Retired four-star admiral William McRaven was the keynote speaker for the honor code assembly, where students, faculty, and staff recommitted themselves to act with honor and integrity.
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Sisters of Mercy Remembrance Project
Sisters of Mercy Remembrance Project
The sophomore class and members of the Jackson Springs Garden Club and Holy Spirit Catholic Church cleaned the markers of the Sisters of Mercy buried in Riverside Cemetery. In honor of these Sisters, a handmade concrete rose was placed on each marker.
New: ”Thursday Thoughts” assembly led by Campus Minister Fr. Casey Cole, who shares spiritual perspective and guidance on topics relative to adolescents.
New: Professional development using “Outsmart Your Brain” by Dr. Daniel Willingham as a guide to help students grow as lifelong learners, followed by “Lessons on Learning” sessions to help students develop skills to retain and process information.
New: Financial Literacy, Dante’s Divine Comedy (H), and Film Appreciation & Production courses were added to the curriculum.
