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STARTING LENT OFF RIGHT
 On Ash Wednesday, Marist Young Adults throughout the country participated in an online chat called "Gving Up, Giving Back." Participants shared their hopes for Lent, discussed habits and attitudes that they can give up and ways in which they can give back to others. |
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MS WALKS RAISE NEARLY $4000
During the month of March, Marist Young Adults participated in "virtual" and "real time" walks to help raise awareness and funds for the Multiple Sclerosis Society. Events were held in Miami and in Esopus while other young adults participated in their own locales. Approximately $4000 was raised for this worthy cause. | |
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MEET
YA ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEMBER - FERNANDO PORTILLA |
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 Teacher - St. Agnes Boys HS
Graduate-
St. Agnes Boys HS
Graduate -Boston College
How did you get involved with Marist?
I became involved with Marist through the countless retreat programs offered at my high school. I was invited to attend the first ever Marist Youth Conference at Marist College when I was a sophomore. I realized on this retreat that these programs were something that I really wanted to stay involved in.
Why are you still involved with Marist?
Because I made a commitment. As true as this is for the success of a corporation, it is even more so for the individual. The most important single factor in individual success is commitment. Commitment ignites action. To commit is to pledge yourself to a certain purpose or line of conduct. It also means practicing your beliefs consistently. I understand that these retreats and programs are only part of the many wonderful opportunities available to those involved with Marist.
How do you live out your Marist identity now?
Not only do I teach at a Marist school in Manhattan but I also practice and try to stay true to many of the values instilled in me while being a part of Marist - the combination of a strong, positive commitment to self and to a set of principles that have served as a foundation to effectively live out my Marist identity.
Do you have a Marist story to share?
II have many that I could share. A more recent story that I can share is when I stood in front of my own classroom for the first time. The simple act of standing in front of my classroom and having students stare back at me waiting for their teacher to enlighten them only solidified my belief that a commitment to our neighbors is the best way to achieve results. Commitment to people is largely the product of treating people with respect, challenging them, and giving them effective feedback on how they are doing. I realized that I had plenty of this when I was in high school so I decided to try and do the same for my students.
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