e conducted a whole day of activities and small group discussions which allowed us all to pause and take a moment to reflect on just how much God impacts all of our lives. Each of the 8th graders were asked to select a word that describes them. Through various fun activities, we showed just HOW different each of those qualities became in each one of them. For example: Many of the students had described themselves as being "loud." Yet, when put to the test of Mr. Luciano to be AS LOUD as they can be into a microphone, we DEFINITELY were able to see the uniqueness of each student. The UC students talked about four key reflection topics: Friends, Self-Acceptance, Decision Making, & Faith, all of which are key points for the average high school student to ponder. All four of the students who spoke shared personal experiences about one of those aspects of their lives. The highlight of the day, however, probably came as the students enjoyed lunch from Wendys! The day concluded with a question and answer session for our UC student ambassadors. The Big brothers and sisters did such a great job, as always. They love whenever they can interact with potential students because they too know exactly how they feel. 
Here is a picture, left, of our second day of recollection on Thursday, 9/25. Our attending schools this day included Our Lady of Peace; Hillside Catholic Academy, Holy Trinity, St. Genevieve's, Sts. Mary & Elizabeth Academy. This annual event is such a wonderful time for us to get to know our potential "future vikings" as well as for the grammar school students to take some time to reflect on many important aspects of their lives.
*A GREAT job well done by our UC peer leaders! Thanks for your cooperation!*
