WINSTON-SALEM — Students at St. Leo the Great School put their faith into action throughout the month of October, promoting breast cancer awareness and undertaking projects for Respect Life Month.
Students raised nearly $900 for cancer research with a Student Council-sponsored “Kick for a Cure” in partnership with Bishop McGuinness High School’s soccer team, as well as a bake sale and a “Pink Out Day” in which students could wear pink clothing instead of their uniforms. In “Kick for a Cure,” more than 100 St. Leo students paid $1 to try scoring a goal against the high school players. The school then was a sea of pink on “Pink Out Day,” and the bake sale was a delicious success.
In recognition that October is designated as Respect Life Month by the U.S. bishops, each class learned how important it is to respect life. Life is a gift from God which must be treasured and protected. Each class put their faith into action through a variety of projects and lessons highlighting the value of all human life from conception to natural death.
— Melissa Kinsley
SALISBURY — Sacred Heart School’s faculty and Student Government Association recently hosted 40 veterans during their annual Veterans Day Morning Assembly and Breakfast.
Guest speaker was Rowan County Sheriff Kevin Auten, who reminded students of the history of Veterans Day, the privileges of living in a free country, and the humility they should have in their hearts for veterans and active servicemen and women.
Kindergarten students also visited with two veterans: Colette Miller, who served in the U.S. Navy from 1973 to 1978, and Shannon Regan, who served in the U.S. Army from 2005 to 2010.
— Photo provided by Robin Fisher