On this Episode of West Catholic Live, we learn about this weekend's "Shake Your Tail Feathers" fundraiser for the Band Boosters. We meet some of the Argentina students. Introduce a new segment and check in with Dean of Students Sean Nolan about Households. We also welcome back Cam Burns for his weekly giveaway. (This show was recorded Jan. 26.)

CEO/President Cynthia Kneibel and content strategist John Gonzalez are the show's co-hosts. Executive producers Jeff Bailey of the Technology team and communications director Natalie Scalabrino.

Show Notes

Cam’s Giveaway (1:55):
Assistant Athletic Director Cam Burns shows off a new hat for fans. If you want to win the prize, comment on Facebook or email communications@grwestcatholic.org.

Weekly Chatter (4:46):
News and information from our Weekly Chatter Newsletter. If you want to subscribe to it, go to https://www.grwestcatholic.org/newsletter/archives.

On this segment:
*We talk about Catholic Schools Week, which is next week (Jan. 31-Feb.4).
*Mass with the Bishop is Wednesday where we recognize continuous Adoration during school hours for 30 years, even through Covid. The community is invited tp mass at 10:20 a.m. Feb. 2.

Argentina Students (6:14):
We put a spotlight on the 15 students and their chaperone, who are spending time with local families, going to classes and learning about American culture. And Michigan's cold winter weather. It's summer time right now in Buenos Aires. Listen to them talk about bowling, eating pizza and going to a Grand Rapids Gold basketball game.

"Shake Your Tail Feathers" (16:40):
Band Director Darren LaPrise and several students thank the community for supporting the band and this weekend's "Shake Your Tail Feathers" fundraiser. Presented by the Falcon Band Boosters, the annual event is Saturday, Jan. 29. The them is "Summer Breeze." Performing is Sudz & Vaporz band, which features Band Director Darren's brothers. Check on ticket availability at grssc.ejoinme.org/SYTF22.

Did You Know (18:55):
Some think there are spirits in the school. Cindy talks about an encounter she had eight years ago with a person she met in the office - after hours. Cindy darted out of the building when the person, without a face, tried to put her arm around her. She mentioned this to the cleaning crew a few days later who had also seen the same person. Physics teacher Tim Nawrocki said it was not a ghost, rather a refraction of light from the street that could give the impression of a white spirit.

Sean Nolan on Households (21:26):
Dean of students Sean Nolan talks to John about the school's Household system, which is tasked with relational development among students and staff through a persistent experience of Christian community. He said the pillars of the program focus particularly on excellence in Prayer, Presence and Persistent Growth. Learn more at https://www.grwestcatholic.org/households

Weather Forecast with "Rainy Renee" (26:49):
Junior Renee St. Andre makes her West Catholic Live debut as our resident weather person. Listen to her weekend forecast.

Sudz & Vaporz (28:20)
Listen to a clip of the band Sudz & Vaporz, the band performing at Saturday's SYTF event.

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