CAMPUS HAPPENINGS 2021 HOLY CROSS CELEBRATION, CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK On the week of Feb. 1, Hoban joined thousands of Catholic schools across the country in celebrating Catholic Schools Week. Hoban uniquely honored Holy Cross Celebration, a week of intentional focus and activities that perpetuate spiritual growth and reflection of our Catholic identity through the lens of Holy Cross core values.
The 2021 recipient was religion teacher and Christian service coordinator Chris Fahey. He stands out to many as living as Christ asks us to do. Whether he is teaching in the classroom, leading morning prayer or just being around to help a student, he is found doing the right things quietly in the background.
Each day students and educators focused on a different aspect of what it means to strive for Excellence, which was the chosen Holy Cross core value for the 2020-21 academic year.
Fahey is an integral part of the religious studies department. He goes about doing his many jobs with flexibility and self-sacrifice. He spends much of his time off during summer break, snow days and pandemics planning, coordinating and delivering meals to nearly 100 members of the Akron community each week with Project HOPE. His dedication inspires students to become change agents in society, well beyond their years at Hoban. Previous recipients include Spooner, Amie Mancine and Kevin Hillery.
EXCELLENCE IN HOLY CROSS HISTORY The Congregation of Holy Cross celebrated its 200th anniversary this year. On July 20, 1820, The Rev. Jacques-François Dujarié founded the Brothers of St. Joseph, addressing the urgent need for education and catechesis for the youth of post-Revolutionary France. In 1835, Dujarié entrusted the leadership of the Brothers of St. Joseph to the Rev. Basil Moreau, who had gathered a group of auxiliary priests. He believed that the church would be best served if the brothers and priests were united into one community. On March 1, 1837, 54 Brothers of St. Joseph and seven clerics signed the “Fundamental Pact,” forming what we now know as the Congregation of Holy Cross. EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATING HEARTS AND MINDS The Brother James Spooner Holy Cross Heart and Mind Award assembly was held on Tuesday, Feb. 2. Inaugurated in 2018, the Heart and Mind Award was created to honor Hoban employees who live Blessed Basil Moreau's vision of educating hearts and minds. It is named after the first recipient of the award, Brother James Spooner, C.S.C. This peer-selected award recognizes those who have made outstanding contributions in support of Hoban students through their teaching, leadership and service, and whose admirable work is an inspiration to other Holy Cross educators.
Br. James Spooner presents Chris Fahey with the Brother James Spooner Holy Cross Heart and Mind Award.
EXCELLENCE IN FAITH AND SERVICE Throughout the week, students made donations to Project HOPE to celebrate Excellence in Faith and Service. Contributions benefited those served in the Akron community and included items such as toiletries, nonperishable food, hand sanitizer, hats and gloves. EXCELLENCE IN COMMUNITY On Thursday, Feb. 4, Hoban held the One Hope-One Dream Assembly. The One Hope-One Dream Award is a tradition Hoban has proudly reinstated, recognizing three Hoban alumni – Hank Richard ’57, Pratik Shah ’94 and Tenishia Benson ’07. Each is an inspiring example of what it means to live out our Holy Cross values and exemplify the vision of Dr. Martin Luther King. EXCELLENCE IN SPIRIT On the final day of Catholic Schools Week and Holy Cross Celebration, Hoban celebrated Excellence in Spirit. Despite the year's difficulties, students were successful. The students' accomplishments throughout the year were celebrated, and special focus was given to finishing the year strong.
Students make donations to Project HOPE.
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