Well, it certainly HAS been awhile since my last blog. Perhaps thats due to all the MANY wonderful events happening daily around UC. I'm going to try to highlight a few of the many events that we have enjoyed hosting as we said goodbye to 2008, and welcomed 2009 with lots of fresh new Viking faces!
December-UC hosted its first annual "Discover UC Day." This was an opportunity for parents to come and see what a day at UC is all about. This was a GREAT opportunity to get an "inside" look at our various academic learning levels, over 40 club/ activity offerings and even get a sneak peak at a performance from two of our Award-winning Forensics students. To check out photos from the day, visit
http://picasaweb.google.com/lgraca13/DiscoverUCDayverUCDay. The day was such a success that we look forward to hosting another Discovery Day next year! In addition, Christmas time at UC is unlike any other. The spirit and decor fill the hallways abundantly! From toy drives sponosored by our UC Angels & Key Club to creating Christmas cards for elderly patients at Cornell Hall, UC always keeps the true spirit of the season first in mind. One of the annual events, our Tree of Lights and Christmas Concert, welcomed many members of the UC family-past and present- to remember, honor and celebrate the lives of those who have gone before us. To honor their constant presence in our hearts, doves were placed on our main foyer tree with the names of all individuals to be remembered. The ceremony was followed by the Christmas concert full of performances from our Concert Choir, Band and Gospel Choir. To see photos from these events, visit
http://picasaweb.google.com/lgraca13/2008TreeOfLightsChristmasConcert008TreeOfLightsChristmasConcert008TreeOfLightsChristmasConcert.
Since this is a season of celebrating, UC students also danced the night away at their Christmas Semi Formal (pictured left).
January-With the new year upon us, full of resolutions and new promises, UC continued its service to those who in the community who need them most. This year's theme for Catholic School's Week celebrated "Service." As one of the service activites, students participated in a "Soup Bowl"-in which in exchange for a can of soup, students could wear their favorite sports' team's jersey or t-shirt. (pictured right)
At a time of new beginnings, we also were introduced to our potential "Class of 2013." Upon the completetion of our Scholarship Exam, we offered many scholarships and hosted a dinner in the recipients' honor. With the help of UC's resident deejay, DJ Inferno Entertainment, the Accepted Students for the Class of 2013 danced the night away (right)!
February- UC proudly welcomed its newest Vikings- the Class of 2013! Parents, students and friends all came out on February 7th to celebrate the excitement and accomplishment of this very day!
March-On March 13th, the Admissions Office hosted its annual LOCK-In for the Class of 2013! Over 115 of our accepted students attended the event that was led by our team of Ambassadors and Big Brothers and Sisters. The Class of 2013 participated in various events to enhance their 
familiarity with one another. Students were divided into random groups after selecting a candy bar from the sign-in table. After receiving their “Viking tattoo” , teams such as “Kit Kat”, “Mounds” and “Peppermint Patties”, participated in various relationship-building events. Some events included UC bingo, musical chairs, UC trivia, poster contest, kickball and knock-out. We also invited the traveling video game bus from our Earn N Burn fundraiser to act as a stationed activity-and most popular one! One of the favorite parts of the evening was the “build your own Ice cream sundae” bar –complete with many toppings!! This event is so popular at UC that two alums, Aaron Doherty ’08 and Corinne Timko ’07 chose to spend an evening of their spring break helping out!
The UCPAC also took the UC Community "Into the Woods" with a musical twist on three famous fairy tales. Many of fellow grammar schools were able to come out for a special performance of the show EXCLUSIVELY for them! 
Which brings us to today! Another friendly reminder of just how FANTASTIC "Into the Woods" REALLY is! I invite you to come and see the show in its final weekend (April 3rd & 4th at 8pm!) We look forward to a fu nand exciting Spring around UC! There's so much fun to be had-So Come be a part of it!! =)
familiarity with one another. Students were divided into random groups after selecting a candy bar from the sign-in table. After receiving their “Viking tattoo” , teams such as “Kit Kat”, “Mounds” and “Peppermint Patties”, participated in various relationship-building events. Some events included UC bingo, musical chairs, UC trivia, poster contest, kickball and knock-out. We also invited the traveling video game bus from our Earn N Burn fundraiser to act as a stationed activity-and most popular one! One of the favorite parts of the evening was the “build your own Ice cream sundae” bar –complete with many toppings!! This event is so popular at UC that two alums, Aaron Doherty ’08 and Corinne Timko ’07 chose to spend an evening of their spring break helping out!
The UCPAC also took the UC Community "Into the Woods" with a musical twist on three famous fairy tales. Many of fellow grammar schools were able to come out for a special performance of the show EXCLUSIVELY for them! 
