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There’s nothing like a mariachi band to get the party started! And our annual spring celebration of Latin America is a party of sorts … a celebration that the Language department proudly sponsors. It began as a simple question. How can we promote Spanish culture beyond the classroom? The strategy was decided. Spanish classes would work on in-class projects that presented Spanish art, literature and culture. Those projects would then be shared school – wide in the cafeteria so that all students would have the opportunity to learn a little more about their global neighbors.

The sun was shining. Spring was evident. It was a feel good day that was perfect for the Archbishop Williams Halls of Fame Academic and Athletic inductions followed by the AW Gala, at Granite Links, Quincy. Five new inductees in the Academic and Athletic Halls were celebrated at a morning brunch held in the McGrath Center.

Just as the Class of 2019 closes the door on the college application journey, the Classes of 2020 and 21 open the door. Our school’s annual College Fairs are a first step in students realizing that the decision making about college choice comes sooner than they may want to realize.

They arrive at school with food in their stomachs or the opportunity to grab a morning snack in the caf before first bell. After school, they charge to the nearest food mart or Dunkin Donuts for any variety of food as they head to their after school activity. Being hungry for more than a few hours is not their reality. Hunger is a reality, however, for people in their communities and around the globe. And if you are a Bishop, there is an effort in classrooms all year to sensitize our students to the growing hunger crisis.

When one thinks of the season of Lent, thoughts of “giving up” or sacrifice of some kind almost immediately comes to mind. But times have changed. And the Church of today has for some years now redirected our thinking. Perhaps Lent should be more of “giving” rather than “giving up.” With that in mind, our Campus Ministry program initiated the 40 DAY CHALLENGE.

It is a special service. It’s all about recognizing the specialness of others. It is special in our Campus Ministry history as it celebrates this year its 20th year of being a service activity that has received state wide accolades. It is the Archbishop Williams Braintree Buddies Program and at the latest gathering of Special Needs students from Braintree High School and students from Archie’s, it was time to party!

In every sense of the words, our 2019 Girls Basketball team are blue - ribbon champions. Once again, they were on the court at the Fleet on a run for another State championship title. There’s nothing like a Garden Party ( yes, it will always be the Garden for basketball zealots) and it was a party of two skilled CCL teams ready to battle in the MIAA Semi-finals. The winner would advance to the State Championship game.

Our AWHS Spring Show is about to take the stage. As is tradition, this show provides the opportunity for our student actors, singers and dancers to perform and delight audiences for two evenings. This year, SHREK THE MUSICAL is being readied by a cast of 42 and a tech crew of 20, with Director Mrs.De Rosa-Coakley, Technical Director Mr. Rick Martin and Lead Choreographer Mr Jared Lyons.

When they appear on the court, Bishop fans prepare to see basketball played at its best. The Lady Bishops have earned 7 State Division 3 banners, most recently in 2013,’ 15,’ 17 and ‘18 and are in pursuit of another one this year. With recent impressive wins over Dedham, 61 -31 and Rockland, 72 -48, the women are looking forward to the Semi- final competition against Apponequt. A victory there sends these talented athletes to a Garden Party!

It is a unique week at 80 Independence Avenue. It made its first appearance in 1996. And it is still today a highly anticipated week for students, faculty and staff. SPIRIT WEEK! It is a week that brings classes and the high school community together in a very special way.

Senior Annika Gregg has membership in a very select group of students nation-wide. She scored a 35 on the ACT (American College Testing) exam. A perfect score is a 36 on the exam that has a score range of 1-36. The ACT is the competitor exam to the SAT. It is composed of four sections: English, Reading, Math and Science.

While one group was reforesting and farming the other group was doing the projects that were started yesterday. Before the two groups joined together about 1:30 this group taught the local students how to play “red light, green light” game and completed many projects: cleaning out and painting a supply closet, cleaning out and painting the serving area of their cafeteria, painted some benches and desks, completed the hop scotch, and continued their work on the mural.

After breakfast at 7:30 we divided into two groups and went to two different schools for morning service. One group went to the El Aguacate School and the other to Mata de Cana School both elementary schools grades 1-6. While at these schools our students read to their students Bible stories, did lots of coloring and drawing, played soccer, hula hoop, and catch.

We were also able to stop in the town of La Fortuna for the afternoon where we were able to see more of Costa Rica.... from up in the trees! Our first stop was a zip lining course at the base of a volcano in the town. A total of 13 lines all the down gave us spectacular views of the country, the coast line, and a first hand view of a sloth sleeping in the trees. Everyone on the trip was able to conquer their fears and anxieties and took part in this amazing experience.

There are some classroom lessons that are worth repeating year to year. Ms Meaghan Roach, of the Social Studies department, has a favorite among several favorites. It’s a lesson plan that involves research, oral presentations and valentines.