Bolandrina chosen as FIND Representative

On May 22nd (Monday) is a trip to Vermont. "Vermont Fit for a King" includes a tour of King Arthur Flour, Simon Pearce, and Vermont Country Store w/lunch at the Alta Tuscan Grill.

June 6th-8th (Tues to Thurs) is a 3 day trip to Cape Cod & Martha's Vineyard. Includes Hyannis, Sandwich, Eastham, Provincetown, Chatham, and a whole day on Martha's Vineyard! (2 nights lodging and 4 meals included)

For cost of trips, additional information or to book please call Sue at 508476-5820.

508-234-6161

A Douglas High School alumnus (Class of 2022) and student at the University of Massachusetts Boston, Max Joseph Bolandrina was elected Underclassmen Representative for the 22-23 Academic year for the Filipino Intercollegiate networking Dialogue, Incorporated (FInD, Inc.). Bolandrina, a 19-year-old freshman from Douglas, is majoring in computer science, class of 2026.

Bolandrina said he was elated. “It was definitely exciting,” he said. “It’s an honor to be one of FInD underclassmen representatives, so that’s cool.” FInD, Inc. is a student-led organization comprised of Filipino-related collegiate organizations from Boston to Greensboro. Established in the spring of 1992, FInD Inc.’s mission is to promote unity and cooperation among Filipino students enrolled in institutions of higher education. FInD, Inc. stands as a symbol to the ethnic consciousness presently seen on university campuses. The name FInD was chosen to illustrate a continuing process of student unification. The first FInD Conference was held at Harvard University on April 11, 1992.

Bolandrina was a former Evening School Clerk at Bay Path Adult Evening School. While at Douglas High School, he was an officer for the Class of 2022, a member of the Debate Club, DECA Inc. Officer, Game Club Member, SPICE/ Connections Club Member, and Winter Carnival Dance Chor- eographer. His work experience includes being an autograph staff for FanExpo Boston since 2019 where he manages autograph queues and stations for guests and celebrities at the annual three-day convention, and as staff for Kurukuru Ramen assisting in the kitchen and with customers during popup events.

His volunteer experiences include Pan Mass Challenge at Provincetown since 2013 where he assisted in food and drink preparation, bike parking, site beautification, and supplies. Bolandrina is also an alumnus and a volunteer (since 2010) for Boston’s Isk-welahang Pilipino (IP, a cultural school, www.ipbahay.org) in Bedford, MA. He is a Banduria (a traditional 14-stringed Filipino instrument) musician, Philippine Folk Dance Performer, and was an “Introduction to Banduria” studentteacher. He performed with the IP Rondalla Ensemble’s 2018 Canadian Tour. He taught elementary and middle school students how to read musical notation and play the banduria. He also led bi-weekly classes with demonstrations and interactive learning strategies.

With Bay Path Practical nursing Academy in Charlton, he has volunteered as a musician and usher during the annual commencement (since 2016) playing the piano live, for the procession and recession’s pomp and circumstance. With the Lowell Folk festival IP Booth, Bolandrina volunteered as a Food Service Worker (since 2010).

Trivia Night at Saint Peter Parish

Saint Peter Parish in northbridge will be holding a Trivia night, Friday, May 5th at the Knights of Columbus, 77 Prescott Road in Whitinsville. Tickets are $20 per person and can be purchased in advance or at the door. Get your tickets early, seating is limited! There will be a cash bar, food for purchase and a 50/50 raffle. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. and the Trivia Game starts at 7:00 p.m. Cash prize for the winning team. Come with your family & friends for a night of fun and see who will be Saint Peter’s Trivia Champions! To purchase your tickets please call the parish office 508-234-2156 or email: parishoffice@stpeterrockdale.org

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