Hi everyone! I thought I’d fill you in on what I’ve been up to these past few days. Thirteen members of our Forensics Team spent the past weekend in Boston at Harvard University. Students from all over the country were there. The competition was held on Saturday and Sunday, and 3 of our forensicators advanced into Monday's competitions. The Public Forum Debate team of sophomore John Cierpial and junior Angelo Cerimele made it to double-octafinals, which means they came in the top 32! Also, junior Adam Freeman made it to octafinals in JV Lincoln-Douglas Debate, placing in the top 16. Both of these categories had about 300 competitors, so their successes were really awesome. The team was so supportive of one another, and had a lot of fun too. We went out to dinner every night, and got time to shop around Harvard Square. We arrived home from Harvard on Monday night at about 6pm. As much fun and success as we had, we were all pretty eager to get back home and out of the long car ride! I had such a great time, not only with my teammates and coaches, but with actually competing and performing with my partner, Chris.
What else is new? Well, last week the junior class got to go to an assembly called "Making College Count." It was a very informative and realistic session given by a man who got a full scholarship and graduated first in both his business and regular school. He talked to us about narrowing down our college search, the correct way to go about the college admission process, and about seeking financial aid. It got us all thinking seriously about what colleges we want to go to.
On Saturday, I am auditioning for the dance program at The New Jersey Governor's School of the Arts. I was asked by one of my vice principals to send in an application, and I’ve made it to the next step which is to attend an audition this coming Saturday. They only accept 12 students into the program so this would be a great opportunity to me if I’m accepted into the program. I am sooo nervous. I'll be sure to tell you how it goes!
The Annual Freshman Lock-In is coming up!! I hope all of you who are now officially the Union Catholic Class of 2012 are planning to attend! The Lock-In is probably one of the most memorable activities here at UC. You not only get to meet more UC students, but you get to meet your entire high school class! It's such a fun night, filled with games, food, prizes, and more! Don't miss it!
I guess that's all for now. I'll fill you in a little later!
(P.S. - Don't forget that Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat is coming up!! Tickets are on sale! The dates are: March 7, 8, 9, 14, and 15!)
