Nearly $5,000 raised!
Spirit Week chases away wintertime gloom brightens lives of children at Blessing House
Our students enthusiastically beat back the wintertime blahs by celebrating the end of our Sixth Annual Spirit Week with an exciting and often hilarious Spirit Games competition on Friday afternoon.
The games culminated a week of friendly competition among the classes, including a coin war, scavenger hunts, and daily contests for such things as getting to class on time and joining in the dress down themes. Each day featured raffles and special lunchtime games and treats, including funnel-cake fries, Rice Crispie treats, and donuts—all designed to banish the winter blues.
The fierce but friendly coin war between grade levels nearly quintupled our goal by raising over $4,800 for Blessing House, a children's crisis care center in Lorain founded by Sister Mary Berigan '73. Blessing House offers non-judgmental support to the families God sends for help, striving to communicate and demonstrate acceptance and forgiveness that leads to resiliency and personal growth.
Special thanks to campus minister Miss Lexie Danch '15 and English teacher Mrs. Maura McGinty-O'Hara, who worked tirelessly with our student leaders and faculty colleagues to organize a fun-filled, spirited, successful, and mission-driven Spirit Week. Their hearts and hands help build a school community that truly does transform the world by living the truth in love!
 | |  |
| READY FOR NOTRE DAME VILLAGE: Seniors Aubriana Hills, Julia Jaworski, Tarah Popik, and Nina DePasquale celebrate "Time Travel Day" by dressing up like senior citizens. | | PINK PALS: Seniors Brandon Smul, Angelina Simerale, Riya Patel, and Jasmine Abounader enjoy homemade Rice Krispies treats on "Dress in Pink Day" during Spirit Week.
|
 | |  |
| READY FOR THE LINKS: Juniors Joey Colosi, Connor Majernik, and Anthony Tibaldi dress the part of pro golfers on Spirit Week's "Country vs. Country Club Day." | | GOOD OL' BOYS: Seniors Brody Seibert and Brent Miller sport their country attire on Spirit Week's "Country vs. Country Club Day."
|
 | |  |
| TAKING THE PLUNGE: Senior Peter Wesen has his sights set on the finish line in the plunger race at Friday's spirit rally. | | LOADS OF FUN: Sophomore Zack Varga competes for his class in the Hungry, Hungry Hippos game at Friday's spirit rally. |