SGA Stands Up for Religious Liberty

Posted on March 25, 2012 by SGA

On Friday March 23rd, St. Gregory’s Academy drove into the city of Scranton to stand up with thousands across the country to stand up for religious liberty. The students stood out in the hot March sun from noon until two o’clock listening to speakers and joining in prayer with other Catholics and people of good will who have decided to take a stand against policies such the recent Health and Human Services mandate which requires businesses and organizations to pay for “health services” against their conscience.

The boys were even mentioned in a local newspaper, The Citizens Voice, with a quote from senior Joseph Dalimata.

From the Citizens Voice:

Joseph Dalimata was with 55 boys in blue blazers from St. Gregory’s Academy in Elmhurst. He said access to birth control promotes the spread of diseases.

“Women don’t have a right to what they are calling health care; birth control is not health care,” the senior, from Montana, said. “Society is not obligated to provide it.”

Read more: http://citizensvoice.com/news/rally-on-contraception-mandate-draws-hundreds-to-downtown-scranton-1.1289821#ixzz1q5yqCLOe

SGA Defeats Cardinal O’Hara

Posted on March 20, 2012 by SGA

On Sunday March 18th, the Highlanders made their way to Cardinal O’Hara high school in Springfield, PA for their first official rugby matches of the season. Both varsity and junior varisty squads performed admirably as gentlemen on the field while earning tremendous and sweeping victories.

Below are pictures from each match. Black jersey Highlanders are varisty, and red jerseys are junior varsity.

Bishop Bambera Visits SGA

Posted on February 15, 2012 by SGA

On Monday February 13th, His Excellency Joseph Bambera, Bishop of Scranton made an official visit St. Gregory’s Academy. The event began with a solemn Vespers service celebrated by our rector, Fr. Sumich, who was assisted by Fr. Flood and Fr. Pendergraft.

The Highlander Schola Cantorum provided the music which included a grand Ecce Sacerdos Magnus processional, a Deus in Adiutorium by the composer Tomas Luis Victoria, two falso bordone psalm settings, and a polyphonic Magnificat. His Excellency also preached a homily for the students and staff of St. Gregory’s Academy at the conclusion of the liturgy.

After Vespers the event continued with a banquet in the refectory. Entertainment for the evening included a performance by the schola of Franz Biebl’s 7 part Ave Maria, folk songs sung by each class, a spectacular juggling show, and a rendition of Cesar Franck’s Panis Angelicus sung by the St. Gregory’s Singers Choir.

SGA Attends March for Life 2012

Posted on January 25, 2012 by SGA

On Monday January 22nd the entire student body attended the 2012 March for Life in Washington D.C. The boys prayed, chanted, and sang for the pro-life cause on this annual pilgrimage to defend the sanctity of human life. The March, which was attended by hundreds of thousands, begins on the Mall and ends in front of the United States Supreme Court building. At the end of the March everyone boarded the Metro for a ride to the Basilica National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception where we were able to enjoy a hour of prayer and sightseeing.

Here are pictures of the event:

The Night Before Christmas Break

Posted on December 19, 2011 by SGA

On Thursday December 15th the students and guests of St. Gregory’s Academy were treated to a live bluegrass performance by the Coal Town Rounders. The band played for well over an hour and even invited the boys to join in on a few tunes.

After the performance the students had night prayer. Throughout the night the boys took turns praying before the Eucharist during an all night adoration time. All night adoration is traditionally held by the students before each break to pray for protection and strength during their time away from the academy.

Schola Sings for WB Penguins

Posted on December 15, 2011 by SGA

On Tuesday December 13th, the Highlander Schola Cantorum had the opportunity to sing for the Wilkes-Barre Penguins hockey match against the Binghamton Senators at the Mohegan Sun Arena. The schola sang God Bless America, the Star Spangled Banner, and the Minstrel Boy for the team and fans. They did a fantastic job and represented the school with the excellence and professionalism expected from academy students.

The entire school was present for the game and entertained the crowd with cheers and singing in true Highlander style! In fact, the boys made such an impression that the Penguins have invited the boys back to another game. Everyone is looking forward to the next match!