Senior Class Officers Joe Mollica,
Tara Genovese, and Samantha Fellin, with the help of Campus Minister
Sister Cynthia, continued the BGA tradition of a Christmas tree
decorating contest. Each Grade level was given two 6-foot tall
artificial trees to decorate any way they chose. Class officers, Student
Council, and class moderators gathered up support and donations from
their classes and used the money to buy themed ornaments, ribbons, and
other decorations to bring their tree designs to life.
The
moderators and class officers then decorated the trees before the
Christmas Cotillion. The remarkably-themed trees were then displayed in
the school’s main lobby. During the night of Cotillion, teachers and
chaperones were asked to vote on their favorites.
The
winning themed tree was a “Peace Around the World” theme, decorated by
juniors who were led by Moderator Mr. TJ Reilly and President Sarah
Decker. Second place was awarded to the “Frosty the Snowman” theme by
the freshmen who were led by Moderator Mr. Matt Kondracki. Winning trees
will be awarded points towards Battle of the Classes held during
Catholic Schools Week. So that the families who would be the recipients
of these trees could have as much fun decorating them as we did, the
students then took all the trees down and placed them back in boxes
along with the ornaments.
Ms. Byrne and Deacon
Rich, accompanied by Senior Class Officers, took the trees to St James
Church in Woodbridge. The trees were welcomed with open arms and we were
assured that needy families would be blessed with a tree and
decorations this season because of our project. The BGA community was
thanked for the generous donation and encouraged to continue this
project. The contest was an awesome way to spread the REAL meaning of Christmas!