The Schools of Saint Mary Elementary Students Collaborate in Learning Exercises

Some of the best days at school are when grades learn together! Mrs. Buckley’s eighth-grade Modern Language students recently had the opportunity to visit with our Kindergarten classes and worked collaboratively to teach words in Spanish to express emotions. The eager young students broke off into their sessions with their middle school student-teachers to develop their vocabulary and pronunciation skills, while the older students joyfully shared their knowledge while discovering that collaborative work builds relationships with others, inspires learning, and boosts confidence amongst their peers, ultimately making the educational experience successful for everyone.

Baccalaureate Mass and Banquet for the Class of 2023

On May 24, the Saint Mary’s High School Class of 2023 gathered with family, administrators, and faculty to celebrate the Liturgy of the Eucharist for one last time together in the Church of St. Mary. Following the Baccalaureate Mass, the Senior Banquet kicked off in Wiest Hall to honor the students’ accomplishments. Several soon-to-be graduates presented beautiful messages to all in attendance. Jillian Mancz ’23 shared a particularly poignant viewpoint remembering her formation at St. Mary’s.

“Throughout the four years at this school, one of the most significant aspects that have stuck out to me was the love of our Lord, Jesus Christ, that each individual holds in their heart. I saw the love of Christ in every faculty member and student. As a community, we would join together to worship our savior, and with that, the presence of Christ was always apparent. An additional lesson was the importance of hard work and perseverance. High school can be one of the most challenging times in a person’s life. We are all learning who we are as people while striving to prepare for our future dreams. I can truly say that I know the type of person I am today and what my goals are. We are all prepared to reach our dreams because Saint Mary’s helped us persevere.”

Principal Gerard Buckley said, “I cannot imagine a better statement from one of our students showing how fully formed she is before heading out into the world. We wish the same for all our graduates. As our pastor, Father Bob shared during Mass - “Go, and set the world on fire!”