... Adriana Marra '17, who is a recipient of the 2014 Prudential Spirit of Community President's Volunteer Service Award. This award recognizes Americans of all ages who have volunteered significant amounts of their time to serve their communities and the country. The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards, sponsored by Prudential Financial, in partnership with the National Association of Secondary School Principals, recognizes middle and high school students across America for outstanding volunteer service.

... the following faculty and staff who were honored by the Diocese of Bridgeport for their 25 plus years of service during a luncheon with the Bishop on Thursday. Honored from ND were: Mary Guarino, Claudia Miller, Jim Minei, Carl Philipp, Wayne Sakal, Fr. Bill Sangiovanni, Frank Sweeney, and Sherrie Zembrzuski.

... the Class of 2014. Notre Dame's 54th graduation ceremony was held on Friday, May 30, before over 1,000 family members and friends in the school's gymnasium. 92 diplomas were awarded to a class representing 32 cities and towns, plus students from Korea and China. As a whole, the graduating class earned over $12.2 million in scholarships and grants for college. Valedictorian Matt Lasky addressed his fellow classmates at graduation. Salutatorian Rachel Jankovsky gave her speech earlier in the week at Baccalaureate. Mr. Carl Philipp served as master of ceremonies for the event and the following people addressed the graduates: Superintendent Sister Mary Grace Walsh, Fairfield Town Clerk Betsy Peddle Brown '84, and principal Chris Cipriano. ND Chaplain, Fr. Peter Cipriani, was recognized with a standing ovation for his ten years of service of ND before he becomes pastor of Assumption Church this summer. The entire faculty and staff certainly wish this class well in their future endeavors. To read Mr. Cipriano's recap of graduation on his blog, click here.

Last week's Update mistakenly listed the scholarship given to Sean Cronan from the "Fallen Heroes Society". The correct name is the "Connecticut Fallen Heroes Foundation, Inc."

Youth Coordinator  

The Church of the Assumption in Ansonia is looking to hire a part-time youth coordinator. In conjunction with the pastor, the youth coordinator would plan and execute the Youth Service Camp for the summer of 2014. This includes planning the activities and creating the promotional materials for the week-long camp, arranging for places to experience hands-on community service and any needed transportation, recruiting youth and other needed adults to participate in the program, planning the meals, and executing the week-long service camp. To read the full description for this position, click here. If you are interested in this position or would like further information, contact Pastor Fr. Jeff Gubbiotti at assumptionansonia@gmail.com or (203) 735-7857. 

Irish Festival

Come to Fairfield University on June 13, 14 & 15 for the annual Fairfield Country Irish Festival. The Festival hours are Friday - 6pm - 11pm, Saturday - 12 pm - 11pm and Sunday - 12 pm - 8pm. Click here for more information.   

The Journey Youth Music Event
The Journey is day of music, fun, witness talks, spirituality, and prayer. Participants will have the opportunity to meet people from across the Diocese of Bridgeport and experience new ways to pray with music. The Journey takes place on June 28 at Fairfield Prep. Click here for more information.   

Fan The Fire Youth Rally
Come to the Fan the Fire Youth Rally on August 16 from 9 am to 9 pm at St. Rose of Lima in Newtown. All Teens in grades 8-12 are welcome! Click here for for more information.

The Guidance Office would like to wish all the graduated seniors the very best in their new adventure to the future. We will miss you! Come back and visit when you can.

Seniors That Have Taken UConn and Sacred Heart Courses  

In order to obtain your transcript from these universities, you must make a request to them. For Sacred Heart: you need to contact the Registrar's Office and there is a fee of $5.00. They will then send the transcript to the college you have chosen to attend. For UConn: Click here. Grades will not be available until after July 1st.