Prayers for Damar

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We started the first school day of 2023 as we do all things at St. Mary’s High School – in prayer. All of our religion classes spent some time in the chapel to bring forth and pray for intentions they hold close to their heart, which after last night’s game, surely includes Buffalo Bills safety, Damar Hamlin.
We also held a Bills Dress Down Day today to show support for Demar and his fight with all of the proceeds going to The Chasing M’s Foundation.
The Buffalo community is truly unlike any other, and we are so blessed to be a part of it.

Gift of Warmth Coat Drive

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Over the past couple of weeks, St. Mary’s Religion Department has been collecting new or gently-used coats and boots for Summit Life Outreach Center, Inc.‘s Gift of Warmth Drive. On Thursday, volunteers from the organization – including St. Mary’s religion teacher, Mrs. Pautler’s, aunt – picked up the donations and was in awe by the generosity of St. Mary’s families. In all, over 200 coats were donated to the center to help make the winter season slightly easier for some very deserving people.
At St. Mary’s, we stress the importance of service projects just like this one to help our students experience for themselves the unmatched feeling that comes from giving to others.

A Christmas Tradition: St. Mary’s Nights in the Village

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Thank you to everyone who came out to St. Mary’s Nights in the Village December 8th and 15th. Thank you also to all of the amazing shops and restaurants who opened their doors to St. Mary’s families, alumni, and supporters for a couple of wonderful nights of shopping and dining along Central Ave. and West Main St.
Our resident Santa Claus also greeted guests this past Thursday from the lobby of the Lancaster Opera House as our Christmas Show took the stage.
After our third year of hosting this event, we absolutely love this new holiday tradition, and we can’t wait for next year!
Merry Christmas to all!

Academies Spotlight: Chris Horvatits ’09

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ACADEMIES SPOTLIGHT: St. Mary’s alumnus and anchor at News 4 WIVB Buffalo, Chris Horvatits ’09, spoke with the Journalism and Marketing Academy about his experiences in the news industry and how he eventually found his way home to Buffalo at News 4.
Chris studied Broadcasting and Mass Communication at SUNY Oswego, and his love of sports helped him do play-by-play, color commentary, and hosting duties for the on-campus television broadcasts for the Oswego Men’s Hockey Program.
Chris began his reporting career in Watertown and then took a job as a reporter at WHEC-TV in Rochester before eventually became the noon anchor.
He has been back in the 716 for the past few years, and is so happy to be home – sharing the stories that make Buffalo the amazing city that it is.

Academies Spotlight: Josiah LeRoy ’08

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ACADEMIES SPOTLIGHT: St. Mary’s welcomed back alumnus, Josiah LeRoy ’08, Assistant Vice President/Community Office Manager at BankOnBuffalo to speak with the Business, Finance, and Entrepreneurship Academy. Josiah spoke to students about his different duties on the job, including the leadership and guidance he provides to his staff so that they can provide exceptional service to all of BankonBuffalo’s clients. Josiah believes in a “people first” approach, and knows that’s why he and BankonBuffalo are a great match.
Josiah was also named one of Buffalo Business First’s 30 Under 30 Class in 2020.

2022 National Honor Society Induction Ceremony

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Earlier this week, 35 new members were inducted into the Marian Chapter of the National Honor Society at St. Mary’s High School. Each of these new members are examples of the four pillars of the National Honor Society: Scholarship, Leadership, Service, and Character.
We know there are bright futures ahead for this bunch, and we can’t wait to see them all unfold!
The newly inducted members:

Seniors

Sarah Carpenter Emalee Szablewski

Juniors

Ella Augustyniak

Angelo Bargnesi

Grace Baumann

Casey Black

Ashley Burns

David Duane

Ava Evoniuk

Brady Gallagher

Grace Haen

Tanner Hartwig

Lauren Henrich

Avery Hoare

Landon Jin

Taylor Johnson

Dylan Lombardo

Gabriela Martin

 

Louisa Martin

Gwen McCarthy

Kristin Middaugh

Madison Monaco

Mikaela Monaco

Mya Nazzarett

Sophia Noecker

Teddie Jo Osinski

Alexandra Packard

Angelina Panella

Anna Grace Planter

Isabella Prospero

Nathan Ramsdell

Gabriela Ruppert

Griffin Smith

Carter Spaulding

Carson Tyler

 

Five Seniors Sign Letters of Intent

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St. Mary’s seniors signed their letters of intent to continue their academic and athletic careers at various universities across the country. Congratulations to these five student athletes, and stay tuned throughout the coming months as more members of the Class of 2023 make their college decisions!
From left to right:
Gianna Blair – East Tennessee State University – Volleyball
Jake Dantonio – Canisius College – Golf
Claire DeAngelis – Charleston Southern University – Soccer
Emalee Szablewski – The University of Akron – Soccer
Tyler Vohwinkle – D’Youville University – Lacrosse

Academies Spotlight: Stitch Buffalo Comes to SMHS

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ACADEMIES SPOTLIGHT: The International Relations & Global Citizenship Academy recently welcomed Dawne Hoeg, the Founder and Executive Director of Stitch Buffalo, to speak to students about the organization and its mission. Stitch Buffalo is a textile art center committed to empowering refugee and immigrant women through the sale of their handcrafted goods, inspiring creativity and inclusion through community education, and stewarding the environment through the re-use of textile supplies. The Academy plans to visit Stitch Buffalo to see the operation up close and personal later this month.
Thank you for coming in, Dawne!

Fall Play, “Almost, Maine” Is Rousing Success

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St. Mary’s production of “Almost, Maine” played in the Gus Galasso Auditorium November 4th and 5th to standing ovations from the crowds.

The Cast:

Logan May… Pete/Steve
Annabelle Lewis… Ginette
Emilia Clausen… Glory/Man
Nicholas Cox… East/Lendall
Mya Maher… Sandrine
Alex Wlater… Jimmy/Phil
Verin Crossman… Waitress
Lieschen Burkhardt… Marvalyn/Hope
Bridget Barr… Gayle/Shelly/Marci
Madison Davidson… Deena/Rhonda