Page 4 - Priorities #34 2006-July

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Female Boarders Hit 50 Percent
The Priory began co-educational boarding in Fall 2004 and
by Fall 2007 will hit its goal of roughly equal numbers of boys and girls. Boarding students are typically serious about their academics, but in this photo Hope Marquardt and Melissa Fan demonstrate some of the boarders’ fringe benefits—weekend trips (this on is to Great America theme park) and hanging out with good friends.
Father Martin Blesses the Site
Students, faculty and staff gathered to witness the blessing of the land at the new building site, for- merly the main parking lot. While Head of School Tim Molak held the book, Father Martin Mager, OSB, Superior of the Benedictine Community, intoned the blessing. Mr. Molak also told students briefly the history of the new performing arts facilities and the tradition of blessing the land.
Teacher Appreciation In Progress
The annual, much-anticipated Appreciation Luncheon for faculty, staff and coaches, begins far in advance as members of the Parent Association plan and prepare everything from the food to the gifts. In this photo, Cheryl Neckowitz (center) and colleagues on the decorations committee, prepare dozens of shimmery gold chair covers that help transform the Dining Hall. The event was held in May.
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A Bazillion to One!
Golfers say that’s the likelihood of hitting a hole-in- one, and Blaine Tehaney achieved it last spring, in
his junior year. The lucky (his golf coach may prefer the phrase “highly skilled as a result of diligent
practice”) stroke occurred during a practice game at Shoreline Golf Course.