Friends,
Welcome back! Life has returned to the Boulevard with our students, reinvigorated by two weeks of well-deserved rest. As we all return to the routine of our lives, we no doubt find ourselves preoccupied with daily tasks.
But, if we do not focus and purposefully reflect on the world around us, work, school, and so many other responsibilities can blind us to what is most important. Though we are weeks removed from the holidays, the work of Christmas has just begun. It is work we rejoiced in doing during Advent, and strive to do all year.
"When the carols have been stilled,
When the star-topped tree is taken down,
When family and friends are gone home,
When we are back to our schedules
The work of Christmas begins:
To welcome the refugee,
To heal a broken planet,
To feed the hungry,
To build bridges of trust, not walls of fear,
To share our gifts,
To seek justice and peace for all people,
To bring Christ’s light to the world."
- by Michael Dougherty, a variation on Howard Thurman’s ‘When the Song of the Angels is Stilled’
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Boston: Game Changers
Panel at EMK Institute
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Yesterday, I was honored to serve on a panel of leaders from
Bill Brett’s new photographic collection,
Boston: Game Changers at The Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the United States Senate.
The book celebrates Bostonians who are affecting positive change throughout the city including Boston Police Commissioner William G. Gross, George Montilio, owner of Montilio's Baking Company, and Dr. James J. O'Connell, President of the Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program.
It is a true privilege to be counted among these leaders in our city! I am constantly in awe of the great good our BC High community strives toward throughout the Commonwealth, country, and world. Thank you for being my partner in mission - this recognition is just as much yours as it is mine.
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Sponsorship Review is a Success!
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Rev. Joe Parkes, SJ, Provincial Assistant for Secondary and Pre-Secondary Education for the Maryland and USA Northeast Province visited us today to sign a six-year sustaining agreement with
Board Chair Kelly Mason Verrochi P’15.
After careful review and consideration from the visiting committee earlier this year, Rev. Parkes lauded the tremendous work and care that the BC High community put into our Sponsorship Review. He noted that the Jesuit identity of our school is alive and vibrant! Several faculty and staff members joined us for the presentation and signing of our new agreement.
We look forward to continuing an amazing partnership with the Province in the years to come.
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Join us for the 22nd Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Prayer Service!
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On Friday, we will honor the life and legacy of
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.! For twenty-two years we have gathered as a community to celebrate his work, and revisit his vision for a fair and just society for all. Members of our Black and Latino Student Union, under the direction of
Mr. John Mark and moderators
Mr. Herby Saintil '10 and
Mrs. Lizzy Corsetti are hard at work composing another inspiring service for the entire community.
In the words of our
Director of Equity and Inclusion, Mrs. Ruth Evee P'18, '22: "Students have chosen to highlight past and present notables, and the state of today’s inclusion in various public sectors. They will also highlight our beautiful diversity through language, culture, and ethnicity; not only at BC High, but nationally. They hope to emphasize the importance of not accepting, but embracing our differences and understanding the importance of collective voices. Our speaker,
Nyle Fort, is a minister, activist, and scholar, who has an impressive resume and deep passion for social justice among all pillars of diversity."
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Boston Conference on Cybersecurity for Secondary and High School Administrators
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We are excited to host the 2nd annual Boston Conference on Cybersecurity for Secondary and High School Administrators on January 21, 2020 from 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m at BC High.
Last year, more than 125 participants from schools and industry throughout New England, Maryland and New York came together to collaborate and to share best practices.
This conference bridges the gap between school administrators and IT departments by impressing the absolute importance of taking a collaborative approach to protect our students, faculty, and all other community members.
We have assembled a talented line up of speakers and cybersecurity industry leaders including:
- Larry Wilson, former Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at the University of Massachusetts
- Julie Fitton, Vice President of Digital Product Security for Stanley Black & Decker
- Boston FBI Cyber Analysts
- David Escalante, Director of Computer Security and Policy at Boston College
- Matt Kozloski CISSP, VMware VCDX-DCV certification, Vice President Professional Services Winslow Technology Group
We will also have a panel discussion with experts from across the cybersecurity landscape moderated by
Trustee
Kevin Powers ’85, P’16
, Founding Director for the M.S. in Cybersecurity Policy and Governance Program at
Boston College
, and an Assistant Professor of the Practice at Boston College Law School and in Boston College’s Carroll School of Management’s Business Law and Society Department.
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On the Boulevard and Beyond
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- Dan Carmody Named Head of School at Cathedral High School - Many of you have seen the announcement that Vice President for Global Mission and Identity Dan Carmody will be leaving us soon. We are thrilled for Dan and grateful for his work with the Hyde Center and his leadership as part of the President’s Cabinet at BC High. It goes without saying that Dan’s impact on our community has been immeasurable. His work within the global Jesuit Network has helped put BC High in a position of strength to make connections that benefit our all our students.
- Winter Art Exhibit - Kudos to all the students whose art was on display in Cadigan Hall these past few weeks! If you have been on campus, I hope you got a chance to see the incredible showcase of first semester Visual Art from students in every grade from 7 to 12.
- Eagle News - A Hit! - The BC High Media Club has begun producing a short news program on Instagram, to rave reviews. Watch and follow them today!
- New BC High Spirit Wear Online Store - Our new store is live, and we are excited to share with you all the new gear that is available! To visit the store, click here.
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