A Place For Our Students to Shine... - Christian Brothers High School

What Happened to the
Bishop Armstrong Crest?
Last summer’s remodel of the school’s entryway led to a
number of questions regarding the location and condition of
the school crest. Fortunately, construction crews were able
to preserve the much-heralded seal and thanks to the efforts
of Joe Guilherme, AFSC, maintenance supervisor, and Br.
Christopher Donnelly, FSC, it was embedded in concrete in
a shaded, grassy area approximately 50 feet from its original
home.
Safeguarding the seal, which is actually the crest of Bishop
Armstrong, became a time-honored tradition which students
still embrace today. Freshmen quickly learn to revere the
symbol and visitors are asked to walk around the iconic bit of
history. Expanding on that tradition, Br. Christopher Donnelly,
FSC, worked with an alumnus of La Salle High School in
Oregon, to create a granite version of the Christian Brothers
High School seal which has been installed in the recently
expanded courtyard area adjacent to the cafeteria.
Student Store Open for Business
For more than 30 years, CB’s book store operated in the southeast end of the
school’s original wing. Following this year’s move to online book sales, longtime
book store manager, Susanne Currie, found herself with a bit of extra space.
CB’s own licensed contractor, Br. Christopher Donnelly, FSC, helped optimize
the area by converting half into a student store and half into a public space for
student leadership.
“We love that the student activities’ representatives and clubs have a dedicated
area in which to promote fun events on campus,” says Rose Ann Holmes, student
activities director.
Currie, who manages an inventory of school supplies and uniform apparel in
the store, continues to serve as liaison between the school, the online book store
and text book publishers. She is enjoying the bright, new space and the opportunity
to spend the rest of her time working in the school’s new entry building.
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