"Troubie" pride is alive in Quadville! Ok, ok, I've never been lacking in school pride...but we had a nostalgic trip down memory lane this past weekend. The gang even got to visit my Alma matter, St. Francis High School, and all the great Troubadours.
I was honored when they asked me to attend and participate in Revelry this past weekend. It's the school's biggest annual fundraiser, and as a former scholarship student, I jumped at the chance to help. Having the opportunity to speak as a representative, who thrived at St. Francis, was in indescribable feeling. As I stood on the stage, I relived my high school and college years, and shared my heart. I know that the future scholarship dollars will change many girls lives, just like they did mine.
I was honored when they asked me to attend and participate in Revelry this past weekend. It's the school's biggest annual fundraiser, and as a former scholarship student, I jumped at the chance to help. Having the opportunity to speak as a representative, who thrived at St. Francis, was in indescribable feeling. As I stood on the stage, I relived my high school and college years, and shared my heart. I know that the future scholarship dollars will change many girls lives, just like they did mine.
It was an amazing night! AMAZING. Conor and I even got to call it a date! My sweet mom held down the fort.
Conor and Me
Tanya, is a teacher at SFHS! So, we got to hang with her too!
Before the big night, the kids and I paid a visit to campus. I hadn't been there for a while, and it has certainly changed quite a bit! Naturally, being an all girls school, our daughters were in HEAVEN! Poor Russ... well, he was along for the ride and made sure to get some good "guy time" in with Conor later that night!
When we arrived on campus, we spent some time with Ingrid and Janis, in the front office. Then, we headed out to find my sweet friend, Tanya.
"Now this is the kinda place a guy can hang out!"
-Russ taking up post at Tanya's desk
Tanya's class was so cute with the kids and gave us a tour. Oh my gosh, it is so beautiful and the kids LOVED it! The girls even walked away with "Future Troubie" t-shirts.
"Seriously, really, ONLY girls allowed...? I might as well be home!"
-Russell Man
Noodle tag anyone?
When we got home I couldn't resist a little fashion show. It's never to early to introduce my girls to SFHS school pride! It's in their blood! Russell is sporting his Jesuit tee, representing all my brothers and cousins who attended the all boys campus.
Thank you to all the St. Francis staff and girls who made our visit and time at the event wonderful. Our girls are already counting the years to their own troubie experience... only 10 more to go! ;)
Thank you to all the St. Francis staff and girls who made our visit and time at the event wonderful. Our girls are already counting the years to their own troubie experience... only 10 more to go! ;)
4 heads are better than 1!
Me and the munchkins
" Three Troubies & a Marauder"
Foreshadowing in Quadville?
Foreshadowing in Quadville?
Happy Wednesday everyone!
I hope your having a great week!
Hey Gen,
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful experience for you and your girls! I went to Loretto, so my dreams of sending my girls there are over :( I will have to learn all about the Troubadours!
xo,
Kimberly
http://yeptheyareallmine.blogspot.com/
i've told you a billion times--but i am SOOOO proud of you! she got a standing ovation people!!! not one dry eye in the place!
ReplyDeleteand tanya is SO pretty!!! glad you and c-dude had a good date night!! love you!
suz
They are so cute and your video was great!
ReplyDeleteGO TROUBIES! I can't believe how different the school looks from the time we were there. Holy cow, I'll be coming up on my 15th reunion. I'm not liking that so much. :) Great pictures! Glad you had fun with your future SF girls and Jesuit boy too!
ReplyDeleteI can't think of a MORE inspiring woman to go speak to a gym full of young women. I bet you rocked their socks off Genny-Gen! Wish the girls and I could have been there to cheer you on.
ReplyDeleteLove you mama!
Awesome job woman!!! You look beautiful as always!!! So happy to see your smile!!! I love you!
ReplyDeleteLooks like fun!! Love the shirts too. It's quite the campus now form our days. Go Troubies! :)
ReplyDeleteSo cute! I am worrying about how we will pay for tuition for one...can't imagine the thought of 4 private school tuitions! Let's hope they have lots of scholarships.
ReplyDeleteLove, Sarah
Woohoo for Troubie alums and future Troubies! Tell Ms. Davis I say hi! -Heidi
ReplyDeleteIt looks like a wonderful experience for all of you.
ReplyDeleteI like their t-shirts, adorable.
Happy Wednesday
What an absolute HONOR Gen! I'm proud of you and honored to call you my buddy. =)
ReplyDeleteLove you Mama! Thinking of you constantly today!
I'm glad you guys had fun at good old S.F.! The shirts are a nice touch :) love Auntie loulou
ReplyDeleteI went to an all girls high school too. I loved it! There's just something about that sisterhood, huh?
ReplyDeleteAnd....I **LOVE** Molly's pose in the final picture!
What a wonderful experience to share with your kiddies. So awesome. My hubby and I both went to the same high school. I can imagine how cool it will be if we get to see them attend our alma mater.
ReplyDeleteWhile I'm always a fan of your blog, this post was special to me because I too went to an all girls school and thrived! The all female environment was the best thing EVER for me, and I'm eternally grateful for the experiences. I'm glad to see other women out there doing the same!! Rock on sister!
ReplyDeleteJust found your blog and I'm enjoying reading it. So much that you write makes sense to me or probably will in the future. I just brought my triplets home for the first time!
ReplyDeletehow fun to take them back there and what an honor for you to get to speak!
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