12B
Graduation
THE CATHOLIC SPIRIT • MAY 10, 2012
Rachel Beck
Jack McGinn
Totino-Grace High School, Fridley
Benilde-St. Margaret’s High School, St. Louis Park
Rachel Beck attends St. John the Baptist in New Brighton with her parents, Michael Beck and Rae Ann Williams. She plans to attend the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul.
Jack McGinn attends St. John’s Episcopal Church with his parents, Ann and Andrew McGinn. He plans to attend Yale University in New Haven, Conn.
What is the greatest lesson you learned in high school? Service allowed me to give of myself to others and expect nothing in return. I gained the pleasure of knowing I was able to make someone’s day a little bit brighter.
What is the greatest lesson you learned in high school? To live in the moment and focus on the process instead of the outcome.
Describe the most significant faith experience you have had during high school. Sponsoring my younger sister in her confirmation opened my eyes to the impact I can have on another’s faith. What would you like adults to know about the challenges youth and young adults face today? As much as we need to grow up and become independent, doing so is a process. Young adults need the guidance and leadership of adults. What can the Catholic Church do to keep you and other young adults engaged in the life of the church? Continue to create communities for young adults to learn and grow in their faith together like youth groups that keep young adults connected to the Catholic Church and its members.
If you could have a conversation with a historical figure, who would it be and why? Rosemary Kennedy. She was a remarkable woman of character and faith who saw and acted on the value of education. What problem in the world most concerns you? How do you think it can be solved? I am most concerned by the frailty of many families. Technology and the busyness of life has the potential to disconnect people. We can solve the problem by returning to the simplicity of each other’s company. What is your favorite quote? “The true meaning of life is to plant trees, under whose shade you do not expect to sit.” — Nelson Henderson
Name one thing you are proud of accomplishing in high school. I have been able to play two varsity sports at BSM, swimming and baseball. I have learned a lot from these sports and they have introduced me to some of my best friends. What would you like adults to know about the challenges youth and young adults face today? Adolescents face many stressors as they develop and work on planning their future. It is helpful to have adults who can help a youth or young adult process their experiences. What can the Catholic Church do to keep you and other young adults engaged in the life of the church? Just as we read the Bible with the context of our modern world, we must view church teaching the same way. If you could have a conversation with a historical figure, who would it be
and why? I would have a conversation with one of our Founding Fathers, like George Washington, because in politics it is very common to talk about what these men envisioned our country to be and whether we are living up to that. What problem in the world most concerns you? How do you think it can be solved? Homelessness. I think that this problem can be solved by promoting affordable housing efforts and improving support for the poor so that people do not need to become homeless. What is your favorite quote? “Where else would you rather be than right here, right now.” — Marv Levy
SAINTS WITH SPIRIT YES, it’s . . .
The Catholic Spirit’s Day with the Sunday, June 10, 2012 • 1:05 pm $11 Package includes: • Outfield Reserved Ticket • Hot Dog and Soda Voucher Kids’ Activities: • Post-Game Running the Bases • Post-Game Autographs
Sunday is FUN-day at Midway Stadium! Watch our hometown St. Paul Saints take “aim” at the Sioux Fall Pheasants. To purchase your exclusive ticket offer online, visit http://www.saintsgroups.com and enter the password Spirit2 To order over the phone, contact: Jackie Daugherty • The Catholic Spirit • 651-251-7705 For further questions, email: mhuber@saintsbaseball.com
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