BEST OF THE WEEK
APRIL 18 - APRIL 22, 2016

Every Friday this school year, "Best of the Week" will recognize 
St. Edward High School's commitment to authentic instruction by 
highlighting the people and programs that define the St. Ed's experience.


LESSON OF THE WEEK
RE-EXAMINING THE KENNEDY ASSASSINATION
One of the most memorable moments in St. Edward history came in 1962 when President John F. Kennedy visited the school on his way from Downtown Cleveland to the airport.  The photo of the student body lining Detroit Ave. as he is handed a football as a keepsake has kept a special place in the school's main hallway since that moment.  JFK's presidency and assassination still fascinates St. Edward students today.

St. Edward students had a unique opportunity to learn more from community experts as Social Studies teachers Judge John Russo '85, Pat DeChant '05, and Matt Levindofske organized a presentation centered on examining the JFK Assassination, which included panelists Judge Ellen Connally, Judge Burt Griffin and Judge Brendan Sheehan '85. 

Students gained a much deeper understanding of the history of each presidential assassination in our country's history, led by Judge Connally, followed by a discussion with Judge Griffin - a member of the Warren Commission - on the specifics of the Kennedy assassination.



TEACHER OF THE WEEK
MRS. ANNE MARIE LAVELLE
Congratulations to Mrs. Anne Marie Lavelle who was recently selected to receive the 2016 Irene C. Heller Award presented by the Cleveland Section of the American Chemical Society.  The Irene C. Heller Award recognizes an outstanding high school chemistry teacher who teaches at a school located within the Cleveland Section boundaries.  Mrs. Lavelle received the Award at the April 20th meeting of the Cleveland Section.

Mrs. Lavelle has taught Chemistry, Physics, Honors Chemistry, Honors Physics, and numerous laboratory courses, and she currently teaches Honors Chemistry and International Baccalaureate Chemistry. In addition to teaching, she serves as Science Department Chair and Science Olympiad Coordinator. Her classroom style is engaging, challenging her students to think critically.  Her continued excellence as a chemistry teacher, mentor to other teachers, and professional contributions are outstanding. In recognition of all of her outstanding efforts serving the St. Edward community as well as the greater Cleveland community, Mrs. Lavelle is this week's Teacher of the Week. 

THE WOW FACTOR!
MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS WEEK
This week, the St. Edward Counseling Department under the guidance of Director of Counseling Tom Carey, organized a Mental Health Awareness Week to assist students in becoming more aware of stress in their lives and develop methods for coping with that stress.  Different themes that relate to good mental health, including stress management, exercise and nutrition, and positive relationships, were focused on daily.  

Throughout the week, activities were available throughout campus to promote each of the themes.  Among the many activities this week, students had the opportunity to engage in tai chi and yoga classes, guided meditations, de-stress with the assistance of therapy dogs, and they received a visit from The Green Machine Food Truck, which focuses on serving only healthy, organic food.