I try to keep this column light. Even when it’s a serious topic, I endeavor to stay positive and optimistic.
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1989 MYP Spring Retreat By PJ Macari
On the spring retreat of 1989, the senior class of the MYP requested a chance to speak and say thank
Continue readingMcComiskey’s McCorner: JUST FOR ONE DAY
“We can be heroes, just for one day. We can be us…” A year or so ago we lost David
Continue readingRemembering MYP Family… By PJ Macari
2016 was a memorable year for all of the important things that happened in the world. Elections, championships, loss. This year
Continue readingMcComiskey’s McCorner: GOOD GRIEF
“I think there must be something wrong with me, Linus. Christmas is coming, but I’m not happy. I don’t feel
Continue readingMcComiskey’s McCorner: What’s in the Box?
How’s it going? In honor of the recent election, I give you the inaugural edition of McComiskey’s McCorner. (Not really,
Continue readingHomecoming by Cathy Bischoff Weinbaum
“Back to school”…the three words most dreaded by school aged children across the globe. I remember how the Fall catalog
Continue readingLetter From Ukraine
Below is a letter from the journal of MYP Alumni Christina O’K, who is currently serving in the Peace Corps at the Lviv Youth Employment Center in the Ukraine.
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By Tommy L.
Continue readingThat I’m thankful for the blessins / And the lessons that I’ve learned with you / By my side / That I’m thankful (so thankful) / For the love that you / Keep bringin’ in my life / In my life / Thankful, so thankful.
– “Thankful” by Kelly Clarkson
Writing from the Heart
By Rosie S.
Ever since I was a young child, my family always encouraged going to Church and making time for God in my life. I was never allowed to miss mass on the weekends. I chose to join the teen choir in my parish so I could stay active in the Church. Now I am 23 and teach religious education to a wonderful group of 6th graders each week.
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