UC Forensics goes to Harvard

Hey Everyone! I just wanted to take the time to write a short blog about the Forensics Harvard trip this past weekend. Leaving for the five hour drive at 9:30 on Friday morning, I never knew how much fun it would be!!

We took a rest stop somewhere in Connecticut, and finally got into Boston by 4:00. We had the whole night to relax in the hotel, and prepare for the competition the next day. We assembled together as a team and went out to dinner, where I had a delicious bowl of New England clam chowder soup J. (it’s my favorite!) Then, we all practiced reciting our speeches and presenting our debates in front of our four coaches. Lights had to be out at 11:30, for we had a long day ahead of us! Saturday, we headed on the “T” and arrived at the Harvard campus. We competed in three rounds that day, and our last round was on Sunday morning. Sunday afternoon, we found out that our senior boys duo made it into the octave-finals. We all went and watched them compete. Then, we had some time to go back and relax at the hotel. Some shopped at the gift shop, while others got Starbucks in the lobby.

The competition at Harvard was huge. There were about 200 participants in each category. Just having the experience to travel to such a university and compete with students from all around the country is really amazing. And of course, the team had a great time together. On the way home on Monday morning, almost everyone was sleeping. It was a very long, but fun weekend!

As for the rest of the forensics year, there is only one more competition, on March 17. Union Catholic is hosting it. At this meet, the participants for Nationals will be announced, as well as the winning teams for the year.

That’s all I have to say for now, stay tuned for more!!

Snow days and more =)

Hey everybody. Tomorrow is Valentine's Day and I’m sitting here with my pajamas on inside out, hoping for a snow day. Even though tommorw is Valentine’s Day, it would be great to have a day off. If we do have a day off, however, UC will celebrate Valentine’s Day on Thursday, so that’s good =). The Student Council has been selling candy grams for anyone who wishes to send one to someone they admire. They also were sponsoring a Compatibility Test, where you had to fill out a questionnaire, and then get to see your results on Valentine’s Day. I thought that was a pretty cute thing to do. Can’t wait to see the results – should be interesting, haha.

Anyway, the Forensics Team is preparing to compete at Harvard University in Boston, Massachusetts this weekend. I’ll be competing in duo, with my friend who is a senior. Harvard is the biggest and probably our most favorite competition of the year. There will be students from all over the country competing. At our last league meet, we were very successful, and came in third place once again. It looks like some of us may be going to Nationals in Houston, Texas!! Wish us luck =)

This Friday night, the Italian Club is sponsoring Carnivale, a night of great food, entertainment, and fun. Its always a night to look forward to every year.

I guess that’s all for now. Talk to you soon!

Catching up!

Hello Everyone! It’s been awhile. I’ve been caught up in so many things lately, and I haven’t written since before Christmas! But now I am back, with lots of things to talk about.

Just last weekend, I attended the Class of 2011 Accepted Students Dance here at UC. I am a member of the Big Brother/Big Sister program and many of us were asked to be at the dance to help make the Class of 2011 feel welcomed. It was great to meet a lot of the incoming freshman, and to welcome them into our school family! By the end of the night, almost everyone was dancing, and it seemed like everyone was having a great time. Tomorrow is registration day. Congratulations to everyone who got into UC; I know that you will absolutely love it here! There are lots of exciting things ahead for you (like the Class of 11’ Lock-In and the Freshman B-B-Q which takes place in June!) It seems like only yesterday when I was beginning my journey here at UC and I have to say, it’s been a great experience so far. Take my advice, time goes by quickly in high school, so don’t miss out on all the fun that awaits you!

Because it is Catholic Schools Week, UC had two Spirit Days. Yesterday, the entire school community wore Big Blue and White UC Apparel. It was great to see so many people showing their Viking pride! And today is Wild and Wacky Day. We get to dress up with crazy clothes, socks, shoes, and hats! Even though I was wishing for a snow day today, its always fun to see what kind of outfits everyone has on.

Practices for the spring musical have been underway. The show is starting to come together, little by little. Even though it gets tiring coming to school on week nights from 6-9, I know that it will be worth it in the end. I hope you will come to see the show. Bring your friends too!

I can’t think of anything else to talk about right now, but I’m sure I’ll have more to come! Stay tuned!!

Practices for the spring musical have been underway. The show is starting to come together, little by little. Even though it gets tiring coming to school on week nights from 6-9, I know that it will be worth it in the end. I hope you will come to see the show. Bring your friends too!

I can’t think of anything else to talk about right now, but I’m sure I’ll have more to come! Stay tuned!!