Grandparents honored at Academy’s Grandparents’ Day

Aina Katsikas, Reporter • December 8, 2013

High school grandparents were honored on Nov. 22 with classroom visits, photos and a short paraliturgy during which students donated canned goods.

The Academy high school honored grandparents in the annual Grandparents’ Day on Nov. 22. Over one hundred grandparents attended and enjoyed a wonderful celebration with their granddaughters.

“It was very nice to have the grandparents join us for the liturgical celebration,” said Toni Normand, Director of Student Activities.

Guests were greeted with light refreshments and a chance for pictures with their granddaughters. Afterwards, they participated in the collection of canned goods for St. George’s parish in Waimanalo. During the paraliturgy each homeroom brought the canned goods they had been collecting for the past few weeks. The 2,389 donated goods were blessed and later to be distributed. Grandparents then went to homerooms for activities and light snacks and to spend time with their granddaughters.

“I liked to see how many canned goods there were. Students donated a lot this year!” said junior Nicole Sarmiento.

The lower school celebrated their Grandparents’ Day the following Monday morning following the same activities as the high school.

About the Contributor

Aina Katsikas, Editor, Reporter

Aina Katsikas is a senior and second-year member of the Ka Leo staff. She is an 11-year veteran of the Academy and is currently Student Body president. When not writing for the newspaper, she enjoys blogging and hiking. Aina plans to double major in Journalism and Economics and one day write for People magazine.