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Anushka Shodhan was the flower
girl. Another student, Francesca
Gordon, discovered a katydid
on the playground and took the
opportunity to hold the leaflike bug.
One of the recent highlights was
a visit by Deputy Mullins from the
Orange County Sheriff’s Office.
She stopped in to talk
to the children about
the role of police officers
and their job to
protect citizens. The
kids were interested
to see all the tools on
Deputy Mullins’ belt
and her police car.
(L. to r.) Catie Brown, Tommy Hill and Anushka
Shodhan of Christ The King Lutheran PreSchool enact
a wedding to learn about the letters “Q” and “U”.
Deputy Mullins visits one of Christ The King Lutheran
PreSchool’s classes.
Francesca Gordon shows her discovery to Christ The
King Lutheran PreSchool teacher Paula Katutis.
A student mutiny, tug
of war and race for orphans
are just some of
the events that composed
a whirlwind week at
Holy Family Catholic
School during Catholic
School’s Week. The annual
event celebrates
Catholic school education
across the country.
This year’s theme was
“Learn, Serve, Lead,
Succeed.” The week was
filled with events and surprises
that nourished the
body and soul. It began
with the Holy Family’s
annual open house,
giving prospective families
a behind-the-classroom-doors
tour of the
school.
There was also a
walkathon to raise
money for the Orphans
Rising Missions, field
day, crazy hair and
sock day, a talent show,
career day, students vs.
faculty volleyball game,
and a volunteer breakfast,
honoring all the
people who make every
event at HFCS possible.
One of the most anticipated
days of the week
was when the eighthgraders
“took over the
school.” The teens prepared
lessons for weeks
in advance so they