As the 2017-2018 school year concludes, we celebrate our students' accomplishments and reflect on the year's triumphs and challenges. Last Friday, the 8 ^th grade class celebrated their graduation. 8 ^th grade is always a special year to remember, but this school year is particularly unique. There were three first days of school thanks to Hurricane Harvey: the first day at OLQP, the first day at St. Michael's, and then the first day at OLQP after the flood waters subsided. Students enjoyed the solar eclipse and a Star Party. They cemented their friendships at Forest Glen. They earned high school credit in Geometry or Algebra I. They competed in Robotics and solved engineering challenges in STREAM. They created animal sculptures. They prayed together and for each other. They served their school and their community. Graduation is always a wonderful day of reflection and farewell. There are awards, Mass with Bishop Sheltz, a video, the class song, a final rosary in the chapel, and then the "walk out." Many of the students have been together since PreK. Their bonds are strong, and their foundation is firm. They leave here, but they will keep in touch with each other and with us. It was a blessing to be part of their journey. We wish them well and keep them in our prayers always.

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