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AUGUST 14th, 2010 HIGHLAND CATHOLIC SCHOOL WILL BE HOLDING A REUNION EVENT FOR ALL ALUMNI.  PLEASE CHECK BACK FOR MORE DETAILS.

There is nothing to equal the friendships of grade school.

I began my educational journey at St.Bridget’s Catholic School in North Minneapolis.  When I was in first grade, Sr. Mary Clare’s class, I walked to school everyday with my two big brothers, Mark (in eighth grade) and Randy (sixth grade).  We walked two long blocks and three short blocks to school in the morning, home for lunch and back for afternoon classes.  St. Bridget’s was my whole world.

Many mornings, as I stand at the Bohland doors greeting the HCS students, I am reminded of my own grade school experience.  When I see groups of neighborhood kids and small bunches of siblings I delight that Highland Catholic School is a K-8 school.  The shared experience of school can strongly unite families and neighbors.  

I often receive memorial checks to honor Highland Catholic School Alumni, such as Mike Champion,  '74.  Many of the gifts in his honor had wonderful notes acknowledging the grade school friendships that had withstood the test of time.  One former classmate even provided the graduation photo for Mike’s class for our web page and photo display.  It’s nice to have it here again. 

So spend a moment thinking of your ol’ grade school classmates.  Hopefully, you can do a little “googling” and get back in touch!

Jane Schmidt
Principal