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Seniors Use a Day Off to Pay it Forward
On Wednesday October 14, while the sophomores, juniors and freshman Seton Scholars sat for their PSAT tests, and the majority of freshmen were at home attending class remotely, a large portion of the class of 2021 offered up their morning in a trio of service opportunities.
More than 30 seniors took over the Dining Hall to assemble food packets in support of RISE Against Hunger. The Prep has worked with the North Carolina based organization since 2014 in its mission to provide daily hunger and disaster relief, including meals for school students, in over 30 countries...
More than 30 seniors took over the Dining Hall to assemble food packets in support of RISE Against Hunger. The Prep has worked with the North Carolina based organization since 2014 in its mission to provide daily hunger and disaster relief, including meals for school students, in over 30 countries...
The seniors compiled close to 1700 6-meal packets, each weighing in at 385g (13.58 oz), consisting of rice, soy, dehydrated vegetables and vitamin and mineral supplements. With visitors prohibited in the buildiing due to Covid-19 protocols, the group was addressed remotely by RISE associate Robert Whitaker, who also followed and cheered on the group’s progress during the morning in a FaceBook live stream by The Prep’s adviser Michael Hegedus. With Covid-19 imposing a severe impact on food availability in many areas, the seniors helped fill an even greater need than normal. They were aided in their efforts by Prep staff members: Jeanne and Jessica Haczyk, Vinnie McMahon, Mike Sheppard, and Bill Siedler
A second group of seniors worked on the Northfield lawn with Director of Campus Ministry Sharon Rondinella to refresh the Cancer Ribbon installation built in 2017 by then-senior Nicholas John, with support from Chatham Stone and Earth Products. The group repainted and re-inscribed the stones with the names of family members and friends that have survived cancer or who have fallen victim to the disease.
The final group joined History teacher David Giarrusso in support of members of the armed services. The group viewed the movie Hacksaw Ridge, the true story of Pfc. Desmond T. Doss, who won the Congressional Medal of Honor despite refusing to bear arms during WWII on religious grounds. Drafted and ostracized by fellow soldiers for his pacifist stance, Doss earned their respect and admiration for his bravery, selflessness and compassion after he risked his life, without firing a shot, to save 75 men in the Battle of Okinawa. The seniors then concluded their morning with the writing of letters to residents at the Paramus Veteran's Home, the Lyon's Veteran's Home, and to the members of the Caldwell American Legion Post 185, which enjoys the membership of SHP security staffer Tommy Ronnie, USMC.
A second group of seniors worked on the Northfield lawn with Director of Campus Ministry Sharon Rondinella to refresh the Cancer Ribbon installation built in 2017 by then-senior Nicholas John, with support from Chatham Stone and Earth Products. The group repainted and re-inscribed the stones with the names of family members and friends that have survived cancer or who have fallen victim to the disease.
The final group joined History teacher David Giarrusso in support of members of the armed services. The group viewed the movie Hacksaw Ridge, the true story of Pfc. Desmond T. Doss, who won the Congressional Medal of Honor despite refusing to bear arms during WWII on religious grounds. Drafted and ostracized by fellow soldiers for his pacifist stance, Doss earned their respect and admiration for his bravery, selflessness and compassion after he risked his life, without firing a shot, to save 75 men in the Battle of Okinawa. The seniors then concluded their morning with the writing of letters to residents at the Paramus Veteran's Home, the Lyon's Veteran's Home, and to the members of the Caldwell American Legion Post 185, which enjoys the membership of SHP security staffer Tommy Ronnie, USMC.
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