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July 8, 2024
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From the moment students arrived at the High School Summer Program on Sunday, they have been busy getting to know each other and Thomas Aquinas College, New England! Many attendees spent the early afternoon in the Bl. Frassati Student Center, socializing and playing foosball or pool. “I came to the Open House earlier this year, and I’m so excited to be here at TAC again!’’ gushed Maggie M. 

At an orientation for parents, the group met three key players in the New England Summer Program: 

 

Josef Froula
Summer Program Director Dr. Josef Froula …

 

John Jost
… Admissions Director John Jost …

 

Fr. Miguel Batres
… and Summer Program Chaplain Rev. Miguel Batres, O. Praem. ('08)

 

Afterward, Admissions Counselor Jean Gurreiro (’22) led a tour of the campus for both students and their families, showing them the stately buildings and classrooms. “I can’t get over how beautiful this campus is!’’ said Kianna L.

Photos: Campus Tour
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Following the tour, attendees and their families enjoyed a tasty barbeque dinner prepared with the help of Thomas Dula (NE ’26) and Brigid Wassell (CA ’27) on the lawn next to Blessed Frassati. Conversations flowed as students continued to encounter new names and faces.

Photos: BBQ Dinner
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Around 7:30, attendees and prefects gathered in Dolben Auditorium for the student orientation. ‘’You all have a grand opportunity here,’’ said Mr. Jost. ‘’You will be able to experience a taste of the intellectual, spiritual, and community life here at TAC.’’ Then came a hilarious slideshow introducing the prefects and staff, complete with wacky photos and fun facts about each prefect as laughter and applause filled the auditorium. 

As the sun set behind the mountains, the high schoolers walked back to their residence halls, still laughing and chatting. ‘’I’m really looking forward to discussing Oedipus Rex tomorrow,’’ said Sarolta U. ‘’I think once I talk to other people about it and hear their opinions, I’ll understand it much better.’’

 Come back to the Summer Program Blog tomorrow to read about the students’ first classes!