Fr. Eugene Hemrick | Catholic News Service In the play “A Man for All Seasons,” the character of Thomas More encourages Richard Rich to forgo political life for the life of teaching. One of the dialogues in the play summarizes the glory of teaching and for anyone contemplating becoming a teacher, it is well worth reading…
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Loyola’s ‘house’ point system fosters friendly competition, bonding
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Grace Turner | Special to The Michigan Catholic DETROIT — A Catholic high school tucked away in a quiet corner of Detroit uses a competitive system that allows boys to help each other step into manhood. Loyola High School, an all-boys school, groups students into one of five “houses.” The houses — named after distinguished former leaders…
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Gabriel Richard High School instills a lifetime passion for service
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RIVERVIEW — Like all teenagers, students at Gabriel Richard Catholic High School in Riverview are busy with homework, extracurricular activities and friends, but they also devote many hours to helping those in need. Through Gabriel Richard’s Christian Outreach Program, students in grades 10-12 must complete 12 hours of community service per school year. Most contribute far…
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Group reveals the bigger world at Regina
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Michelle Samartino | Special to The Michigan Catholic WARREN — Attending a Catholic school helps Morgan Nichol realize how fortunate she is, and she wants to give back by helping other children receive a good education, too. Morgan and approximately 30 other girls at Regina High School are part of Free the Children, an international organization focused…
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Madonna University program aims to set young minorities on path to success
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Mike Horan | Special to The Michigan Catholic DETROIT — When Delvonta’ Pinkston’s high school senior year at Northwestern High School in Detroit was approaching, he didn’t know if he was going to be able to attend college. Not because of finances or that he wouldn’t fit in, but because only one person in his family had…
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Senior editors take pride in Notre Dame Prep’s award-winning yearbook
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For Irish, creating lifelong memories also builds dreams of creative careers Grace Turner | Special to The Michigan Catholic PONTIAC — The yearbook team at Notre Dame Preparatory High School and Marist Academy is looking to create an award-winning product for the fourth year in a row. Led by yearbook advisor Kyle Lilek, the class of 25…
