Welcome! For 27 years, I have worked in Catholic schools--the first four years as a high school teacher, the last 23 as a principal, president or headmaster. I am currently headmaster of Pope John Paul II High School in the Nashville, TN. metro area. I began this blogsite in 2005 to share my thoughts about Catholic education and issues in the Church and education more generally. I also post my weekly assembly addresses to the students here. These articles represent my own personal views and do not necessarily reflect the views of the school or diocese for which I work.

Saturday, May 28, 2011

Chamber Choir's Last Performance, 2011


The Chamber Choir of JPII gave a riveting performance of "Omnia Sol" at the Commencement exercises for the class of 2011 on the stage of the Grand 'Ole Opry.

It was the last time many of the students in the chamber choir performed as students of JPII, ending a stellar four year career under the direction of Mrs. JJ Ebelhar.

The song was particularly appropriate for the occasion. Here's a brief excerpt:

Somewhere far from nowhere, I grew both strong and tall…
Longing to become, but knowing not the path at all!
But the footprints of the winter melted to fields of spring;
One last embrace before I cross the threshold: To life we sing!


I am proud to be associated with a school that fosters such excellence in the fine arts.

Bravo, students!

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