Senior Seminar Night

April 19, 2023 | Media

Last night was Senior Seminar Night. These seminars are a yearlong effort, and the presentations to distinguished guests, faculty members, parents, and fellow students are the pinnacle in our Form VIII student’s academic education.

The topics were impressive and varied. A small sampling were The Job of the Judge, Ethereum Explained, Analyzing the Guitar: its Evolution and Influence Throughout The Years, An Analysis of the War on Drugs in the Andean Region and Its Effects on American Policies, C.S. Lewis’ Assessment of what Makes and Defines a Dystopia, and Habit Formation of Tics in Tourette’s Syndrome.

Kudos to these young men on their hard work and for their poise during their presentations in responding quickly and thoughtfully to questions from our many guests. Several students even did so completely in a second language!

 

Hawk Happenings

2026 Literary Competition

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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

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Publications

‘The Lord is with you’

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Discerning Communion calls for truth in charity

Discerning whether to offer or receive Communion can be a challenge, spiritually and pastorally; but such discernment can always also be fruitful.

Hail Mary, full of grace

St. Luke gives us the angel Gabriel’s annunciation greeting to Mary as “Chaire, kecharitōmenē” (Lk 1:28). There are thrilling grammatical and theological mysteries packed into these two Greek words.