During the summer of 2021, the heat of the pandemic made it unsafe and nerve-racking to travel anywhere, due to the risk of exposure to COVID 19. This was especially apparent through local churches, as mass was streamed online, with no in-person participants. For some, this change was devastating as they weren't able to worship God in a safe environment. I decided to change this situation. As a member of a Holy Cross school, we must embody the charisms of Zeal, and hospitality, ensuring that everyone is welcomed safely into the home of God. Mt dad, brother, mom, and myself as well as many volunteers offered to clean the church every weekend for as long as we were needed, making the church a clean and safe place of worship. We wiped pews, cleaned door handles, bathrooms, and any surface that someone could come into contact with. Our church, St. Francis of Assisi, was able to re-open mass to the public with certainty that we could love and serve God in a safe environment.  

Last night, 10/19/2022, I represented Gilmour as a Student Ambassador at an event at Noble Academy in South Euclid. During the event, two other Gilmour students and I answered questions for parents and students interested in looking at Gilmour as a potential high school option. The event was a fantastic way to connect with others from different communities and display all of the amazing qualities that our school has to offer. I was even able to take the center stage at the event and talk about my personal experience throughout my two-and-a-half years here at Gilmour. Overall I appreciate the opportunity to meet the future of our school and make them feel welcomed and wanted in our environment.