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A cocktail reception started the night off, which gave guests a chance to chat with different members of the School community. Fr. John Arens welcomed everyone and said grace before dinner was served.
Following dinner, Headmaster Bill Burke introduced Patrick McDonald '20, a current senior, who addressed the crowd and spoke about his experience at St. Sebastian's and how students can get involved in many different extracurricular school activities.
Cathy Daniel P'15,'18,'20, President of the Guild of St. Irene, and Sam Hodgson P'12,'20, President of the Men's Association, each spoke about upcoming events at the School and the opportunities parents have to get involved at St. Sebastian's. Jim Donovan P'19,'22, Annual Fund Co-Chair, then spoke about the importance of the Annual Fund. Headmaster Burke offered closing remarks and Fr. John Arens closed out the night.
To all of our new parents, welcome to the St. Sebastian's Family!
