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2022 Reunions Weekend: All Photos

June 17, 2022 | Alumni News

2022 Reunions Weekend was so much fun, and it was wonderful to see everyone again!

Golfers showed up ready to go for the Hawks Booster Club and Alumni Golf Tournament at Bear Creek on Friday, and a couple of quick showers deterred no one! Thanks to all the amazing golfers who made the tournament a success. This event would be impossible without the support of alumni, and we raised over $8,000 for scholarships!

We started Saturday off with Fr. Bernard and the 5K. The basketball, soccer and quiz bowl tournaments followed later in the day with the help of J.P. Walsh, Jack Dorn ’05, Fr. Gregory, Fr. Augustine and Philip Agtarap. We wrapped up the day with barbecue, an obstacle course, face painting and balloons. It really was a great day!

On Sunday, alumni gathered for a Mass celebrating alumni families, the Memorare Society, and Fr. Denis, especially. It was a beautiful Mass and tribute to Fr. Denis. It was also heartwarming to see everyone at the reception after in the Abbey Courtyard.

 

Reunions 2022 Photo Gallery

 

Hawk Happenings

Form I Construction Visit

This week, Fr. Christopher walked with his Form I students through the former art and music rooms, now cleared and ready for demolition. The boys studied blueprints and caught a glimpse of what’s next. A new Performing Arts Center, coming soon!

Book Curling

Librarian Nancy McGinnis gives the boys a choice: return your books or return your books and play Book Curling. The boys slide their books, aim for glory, and compete for the ultimate prize… candy.

Beware the Ides of Form I

In Form I Social Studies, fifth graders were introduced to the life of Julius Caesar. Three students claimed to be the real Caesar, but only one was telling the truth. The other two were imposters. Using clues from each presentation, the rest of the class had to decide who was authentic.

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