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God is Love
New Teachers
The Official Journal of
Trinity Catholic School We are so excited to welcome our new teachers for 2020-2021: Pre-K4 Teacher,
Joyce Giroux Catherine Leggue, 3rd Grade Teacher, Jamie Burns and Music Teacher/Teacher’s
Principal
Aide, Emily Montroy. (All of these teachers bring many years of experience, and
Michele Bombard
Vice Principal we look forward to the fresh ideas they will bring to our school.
Reverend Mark Reilly
Pastor
Education Council
Joyce Giroux
Andrea LaValley
Sylvie Marion
Father Mark Reilly
John Ledger
Erinn Tredo
Melissa Roberts
Brittany Delisle
Jennifer Stokes
Advancement &
Publications
Advancement Director God is Love
Kerri Baillargeon
Editor-in-Chief
Joyce Giroux During our remote learning journey last spring, 5th Grade students
Contributing Editor
Michele Bombard
were given an assignment to pick a theme for Trinity for the 2020- Thank
Staff Writer, Photographer
2021 school year and they had the opportunity to voice their opinions you for
and Graphic Designer
Kerri Baillargeon
on what they thought our theme should be for this coming school your
year. There were many great ideas, which made choosing one very generous
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Office of Trinity Catholic School to
difficult for our faculty and staff. We did decide to combine a couple
to our
communicate TCS’s mission and its
accomplishments to alumni and friends of
the school.
and chose “God is Love” for our theme. This is truly a fitting theme for
this year because God truly is Love and has always loved Trinity in a
2019
Address Correspondence to:
TCS Advancement Department
special way. Our students will be encourage to show how God is love 2020
188 Main Street by sharing, being joyful, kind, helping others, and praying. To go along Trinity
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Phone: 315-769-5911 with our theme, our song this year will be “All you Need is Love”, by
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E-mail: the Beatles. This song will be taught to students throughout the year.
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On The Cover
Top left - At St. Blaise Mass, Father Mark is blessing Makenna Farnsworth’s throat with Zalieh King
with her.
Bottom right - On Ash Wednesday, students receive ashes. Here Father Scott is applying ashes on
Cooper Smoke. James Park was curiously looking on.
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Jack Witkop was Massena Central’s valedictorian in the graduating class
of 2019 - 2020. He is also a Trinity Alumnus graduating from 6th grade in
2014. Jack now attends the University of Notre Dame where he studies
engineering along with arts as well as political science. “ Notre Dame
would not have been on his radar if not for Trinity.” Before attending
Trinity, he attended St. Christopher’s in Buffalo. The transition from
schools was smooth due to the “open arm” feeling he received from
classmates and teachers at Trinity. Friendly academic competition from
fellow students is what pushed him to achieve his valedictorian status.
Jack reflected on how Trinity is a “community of people” as well as a
school of academic excellence. Seeing everyone at Monday morning prayers was something he
missed as he moved from Trinity to the Junior High. The smaller classrooms allowed him to get to
know his classmates. Jack shared his favorite memory from Trinity was 6th Grade Fun Night with all
the different activities like the “black light dance party in the library”, and “playing Reverse Hide and
Seek through out the entire school” Jack’s teachers for his 6th Grade year were Mrs. Borsellino,
Miss Bombard and Mr. Pomainville. Jack stated all three of these teachers made a huge impact on
him. He enjoyed the projects Miss Bombard assigned. Mr. Pomainville was a wonderful role model
and Mrs. Borsellino was a great teacher. “These people made me feel like I truly belonged. They
encouraged my talents and gave me confidence.”
When Jack was asked about what he would tell people about Trinity, he responded, “for those
struggling about where to educate their children, I would certainly recommend Trinity. For me, it
made all the difference.”
This year Massena Central High School had two graduation ceremonies due to COVID and Jack
was able to speak at both. Those ceremonies were also streamed on Massena Central’s You Tube
station. During Jack’s valedictory speech he quotes from the poem “Our Deepest Fear” by Marianne
Williamson. “….We are all meant to shine, as children do. We were born to make manifest the glory
of God that is within us. It's not just in some of us; it's in everyone. And as we let our own light shine,
We unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we're liberated from our own
fear, our presence automatically liberates others.” He “throughout my high school years, there were
many fears that classmates faced. “Did I score well on that test? Will the audition go well or will I
clam up? Will our team win this game or this meet? We constantly feared we wouldn’t be enough. If
we give our fears to God, we will then see the answers we are seeking.”
Jack, your reflections and thoughts make Trinity so proud and we cannot wait to watch your light
shine as you share your gifts and talents with the rest of the world. Go Irish!
Anah Bogdan was Massena Central’s salutatorian for the graduating class
of 2019-2020 school year. She is also a Trinity Alumna graduating 6th
grade in 2014. Anah now attends SUNY Potsdam where she studies
math and business. Mrs. Britton and Mr. Pomainville influenced Anah in
choosing these fields. She states that Mrs. Britton’s “Wall of Shame” was
one. “She would come around to her students desk and someone would
have multiplication flash cards and we would race to see if we could beat
Mrs. Britton and if we didn’t we would go on her “Wall of Shame”. I still
remember, to this day, that I beat her with 7 times 5 is 35.” “Mr.
Pomainville (aka Mr. P) would always stop me to ask me random math
questions to see how quickly I could answer using mental math.” Math
quickly became a favorite of Anah’s.
Anah states, “Trinity taught me to be the best person I can be and how to follow in Jesus’ footsteps. Trinity
influenced me to turn to the Holy Spirit for guidance and support. I do that every single day!” During her time at
Trinity, Anah made strong deep-rooted friendships she knows will last. She also learned the importance of
community by helping others, donating food and visiting the nursing homes. Anah continues to be involved in
community service projects even after leaving school.
Anah shared some memories from her time at Trinity. “Mrs. Britton and her numerous fun activities such as trying
to dig the Erie canal in the winter, outside, on the playground, with a plastic spoon. Another one is when Mrs.
Britton played Queen Christine and we had to follow her rules, pay her taxes using m&m’s, and if we ran out we
went to jail. Whenever Mrs. Britton saw Sister Judy she would say “Howdy Doody Sister Judy!, that made us gig-
gle. Every year, with every class, Miss Shoen would teach the life cycle of the butterfly and we got to raise butter-
flies and watch them grow. Mrs. Chartrand came over the speaker and saying “All bus students, all bus stu-
dents” or “all walkers, all walkers”. It still is ingrained in my head today. These things still make me smile as I re-
member Trinity as a fun, nurturing home away from home.”
Trinity also helped Anah build confidence in public speaking by reading at Masses and prayer services along with
classroom presentations. Anah was also able to speak at both graduation ceremonies Massena Central had. In
her speech as class salutatorian she said, “whether you are a graduate, family member, or friend here today, the
thing item I want you to take away from my speech is no matter what the next step is in our lives, we were meant
to be here. The future holds many opportunities but there will be hard times. Together we can work towards the
lives we have always dreamed of. Class of 2020, this is our chance to shine. We are all going our separate ways
but we will always have the support of those who care about us. No matter where you go next or what you will
become, you are important and are needed in this life.” Anah reflected she learned the importance of every left at
Trinity. In God’s eyes we’re all precious.
Anah, we at Trinity are all so proud of you and your accomplishments. We wish you the best, and to quote you, “
All the teachers were supportive, kind, caring and faith driven. Even today if I needed help they would still help
me.” You ‘re right, Anah, we’ll keep our eye on you as you accomplish great things. Let your light shine!
The end of the school year last year was not what anyone expected. Trinity,
along with all schools in New York, went to remote learning. Our journey may
have been difficult, but our students and teachers rose to the occasion.
Trinity’s 6th Graders were able
to have a graduation mass. This
was different from previous
Parker Taraska logging in years, but still special for their
some PE time with a bike send off to the Junior high.
ride.
May crowning was held with just these few
students. A video was uploaded to Trinity’s
YouTube Chanel.
Annabella Hirschey raising her hand
during her class via zoom.
Ava Thompson’s
beautiful Art assignment.
Liam Compeau participating
in a challenge from Mrs. Students sent in photos of themselves offering
Giroux. flowers to the Blessed Mother for May crowning.
Mrs. Barnum held band lessons via zoom.
A video was uploaded to Trinity’s YouTube
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