Natalia Wior ‘15 and her grandmother enjoy the day.
It was a chilly morning on Tuesday, November 22nd as students arrived to school with their grandparents for a very special day at Alverno High School. The day began with guests checking in and enjoying warm refreshments. “Grandparents’ Day is always such a special event,” said Wendy Finch-Burk, Director of Development and Alumnae Relations. “Our students have a chance to share their life at Alverno with their grandparents and our grandparents share their life experiences during the class discussions, which lends a multi-generational perspective to the entire day. It’s a wonderful learning experience for everyone!”
Stephanie Hardin ‘13 is happy her grandfather could join her for the special day at Alverno.
Following check-in, students and their grandparents joined the rest of the Alverno community in a Thanksgiving Liturgy to celebrate the special day. Bishop Zavala presided over Mass and welcomed the grandparents and special friends to Alverno. Everyone was treated to music from the Alverno Mass Band and at a special moment during the celebration, students presented their grandparents with flowers. “The Thanksgiving Liturgy was a beautiful event enriched by all of our lovely grandparents. Sharing this mass with grandparents brings true joy and enthusiasm to our mass,” said Susana Capra ’04, Campus Minister. “The presence of Bishop Zavala was a perfect reminder to be thankful!”
After mass, students guided their grandparents through a typical school day of classes, giving everyone an opportunity to hear stories from the grandparents about their experiences growing up and their thoughts on the issues facing young people today.
Isabella Daniels-Campos ‘14, her grandmother and Maddie Daniels-Campos ‘12 smile for the camera before going to class on Grandparents’ Day at Alverno.
As the day came to a close, guests and students were treated to a catered lunch in the Villa del Sol d’ Oro, where everyone had a chance to share their favorite moments of the day. The delicious lunch was catered by Mary Pat Brandmeyer who is a parent for the Class of 2014 and owner of The Market on Holly in Pasadena. Having hosted this special event for 14 years, Alverno is so pleased that Grandparents’ and Special Friends’ Day has become a beloved Alverno tradition that kicks off the warm Thanksgiving holiday season. For more information about Alverno High School, please visit www.alverno-hs.org.
