2010-06-15 - Union Catholic Regional High School

Class of 2011 Celebrates their “Passage” into
Senior Year
Brian Hartnett
One of the greatest thrills of being a teenager is finally earning
the special privileges and perks that come with adulthood. A variety of
ceremonies and traditions mark this “rite of passage” and on a much
deeper level, symbolize the transition from boy to manhood and from girl
to womanhood. These symbolic passages occur in schools as well and is
no stranger to UC, as seen in the annual Junior Rite of Passage ceremony
held on June 8. With the graduation of the class of 2010, the class of
2011 all dressed up and gathered together to symbolize their transition
into senior year and being at the top of the heap in terms of rights, privileges,
and leadership.
A group of juniors celebrate their Rite of
Passage ceremony in the UC Courtyard.
The students finally gained access to the
senior privilege of using the courtyard
The event started with a small prayer service held in the UC Auditorium.
Class leaders Vinny LaRocca ‟11, Tim Connell ‟11, Lisa Birritteri‟
11, and Meghan Gaczynski ‟11 each lit a candle to symbolize the class‟s
four years here at UC. This was followed by a small reading from each of
the leaders, as well as remarks from History Teacher Mrs. Leegan, Principal
Sister Percylee Hart, R.S.M., and Assistant Principal Mr. Reagan. After this, the class made its way to the school cafeteria,
where an extravagant breakfast of French toast, eggs, potatoes, bacon, and
sausage had been prepared by hard-working members of the UC Kitchen Staff.
Upon receiving their food, class members then had the option to finally step
out onto the grassy oasis in the middle of UC and eat their breakfast at one of
the many benches or tables that line the courtyard.
Most students could not hold back their enthusiasm at finally being
awarded one of the most important senior privileges. The courtyard truly represents a place where the seniors can
gather as a class and spend some time together, free from the distractions inside the building. More importantly, it
represents just one of many privileges that will be bestowed upon this class in the upcoming year. Along with the courtyard,
the class will also receive Senior polo shirts, Senior hoodies, and Senior parking lot privileges. These special honors
truly represent their arrival as valuable members and leaders who exemplify the values of the UC Community.
Thanks for a Great Year!
See you in September
The Prophet 2010– 2011 Staff
Editor-in-Chief: Brian Hartnett
Co-Editor: Adrianna DeGazon
Copy Editor: Danielle Gruskiewicz
Assignment Editor: Allison Rebozo
Contributors to this issue: Anne Cierpial, Ronald Munkittrick, Carolyn
Ryan, Greg Gagliardi, Jamie Ciocon, Sean Sarra, Jordan Morrisey,
Erin Farley, Megan Roberts, Gabrielle Aquino, Mark Osores
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