By Shelly Renison
Eighth Grade Teacher
Holy Rosary Academy
SAN BERNARDINO—Every single time someone asks me what grade I teach, my response draws the same reaction. It starts with a huge GASP! Followed by a look of absolute horror. Then the famous words, “better you than me!!” or “WHY??????” Yes ladies and gentlemen, I teach eighth grade.
By Carlos Arce
World History Teacher
Notre Dame High School
RIVERSIDE—As we began our second year as a 1:1 iPad campus I awaited the arrival of my new students with great anticipation. A relaxing summer of preparation quickly ended, and before I knew it my desks were filled with fervent faces.
CHINO—Go make a difference.
This simple charge, perhaps borrowed from the oft-heard recessional hymn at Mass, was given to Catholic school teachers, administrators and staff at the annual Opening Schools Mass held this year on August 22 at St. Margaret Mary Church in Chino.
By David Borgia
Grade 12
On September 5, Notre Dame was given the honor of having Mass with Bishop Gerald Barnes. The administration prepared a very unique Mass, incorporating students and faculty from all four grades.
By Andres Rivera
Staff Writer
YUCAIPA—Close to 400 people gathered for the annual Diocesan Youth Day held this year at St. Frances Xavier Cabrini Parish, Yucaipa on Aug. 22. This year the youth day rally focused on Catholic identity with the theme “Who Am I?” and offered programing for both high school and middle school aged youth.
This year Youth Day was shortened from an overnight event to a one-day rally. Wishing to offer something for younger teenagers, the modified Youth Day introduced a two track system.
YUCAIPA—Youth will explore their identity and faith journey at the annual Diocesan Youth Day on Aug. 23 at St. Frances Xavier Cabrini Parish, Yucaipa.
This year the Diocesan Youth Day will be a one-day event offering activities for middle school (ages 11 – 13) and high school (ages 14-18) youth.
Father Manny Cardoza, administrator at Our Lady of Hope Parish, San Bernardino will be the keynote speaker, speaking on the day’s theme “Who Am I?”
