Students of St. Joseph School in Fairhaven, MA, gather around the flag pole holding team-colored pennants while reciting the Pledge of Allegiance as part of the official kick-off for the Holympics Training to be Champions for Christ, which challenges all students to train hard and give their best effort during the educational year. Submitted photo.
Press Release
On September 7, 2023, St. Joseph School in Fairhaven, MA, held its Official Kick-off for the “Holympics-Training to be Champions for Christ.”
All students, holding team-colored pennants, gathered around the flagpole for the raising of the American flag and for reciting the Pledge of Allegiance.
The “Holympic Fire” was lit from the Christ Candle and then passed down the line to each class representative from Pre-School through Grade 8.
Principal Heidi Kuliga, along with the assistant superintendent, Denise Pexeito, cut the ribbons leading into the “Holympic Stadium.” Students entered while the “Hornpipe” from “Water Music” was playing.
Eighth grader, Grant Sullivan, carried the Holympic Flame and from its fire the “Holympic Torch” was lit by Sr. Muriel.
“Let the Torch be a reminder of how we are to be lights for Jesus as we begin the race of our educational year here at St. Joseph’s School.”
Mrs. Kuliga’s called out the Holympics Team colors, encouraging the students to wave their pennants and cheer, “Go Team, Go!”
A PowerPoint was shown explaining the meaning of the Olympic rings. A challenge was given to the students to train hard and to play every game with their BEST EFFORT and with EXCELLENCE!
So…Go Teams, Go!
Let the Games Begin!
Students of St. Joseph School in Fairhaven, MA, wave their team pennants during an assembly as part of the official kick-off for the Holympics Training to be Champions for Christ, which challenges all students to train hard and give their best effort during the educational year. Submitted photo.
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