On September 7, 2012, the 8th grade went on their annual opening of school retreat. Following the first Mass of the year, we walked to St. Pius X to join Father Jim. This retreat was one of reflection and discovery led by Father Jim. We shared our past difficulties and hopes for the present and the future. We drew shields that highlighted out strengths, our supports, and our aspirations. We wrote a confession that we were not proud of, and we went outside and burned them to let them go. We shared of ourselves and learned about ourselves and others in our class. We had a pizza lunch and some recreation at Payson Park. It was a great beginning to the all-important 8th grade year.
- Sue McCuller, 8th Grade Teacher
