Marian High Starts New Tradition: Grandparents Day

Press release from Marian High School

Pictured is Framingham’s Maeve Walsh, a member of the Class of 2018 at Marian High, with her grandparents.

Marian High School began a new tradition – Grandparents’ Day last month.

More than 80 grandparents enjoyed being greeted by their grandchildren, Julie Purcell, Assistant Director of Advancement, John Ermilio, Principal and Sr. Cathy Clifford, President.

Prior to lunch, they were serenaded by members of the Marian Choir: Nick Antonellis Class of 2016, Bridget Clark ’19, Stephanie Monteiro ’19, Damiliz Sango ’19 and Katherine Wettengel ’19 singing Standing on the Shoulders by Joyce Johnson Rouse, accompanied by the Director of Fine Arts Stephen Flynn on the piano.

The luncheon prepared by Kathy & Billy Zompetti consisted of Russian chicken, rice, green beans and a Caesar salad. Dessert was cake and the famous Marian cookies, and it was enjoyed by all in attendance.

Bill Morrissey and Kathleen Morrissey-Lotane grandparents of Ken ’14 and Claire Paulson ’17 and Charlie and Joan Doherty and Mary Walsh grandparents of John ’13, Brendan ’14, Claire ’16 and Maeve Walsh ’18 enjoyed each others company and “a really nice time.”

They spent much of the time talking about the various activities their grandchildren were and are involved in as well as the education they received during their tenure at Marian.

Each of the grandparents received a plant and a gift package consisting of a wooden building replica, a car magnet, an inspirational booklet courtesy of the Sisters of St. Joseph, Lindt chocolates and a bookmark with a poem.

Special thanks to Sister Cathy Clifford for her innovative idea and to Julie Purcell and Mary Ann Baril for helping to make it happen.