The year was 1973. The program read, Central Catholic Glee Club presents "I Believe in Music." The cover depicted the 350 members of the Glee Club. This is how it began for an anxious audience. It ended with applause and praise for the members and their director Sister Martin Marie, I.H.M. The 1973 spring concert … Continue reading Choice Melodies Accent Springtime Glee Concert
Class of 1999 Reunion
I received an email the other day from Joe Yanik, president of the class of 1999, regarding plans for the tenth year reunion in 2009. No decisions have been made yet about the reunion's details but there have been recent developments in its planning. Joe also mentioned that class members and faculty curious about the … Continue reading Class of 1999 Reunion
Mr. Lynch Stories Request
I received a request for some stories about our favorite English teacher, Mr. Lynch, and was hoping that members from various BOR classes may be able to help. Mr. Lynch is retiring at the end of this school year and his daughter Amy has set up an email address here to send your Mr. Lynch … Continue reading Mr. Lynch Stories Request
Easter Greetings
He is not here, for he is risen, as he said. Come, and see the place where the Lord was laid. Matthew 28:6 Have a happy and blessed Easter!
Oklahoma!
Hey everyone, Back on Noverber 16th and 17th, Holy Redeemer presented Rodgers and Hamerstein's Oklahoma, directed by Thomas Hanlon and assissted by Susan Dennen and Michael Stofko. Set in the Oklahoma Territory in the early 1900's, Oklahoma! is an idealized vision of a simpler time, a story of tender romance and violent passion. Sean Burns … Continue reading Oklahoma!
Rallying for Catholic School Teachers
A press release from the website of the Scranton Diocese Association of Catholic Teachers: A prayer vigil and rally to support the labor rights of Catholic school teachers, who are being denied union representation in the Diocese of Scranton, is scheduled for Wednesday, January 30, 2008. The event will take place in front of St. … Continue reading Rallying for Catholic School Teachers
Closed School Lives Again
Well, at least for the time being. From the excellent LeaveNoCatholicStudentBehind.com, we learn that students from Holy Rosary School in Duryea will be temporarily housed in the former Seton Catholic High School building in Pittston until a broken boiler at their home building is either repaired or replaced.
Even more photos!
I finally added more photos to the Closing Celebration and Last Day of School albums. Here's a sampling: More photos here, here, and here.
All Souls Day
On this, the feast of All Souls, please remember in your prayers all those from the Central Catholic/Bishop O'Reilly community who have died.
Does heritage and tradition matter?
During my four years as a student at Bishop O'Reilly, I often found myself gazing at the beautiful mural painted above the front doors in the school's main foyer. The painting, of course, depicts the local parishes that at one time supported the school. Of course, I'd always eye my own church a little bit … Continue reading Does heritage and tradition matter?
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