Page 4 - Priorities #60 2014-November/December

FROM THE HEAD OF SCHOOL
ODear Priory Community,
Our fall issue of Priorities is always one of my favorites. The students are back with the energy and enthusiasm we all miss over the summer. The student mix of current and new, young and old, creates a dynamism that you will not always find in a corporate or business environment but is the core of what makes these learning years so special.
The Priory Mission states that our Benedictine val- ues “are made real in a community where every student is known and loved.” We create a sense of self that allows inspi- ration, curiosity and awareness to flourish. Pope Francis has a buzz phrase that says schools are all about “creating a cul- ture of encounter where young people feel a shared openness to grace-filled encounters which moves them beyond them- selves to being in a relationship with others in and through God.” Our Benedictine values, which are treasured by all members of our community, provide an all-encompassing framework for faith, knowledge and service.
In this issue, you will read about the tremendous success of our Athletic program last fall and winter. Our teams and players won a number of awards, championships and hon- ors that are unprecedented in our sports history. The most important aspect of our athletic program is that we mirror what we expect in our classrooms with what happens on the field or court – coaches as teachers inspiring individuals to achieve their best and teams to respect each other and the opponents they encounter. Congratulations to the coaches, students and fans who made thru hard work made dreams come true – Go Panthers!