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Sem Senior Wins 2013 National Merit Scholarship

Sem Senior Wins 2013 National Merit Scholarship

Eliza A. Hopkins, a senior at Buffalo Seminary, has been named a 2013 National Merit $2,500 Scholarship winner. A member of both the National Honor Society and Cum Laude Society, Eliza has distinguished herself as a High Honors student throughout her tenure at Sem. With this most recent honor, she joins an elite group of nationwide high school scholars.

According to an official announcement from the National Merit Scholarship Corp., Eliza was chosen from a talent pool of more than 15,000 outstanding finalists in the 2013 National Merit Scholarship Program. Finalists in each state were judged to have the strongest combination of accomplishments, skills and potential for success in rigorous college studies. The number of winners named in each state is proportional to the state’s percentage of the nation’s graduating high school seniors.

Christ the King Seminary commencement set for May 10

Christ the King Seminary commencement set for May 10

Sister Margaret Carney, OSF(w), STD, president of St. Bonaventure University, will receive a Doctor of Humane Letters from Christ the King Seminary during commencement exercises on May 10, 7:30 p.m., in St. John Vianney Chapel.  Sister Margaret will also deliver the commencement address.

Presiding over his first commencement at the seminary will be Bishop Richard J. Malone, bishop of Buffalo.  Father Peter J. Drilling, president/rector of the seminary, and Dr. Dennis A. Castillo, academic dean, will confer degrees.

Rev. Mr. John Stanton, Jr. will receive a Master of Divinity degree.   Bishop Malone will ordain Rev. Mr. Stanton to the priesthood on June 1 at St. Joseph Cathedral.

Annunciation Parish to Host Two Musical Events

Annunciation Parish to Host Two Musical Events

Annunciation parish, located at 7580 Clinton St. in Elma, will host two upcoming musical events in the church.

The Lancaster High School Music Department will present its second annual “Evening of Chamber Music” at 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 8. The concert will feature the Men’s Choir under the direction of Gary Lee, the Brass Choir with director Jacob Seymour, and the Woodwind Choir directed by Daniel DeAngelis. Both Seymour and DeAngelis are members of Annunciation parish. The event is open to the public and free of charge.

Annunciation School Outlines Innovative Summer Camp Program

Annunciation School Outlines Innovative Summer Camp Program

 

Annunciation School in Elma will once again offer its popular Summer Camp program from June 24 through Aug. 9, featuring weekly theme-based learning activities in a fun-filled and engaging environment.

From June 24-28, the theme will be “Going Green,” with students engaged in many activities that revolve around nature. The theme from July 1-5 will be “Bible Studies,” with students learning about many friends in both the Old and New Testament.

Legislator Dixon, Urban Valet announce free prom dresses available

Legislator Dixon, Urban Valet announce  free prom dresses available

 

Erie County Legislator Lynne Dixon and Urban Valet Dry Cleaners announce that the 4th annual Prom Dress Drive Shopping Days will be held Saturday, April 13 and Sunday, April 14 at Performing Arts Dance Academy, located at 206 Lake St., Hamburg.

 

Girls are invited to come and shop for a free dress from 3 to 6 p.m. Saturday and noon to 3 p.m. Sunday. A large selection of colors, sizes and styles will be displayed for girls to look through. Dressing rooms will be provided to allow shoppers to try on three (3) dresses at a time.

 

“The shopping days are a lot of fun and help families handle the cost associated with preparing for the prom or other formal event. This year we have a large collection, featuring some truly amazing gowns,” said Legislator Dixon. “All local girls are invited to come and shop through the selection during one of the two shopping days.”

 

Annunciation Parish Well Represented at Diocesan Youth Conference

Annunciation Parish Well Represented at Diocesan Youth Conference

 

Four representatives of Annunciation parish in Elma recently took part in the 61st annual Diocesan Youth Conference presented by the Catholic Diocese of Buffalo. The event took place at the Adam’s Mark Hotel in downtown Buffalo.

Approximately 750 Western New York teenagers took part in the event, which offered a mix of prayer, education and fun. Keynote speaker Cooper Ray, a youth ministry director from Baton Rouge, La., encouraged the participants to strive to become all that they can be.

The weekend also included group learning sessions dealing with topics such as anger, greed, hope, relationships and more.

June KinderKamp Planned at Annunciation School

June KinderKamp Planned at Annunciation School

Annunciation School’s annual KinderKamp program, designed to help ease entry into a formal school setting through creative learning experiences, will be offered from 9 a.m. to noon June 10-14. The school is located at 7580 Clinton St. in Elma, and the program is open to students preparing to enter kindergarten at any school.

Activities offered at KinderKamp include letter and number recognition, story comprehension, art, fun and games. Registration is $60 and space is limited. To register or for more information, please call the school office at 681-1327.