.com.
attached
• SMH Generic Permission Slip
• Physical Form
• February Dining Menu
• February Gym Schedule
• SpartanTimes, Vol. 2
• Hunger for Justice Permission Slip
• Year of Faith Weekly Blog
Spartan Weekly Update
SpartanTimes Extra, extra! Read all about it!The second edition of the Spartan Times is attached. There are many exciting stories you can read and enjoy!
Nurse Lisa Physicals are now due for the students trying out for spring sports. Just a reminder, no tryouts will be allowed without an updated physical for spring sports.
Athletics Remember to support our winter athletic teams! February athletic and gym schedules are attached. St. Mary’s Track UpdateAthletes must run a qualifying time in order to make it into states. We had eight athletes make it this season. They are:
• Carol DiMaiti• Toni Vinciarelli• Rachel Hanlon• Victoria Viger• Justin O’Blenes• Jake Cassidy• Victor Molle• Josh Bertrand
The top eight at states place for points: Justin came in 5th in the 55m and the boys 4x200 team (including all four boys) came in seventh. The top three in each event will move on to all states which is at the Reggie Lewis Center this Saturday. Good Luck to Carol DiMaiti as she competes in the 55m State Championships after a great third-place finish at the sectionals last weekend. Spartan Classic ChampionsCongratulations! The girl’s basketball team captured the Spartan Classic title with a 59–53 win over Ipswich and for finishing the regular season 20–2. This is a girl’s basketball record for wins in a season.
Congratulations to the girls hockey team on beating Austin Prep 2–0 to secure their ninth consecutive Catholic Central League title. The boy’s basketball team won 4 of their last 5 games to finish 12–8 and qualify for the MIAA state tournament. Congrats to the cheering squad for their strong showing in the CCL Competition last weekend, placing fourth. MIAA playoff information for the girl’s hockey, girl’s basketball, and boy’s basketball teams can be found at miaa.net.
athletics
Hockey Boys Varsity Springfield Tourney, Feb. 21
Hockey Girls Varsity at Lexington, Feb. 22, 2 p.m.
Basketball Boys Varsity vs. Winthrop, Feb. 28, 7 p.m. at home
Basketball Girls’ Varsity, March 1, 7 p.m. at home
Hockey Girls Varsity vs. Newton North, March 2, 7:30 p.m. at Connery Rink
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Campus Ministry / Rachel’s Challenge Hunger for JusticeCheck out more from last year’s Hunger for Justice on Facebook! Leadership applications for Hunger for Justice are available from Mr. Carmody or Mrs. Alberti. Electronic ones can be found on the Campus Ministry page.
• First Teen Leader Meeting: Wed. March 20• Next Adult Leader Meeting: Wed. Feb. 27 at 2:15 p.m. or Sunday, March 17 at
6:30 p.m.• Teen Leader Retreat: March 2 & 3• Actual Famine Hunger for Justice Dates: Good Friday, March 29 to Holy
Saturday, March 30
Snow CampersRegistration forms are due Feb. 12. There are TWO registration forms to be filled out, one says Snow Camps Application (please mark weekend number 2 March 8, 9, 10) as well as the St. Mary’s Permission Slip printed on the back of the parent letter. Volunteer OpportuniesMy Brother’s Table: Feb. 26, March 12, April 30 and Oct. 8
Guidance Updated Scholarship Opportunities
• Rotary Club of Lynn—March 29• Massachusetts Credit Union Scholarship—March 9• Topsfield Fair Essex Agricultural Society Scholarship—April 1• Topsfield Fair Charles E. Larner Family Foundation Scholarship—April 1• Lynn Hispanic Scholarship—May 17
Arts and Humanities St. Mary’s will present our production of Man, Woman, Flower in the preliminary round of the Massachusetts State Drama Festival Saturday, March 2, at Norwell High School. Our cast is scheduled to take the stage at 10 a.m. Please support the Drama Festival!
Admissions The re-registration process is happening now. Please remember to re-register by Friday, March 1. After March 1 the re-registration fee increases to $150. Contact the Admissions Office if you have any questions: Elaine Festa at 781-586-2008. Carole FrederickDirector of [email protected]
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St. Mary’s Parish Lynn St. Mary’s Parish 150th Anniversary DinnerKnights of Columbus, LynnSaturday, March 2Cocktails will begin at 6 p.m.
Please join us for a special anniversary celebration. Tickets are $25 per person, which includes a sit-down dinner, dancing, and DJ. Come enjoy dinner and dancing with Fr. Brian! Tickets are available now at the Rectory. Contact us at 781-598-4907 or visit us at the Rectory Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.. Check us out at www.stmaryslynn.org.
Student Council
Spring FlingSemi-Formal Student Council Fundraiser Dance
Friday, March 156:30 p.m.The Holy Ghost Society Hall20 Howley Street, Peabody, MA
$35 per person, on sale soon; outside guests welcome.
Don’t forget the Talent Show on March 20!
Parent Partnership
May Parent Social/Fundraiser Volunteers Needed We invite parents to join us Wednesday, Feb. 27, at 6:30 p.m. in the Advancement office (DiCroce Alumni House) for a meeting to kick off the biggest parent social event of the year! Volunteers are needed for many different roles, and we hope all will lend a hand to make this evening a success for our kids! Please email Katie Dearing, Dean of Advancement, at [email protected] with any questions.
Thank you for all you do for St. Mary’s!
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Health Care Provider’s Examination
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Allergies: Please list: Medications ______________________ Food _________________ Other ______________ History of Anaphylaxis to ___________________ Epi-Pen®: Yes No
Asthma: Asthma Action Plan Yes No (Please attach) Diabetes: Type I Type II Seizure disorder: ____________________________________________________________________________ Other (Please specify) _________________________________________________________________________
Current Medications (if relevant to the student's health and safety) Please circle those administered in school; a separate medication order form is needed for each medication administered in school. Physical Examination Date of Examination:___________________________
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If combination vaccine is administered, please indicate vaccine type (e.g., DTaP-Hib, etc.)
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2 2
Hepatitis B (e.g., HepB, HepB-Hib, DTaP-HepB-IPV)
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Haemophilus influenzae type b (e.g., Hib, HepB-Hib, DTaP-Hib)
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2 1
3
Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) 2
4 1
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Varicella (Var)
2
6 1
Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis (e.g., DTaP, DT, DTaP-Hib, DTaP-HepB-IPV, Td)
7
Hepatitis A (HepA)
2
1 1
2
Pneumococcal Polysaccharide (PPV23) 2
3 1
Polio (e.g., IPV, DTaP-HepB-IPV)
4 2
1
Influenza Inactivated (Intramuscular) or Live (Intranasal) 3
2
3
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Other:
Serologic Proof of Immunity
Check One
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SAINT MARY’S JR/SR HIGH SCHOOL
February 2013
If you have any questions, call the Director of Dining Services: PAUL GOODHUE at 781-477-9023 MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY
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American ChopSuey
Served With Wheat Bread Sticks
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Whole Grain
Chicken Nuggets Served with French
Fries and Veg
A Pair of
All Beef Hot Dogs Served on Oatmeal
Buns with Chips
Whole Wheat Nacho Chips Topped with
Spicy beef, Cheddar cheese and Salsa
Oven Fried Chicken
Served with Mashed Potatoes and Mixed Veg.
Baked Penne: Wheat Pasta,
Bolognese Sauce, Ricotta and
Mozzeralla cheese We also offer Daily:
Asst. Cearals Fresh Baked Muffins
Asst. Bagels Chips
Asst. Snacks
Garelick Farms Milks and Juices
Water Flavored Water Pepsi Products
Switch Sparkling Juice
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Boneless BBQ Rib Sub Served on a 12Grain Bun with
Chips
Grilled Buffalo
Chicken Tenders Served over a House Salad
Bean, Cheese and Brown Rice Burrito Served with Tortilla
Chips and Salsa
A Pair of Grilled
Cheese Sandwiches
Served with Fries
Wheat Macaroni
and Cheese Served with a Caesar Salad
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Corn Dogs
Served with Brown Rice Pilaf and Corn
Chicken Parmesan Served over Whole Wheat Spaghetti w/
Garlic Bread
Breakfast For
Lunch: Buckwheat Pancakes,
Sausage and Fruit
Popcorn Chicken
Bowl: Mashed Potatoes, Corn and Gravy
House Baked Cheese Pi zza and Pizza of the Day. Made on Whole Wheat Crust with Low Fat Mozzarella Cheese and Topp ed with the freshest Ingredients.
Grilled Cheese Burgers, Hamburgers, Chicken Patties, French Fries and Hot Sandwich/Wrap of the Day. All Served on Fantini Baked Rolls or Mission Wraps
Assorted Pre-Packaged Salads, Sandwiches/Wraps and Deserts daily: Chicken Caesar Wrap, Buffalo Chicken Wrap, Italian Sub and Wraps/Subs of the Day.
Spicy Chicken Salad, Caesar Salad, Chicken Caesar salad and Salad of the Day. Pudding Parfaits, Yogurt Parfaits, Fresh Whole Fruit, Asst. Cakes and Pies
**Menu subject to change (Super Food of the Month is: Whole Grains) Where Whole Grains are used in the menu it will be highlighted in RED
February (No School) Vacation
5 Freshman Boys– 2:30-4:00
JV Boys – 4-5:30
Varsity Boys – 5:30-7:30
Cheering – 7:30-9:30
Varsity Girls – 2:15-4:30
Freshman/JV Girls – 4:30-
5:45
Freshman/JV Boys – 5:45-
7:00
Varsity Boys – 7:00-9:00
TBD
TBD
TBD
Varsity Girls – 2:15-4:30
Freshman/JV Girls – 4:30-5:45
Freshman/JV Boys – 5:45-7:00
Varsity Boys – 7:00-9:00
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Freshman, JV and Varsity
Girls Basketball vs. Williams
-3:00-9
Girls Basketball – 2:15-3:15
Freshman, JV and Varsity
Boys Basketball vs. St. John’s
Prep -3:00-9
Varsity and Freshman Boy’s
Basketball, 2:45-7:00 vs.
Fellowship
Cheering – 7-9
Freshman, JV and Varsity
Girls Basketball vs. Austin-
3:00-9
TBD
Varsity Girls Basketball vs.
Coyle Cassidy -5-8
Varsity Boys – 8-10
SPARTAN
CLASSIC
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
Girls Basketball – 11-12:30
Boys Basketball – 12:30-
2:00
Cheering – 2:00-3:45
Jr. High Games – 4-10
SPARTAN
CLASSIC
Boys Basketball – 11-1
Girls Basketball – 1-3
TBD
Varsity Girls – 2:15-4:30
Freshman/JV Girls – 4:30-
5:45
Freshman/JV Boys – 5:45-
7:00
Varsity Boys – 7:00-9:00
Boys Basketball – 2:15-3:15
Freshman, JV and Varsity
Girls Basketball vs.
Somerville 3:00-9
TBD
TBD
GYM CLOSED
CHEERING
COMPETITION
Varsity Girls – 12:30-2:30
Varsity Boys – 2:30-5:00
TBD
TBD
Girls Basketball – 2:15-3:15
Freshman, JV and Varsity
Boys Basketball vs. Fenwick -
3:00-9
3
Boys Basketball – 11-12:30
Girls Basketball – 12:30-
2:15
Cheering – 2:15-5:15
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TBD
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TBD
9
TBD
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FEBRUARY- MARCH ST. MARY’S GYM SCHEDULE
March for Life By Michael Ksander & Francesca Valeri
The March for Life began for students on
the frigid morning of January 24th. Minds filled with
wonder and
anticipation about
the road ahead of
us. The first thing
we received was
our red hoodies
that would signify
who we are and
what we stand for
throughout the
trip. The bus ride
was long but fun;
we got to see
amazing sights
during our twelve-
hour ride. Finally
arriving in DC, we
participated in Mass filled with representatives from
the whole archdiocese of Boston along with Cardinal
O’Malley at the National Basilica. Everyone was
there to praise God and show his or her love for all
human life. After Mass, we returned to the bus for
the trip to the hotel and to rest and prepare for the
life-changing events that were soon to come. Waking
at 6:30 A.M. the delegation from the Archdiocese of
Boston drove to a basilica where
Cardinal O’Malley celebrated mass,
followed by a rally with speakers
including a seminarian and a sister from
Iraq, Mother Olga. Their stories were of
bravery in the face of adversity when it
came to the value of human life.
Afterwards lunch was served where we
had the opportunity to speak with
Mother Olga. She told us that we were
loved greatly and that she would pray
for me and for my mother. Mother Olga
spoke gently as she told me about her
time at Boston College and in Iraq. We then got onto
the busses to go and march for life. When we arrive
there it was snowing badly and felt as if it were 20
degrees below zero. We offered it up to God and
marched through the streets of Washington. We
were surrounded by many people who shared our
beliefs. Some were telling their stories of abortion
and how much it not only hurt the fetus but
themselves as well. Seeing people from all over the
world come together as one to demonstrate for this
cause really moved me and showed that we are all
children of God.
After the march we went to lunch in a
church basement in order to celebrate the day and
all we accomplished. As moving as the march was,
the most touching and changing moment was
adoration that night after dinner. We all sat
together in peace and quiet to have a personal
conversation with our God. It was very moving to see
everyone pour their heart out to God and to have
their sins forgive.
Our final stop the next morning was the
University of Maryland chapel where mass was
celebrated. In his homily, Father Mathew spoke
about listening to the “love song between the
father, son and holy spirit.” This would later spark
spontaneous dancing at a liturgy at Saint Mary’s High
School. We then spent the afternoon in silence
learning about the horrible events that took place
during the Holocaust. It reminded us of how
important it is to fight for the unborn because they
don’t have the opportunity to speak out and defend
themselves.
Soon the pilgrims were on their way home,
to carrying the message of what it means to truly be
pro-life. The journey home gave us the
opportunity to rest and reflect on the
lessons, stories, and messages of the trip.
We were told that the pilgrimage only
started, that we must go back to our
communities and serve as disciples in the
name of the gospel of life. During this
time we watched the movie “For Greater
Glory” about the pro catholic uprising in
Mexico during the 1920. The ride went
into the late hours of the night. We
arrived back at Saint Mary’s at twelve-
fifteen.
At this stage in history the
Liberating message of the gospel
Of life has been but into your hands
- Pope John Paul II
This message was worn on the back of all Boston
hoodies during the march.
THE SPARTAN TIMES February, 2013
Picture by Franesca Valeri
Picture provided by IA
Come one, Come all to this Year’s Spring Musical
By Madison Alley
Being a part of the St. Mary’s Spring Musical
is a great opportunity to develop acting and vocal
skills. Participants can learn about set design,
decorating, costume design, lighting, sound and
scenery changes. The participating students perform
a full-length musical production every year. This
year’s school musical is the “Wizard of Oz” which
will be held in the Conigliaro gym on Friday April 26th
at 7:30 PM and Saturday, April 27th at 2:00 PM.
Tickets will be available in the bookstore and will be
announced when available.
This year’s cast members include juniors
Brittany Jones, who will be playing the important
role of Dorothy; and
Diandra Pezzano, the
Scarecrow; seniors Sarah
O’Brien, the Tin Man; and
Jake Kiley, the Lion;
Hazel Stirgwolt, the
Witch; and sophomore
Rebecca Brackett, the
Good Witch Glinda.
Among the cast members,
there will be several
Marian Division students playing Munkins.
Time Management
By Kelsey Crowley
While everyone is focusing on getting their
school work done, or turning in their college
applications, time management is key. Mr. Ruth,
who is an algebra teacher at St. Mary’s, is a perfect
example of good time
management. Throughout the
years, he has learned how to
handle many jobs at once. He is a
part- time Math teacher, former
Athletic Director at Lynn
Classical, works for the MIAA,
serves as site director for
football, is a member of the Eligibility Review Board,
and part time limousine driver for Cuffe- McGinn
funeral home in Lynn.
He says, “After spending many years as a
full- time algebra teacher and athletic director,
going to a part time algebra job has made things a
lot easier. Also it was very different going from
public school to a private school like St. Mary’s”
Even after doing all of these things, he still
manages to be a husband of 38 years, father of two,
and grandfather of five. He made it very clear that
no matter what, his family will always be first. Mr.
Ruth flies out to Seattle about three or four times a
year to visit his grandchildren, who are triplets.
Mr. Ruth said, “It is all about time
management; family always comes first. My schedule
always works around my family.” His ability to
handle work, family and fun is extraordinary. He is a
role model to many of the students for this. If ever
in a panic about priorities or time, he is a perfect
person to go to.
TOP 5 NEW YEARS RESOLUTIONS
By Sarah O’Brien
Here we are one month into 2013, so how
are you doing on your New Year Resolutions? If
you’re anything like me or more than half the
population of the world, you’ve already forgotten
your resolutions and have long since given up on
trying to complete them. Or maybe you’re working
on it, but you’ve “been too busy” to go to the gym,
and those piles of homework your teachers are piling
on you really aren’t helping you out. So to let you
know you’re not alone, we have the Top Five
Resolutions You Probably Won’t Keep.
5. I’m Going to give up (Insert junk food here)!
Yes. Very cute. Sadly, we all know how long
that is going to last. Maybe a week, maybe even two
weeks. But as soon as a situation in which that food
is available presents itself, you’re gone. Studies
suggest that human willpower is a depletable
resource, why waste it refusing yourself that tiny
piece of chocolate?
4. I’m going to get organized!
A nice trip to the container store and
suddenly you feel like the ten file cabinets you just
bought are definitely going to make a difference in
your life. And yeah, it might, for the first month.
Eventually this is going to turn sour, and the file
cabinets get crammed with junk and your new day
planner has disappeared off the face of the planet,
and that shiny new white board is covered in doodles
that have been left there too long and won’t come
off without a good scrubbing.
Picture by bing.com/images
Picture by Lifetouch
3. I’m going to learn something new!
Whether it be an instrument, a new
language, a new sport or skill, we all want to begin
the new year fresh with a new start in a new area of
learning. But is it really going to last? Of course not.
You’ll stop practicing eventually, or you’ll be too
busy to sit down and work on this new project. It’s a
simple fact of life; it’s hard to fit something new
into an already established schedule.
4. I’m going to work out, to go to the gym and get
fit!
Getting healthy is really important, and it’s
a good goal to have, but thinking that you’ll actually
be able to just suddenly start going to the gym every
other day is highly unrealistic. Maybe you’ll skip one
day because you worked so hard last time, and then
maybe another because you have this pile of
homework that you need to do, or you have to pick
up a shift for someone else at your job, and before
you know it you’re keeping your gym membership
out of guilt and driving past the building avoiding
looking at it.
5. I’m going to go on a diet/lose weight.
HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA
HA HA
Resolutions are tricky things, and this isn’t
to discourage you, but rather to encourage you to
think realistically! Look at yourself and think “What
do I need to do to keep this?” and don’t set goals for
yourself that are impossible to achieve! Set some
small resolutions, things that you want to get done
by the year’s end rather than things that take a year
to do. It could be something as simple as replacing
that old alarm clock that doesn’t display half the
numbers. Get a friend or family member to help you
with your goal! It’s easier to keep to that exercise
regime if someone is exercising with you, and easier
to learn a language if you have someone to speak it
with. Set deadlines and get someone to hold you to
them, or ask someone to check up on your progress.
And hey, just because the year is a month gone,
doesn’t mean it’s too late to start over: 2013 has
only just begun!
The National Youth Leadership Forum By Ebonie Aghahowa
In life we learn that we should never take
an opportunity for granted. I was soon able to
experience this saying while I was sitting in my
honors history class last year. Ms. Poole, who was my
teacher at the time, explained to the class how she
was emailed information about an amazing
opportunity for students that were in the 9th-11th
grade.
Since a former student, Gabi Couto, had
attended this program in the past, she was asked to
speak to the class about her experience. Gabi
explained to the class how the program was called
the National Youth Leadership Forum but within the
forum, it had different divisions. For example, Gabi
completed a forum that had to do with Medicine.
Within this forum she was able to discover medical
specialties as well as discuss responses to epidemics
and threats to public health.
After explaining this to us, Ms. Poole stated
that she was willing to nominate any of the students
who were present in her honors class, as well as
people who she felt she knew well enough to
nominate them for such a program as this. She
explained to us that along with the medicine forum
there was a forum for law and CSI as well as national
security. Because I have a strong interest in law, I
quickly went to her after class and asked if she
would nominate me for this program. Ms. Poole said
that it would be her pleasure and soon nominated
me for the national youth leadership forum on law
and CSI.
A couple of weeks later, I received in the
mail an official invitation to this program. Because
of financial restraints, I soon filled out an
application for a scholarship to attend this program.
It was made quite clear in the scholarship that I
wouldn’t receive all of the funds that were needed
and that I might need to seek other ways of financial
aid.
As the date for the conference was
approaching, I was beginning to feel a bit doubtful
that I would be able to raise these funds by myself
but through it all I still remained hopeful. One day
while my mother and I were in Jo-Ann fabric and
crafts store, we received a phone call from the
national youth leadership forum. In this phone call,
they explained to us that I received a full scholarship
to attend the national youth leadership forum on law
and CSI and all that I would have to do would be to
pay for my airline tickets. My mother and I were
practically jumping for joy after receiving this phone
call and we soon started to prepare for this program.
When it was time for the conference, I
arrived to D.C. in the afternoon and soon checked
into my hotel room so that I would be able to meet
other students who were invited to attend this
program. While entering the grand ballroom of the
hotel, it shocked me to see how many students were
at this program. There were over two hundred
people from all over the United States who were
seen to be leaders by the people who nominated
them for this program.
While attending this program, we were all
assigned individual groups which helped us to learn
about other people’s perspectives from across the
fifty states. Within these groups we discussed what
it meant to be a leader and what steps it took in
order to be one. Once establishing this, we were
able to move on and get into the real aspect of why
we were attending this conference.
During this conference I was able to
conduct two mock trial cases within my group which
included one that dealt with just the Supreme Court
Justices and another that dealt with lawyers, a
judge, and even a jury. I was also able to view the
D.C. monuments as well as hear from keynote
speakers and visit popular colleges in the D.C. area.
While conducting the mock trial cases, my group was
able to work together as well as help each other out
to present it in front of everyone. This was an
amazing opportunity because we were able to have a
sense of what being in court was actually like.
Viewing the DC monuments was pretty
interesting as well. The one that stood out to me the
most was the MLK memorial. This was my first time
viewing this memorial and I mostly remember how
breathtaking it was. As soon as you enter, there are
inspiring quotes by M.L.K all around his monuments
as well as inspiring quotes which motivate you to
stay determined in life.
The keynote speakers that came to the
conference gave us a bit of an insight on what it was
like to work in the legal environment. They also
shared with us some of the cases that they have won
and how much time and effort that they had to put
into it. This similar talk was given at the schools that
my group was able to visit in D.C. While visiting
George Washington University, George Mason
University and the law firm at Morgan Lewis, the
administration talked to us about their law or
forensics program and encouraged us to always focus
on helping out each other when becoming a leader.
The law firm at Morgan Lewis mostly talked to us
about their position and what it took to get to that
position. They were very friendly to us and even
gave us Morgan Lewis cups as souvenirs.
Attending this program really gave me an
inside look on the legal world. I felt as though this is
important to me because in the future I plan on
becoming a family lawyer.
Through this program I was
able to create many
networks which I know will
help me down the future.
Attending this program also
prepared me to be a leader
and little did I know that I
would soon be nominated to
attend the Presidential
Inauguration Summit of 2013!
LeadAmerica’s 2013 Presidential Inaugural Leadership Summit
By Ebonie Aghahowa
After attending the National Youth Leadership
Forum on Law and CSI, I was soon nominated to attend
the Presidential Inaugural Leadership summit in
Washington D.C. from January 18-22, 2013. This was
very exciting for me
because it was my first
time ever attending an
inauguration, and it was
made quite clear to me
that I would be witnessing
history being made.
LeadAmerica, as
stated from its website, is
one of the nation’s
educational leaders in
personalized experiential
learning, offers
outstanding, high-
achieving high school and
middle school students the opportunity to gain
valuable knowledge and the experience of real college
life while they explore their future path and discover
what inspires them most.
In this LeadAmerica conference Camila de la
Vega and I were invited to attend the Presidential
Inauguration. The theme of this conference was “Build
Your Future, Change Your World.” Arriving at this
event was truly breathtaking. We stayed at the Hilton
Alexandria Mark Center Hotel in Alexandria Virginia. I
must say that I was very surprised to see many
students from all over the globe. I was soon informed
by the people who were checking Camila and me in
that there were over four hundred students at this
conference!
There were people from Saudi Arabia, Dubai,
Nigeria, China, Korea, United Emirates, and so much
more! Since Camila and I were put in separate groups
this gave us the opportunity to meet new people as
well as to adapt to different concepts from people
who are across the globe. Before meeting my group, I
quickly made friends with the people who were around
me.
As a group, we decided to attend our first
seminar which was called “Radioactive Challenge.”
Within this seminar I was able to learn about why
radioactivity is important because of the reality of the
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threats of radioactive weapons. During this seminar,
many questions were asked which allowed everyone to
learn about each other’s opinions.
Throughout the week we had several
seminars, attractions to see, as well as keynote
speakers. All of these attractions were able to test our
strength as well as show us what true leadership
potential was all about. The seminars that I attended
were: The Radioactive Challenge, Fragile States &
Global Consequences (how fragile states impact our
world as well as what we can do about it), extreme
poverty (encouraged us to join their campaign entitled
‘Live Below the Line’ which encourages individuals to
try to live on $1.50 for an entire week!), Business
Start-ups in the Developing World (allowed us to Skype
with leaders of growing businesses in Nigeria, and
present potential solutions to business challenges),
Social Media and the Common Good (helped us to
investigate the tool of social media as a platform for
advancing change), Tech Revolution: Robotics in the
21st Century (helped us to
understand in what
direction robotics is going
in technology today as
well as how robotics
influences the new
technologic revolution),
and Arts as a vehicle for
Social Change (we were
introduced to values that
can guide the creation of
socially interactive art as
well as how they can be
implemented in home communities)
While at the conference, we also had an
inaugural ball. Now before people confuse this with
President Obama’s presidential ball, this ball was a bit
different. This ball was held within our hotel ballroom
and was almost similar to how Saint Mary’s has semi-
formal. Outside of the ballroom there was a photo
booth to take pictures in as well as a cut out of Obama
to take pictures with. This was pretty cool to attend
with everyone at the conference; we practically
danced the night away.
For attractions we were able to visit the DC
monuments which included the Lincoln Memorial, FDR
Memorial, WWII Memorial, Thomas Jefferson
Memorial, and much more! Our keynote speakers were
Colin Powell, Ambassador Jim Jones, and the
Honorable Bill Frenzel. I must say that Colin Powell
inspired me the most. He explained to all four
hundred of us that no matter how far we make it in
life; we must not forget to bring along with us people
who are less fortunate than us. He also explained to us
the leadership is all about a sense of purpose and that
once you have this, you can basically go anywhere in
life.
All of these events soon added up when it was
time to attend the presidential inauguration. Everyone
had to wake up at 4am; we received a boxed breakfast
and lunch. After receiving this we soon loaded our
coach buses. The coach bus ride wasn’t that long but
the walking, I must say, was quite a distance.
Everyone walked for about an hour and thirty minutes
until we reached to our final destination. Once we got
there, the walking paid off!
As soon as we got to the location of the
presidential inauguration, everyone was so excited
because we were witnessing history being made. As
President Obama and Vice-President Biden recited
their oaths it was truly exciting to see everyone in the
crowd waving their miniature version of the American
flag. When it was time to view the inaugural speech
my group was standing close enough to view what was
going on. Although we were close, we still had to view
the jumbotrons to actually see the events in detail.
After President Obama gave his speech, we
watched the performances of the
celebrities who came during the
inauguration. When it was time to
leave, every group walked back to
their coach bus and tried not to get
lost in the crowd of people. Once on
the bus, everyone was silent
because we were exhausted as well
as excited. While arriving back to
the hotel we were given some free
time and then we were able to
discuss how we felt during the
inauguration.
Saying goodbye to all of the people in my
group was the hardest part of the entire trip. Tears
were shed and hugs were given as we departed to go
our separate ways. We all vowed to keep in contact
with each other and plan on meeting each other again.
This experience was truly amazing and I have
no regrets about this. Later on in life, I will be able to
tell my children and even grandchildren that I was
present when history was being made. As for President
Obama, it seems as though he has much in store for
America in the next four years. And with that being
said, we must remember as a nation to keep moving
“FORWARD!”
We would like to thank our Head of School
Grace Regan, Principal Carl DiMaiti, Pam Poole for her
nomination, and Alumni Tom O’Brien, Owen Lynch,
Robert Deveraux, Mary Ann Calnan, Charlie Gallo, EDIC
and our Board Members T. Richard Cuffe, Marnie
Moore, Glenn Morris and Charles Gaeta for their
outreach and generosity. Once again, a great example
of our St. Mary’s leadership and family helping
students achieve their dreams!
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Year Faith 2012-2013
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“One Great Tree, With Many Branches”
- Catechism 917
The Catechism of the Catholic Church says: “From the very beginning of the Church there were men and women who set out to follow Christ with greater lib-erty, and to imitate him more closely, by practicing the evangelical counsels… Religious life in its various forms is called to signify the very charity of God in the language of our time,” (CCC 918,926). If you were to ever attended a conference for those active within the religious life you would notice one thing for sure: every person is wearing a habit of a dif-ferent color! Each color you see would represent a dif-ferent order or religious community. Each order has particular charisms or a focus while working within the spiritual life of the Church. In just one hour you might see white habits, black habits, grey, brown, or even
BLUE veils! In a great way this visual would help you to understand just how many orders there are. But who are the people wearing those habits? Why the veils? Why the rope around the waist, the giant crucifix, and long beard? The person who completely and willfully surrenders themselves to God, consecrates him/herself to complete service within the Church. They dedicate their lives in a special manner to become missionaries under the particular charisms, or focus, of their religious community. Both men and women can join in the religious life; men commonly becoming friars and woman becoming sisters. One beautiful example of a woman called to serve was a little nun named Mother Teresa of Calcutta. She belonged to the Missionaries of Charity, and was their founder. She once said of her life as a nun, “A life not lived for others is not a life.” In a simple ten word sentence Blessed Mother Teresa perfectly summed up what religious life truly is… a vocation best served while in service to others. We as a Church have much to be thankful for, and those in the religious life should be at the top of the list! They spend their life serving us through prayer, charitable works, education, etc. Much of the Church has strived through their sacrifice and willingness to give. Most people will not be-come a consecrated member within the Church and some of us may never even meet one! But those who do enter into such a vocation are true he-roes for the faith!
Look up some 0f the various religious communities in the United States and dedicate your time this Lent
to pray for that community. Remember...they’re already praying for you!
“In effect, the consecrated life is at the very heart of the Church as a
decisive element for her mission, since it 'manifests the inner
nature of the Christian calling and the striving of the whole
Church as Bride towards union with her one Spouse"
- Pope John Paul II, Vita Consecrata