Letter from the Principal - May 2025
May 14, 2025
Dear Parents, Guardians, and Students,
Whenever I watch our graduating seniors process down the center aisle of the Cathedral, I imagine the first moment they entered their parents' and guardians' lives. As babies, they couldn’t formulate their own hopes and dreams; you did it for them. You made endless choices and sacrifices for them. You undoubtedly made mistakes along the way, but you provided the love, resources, and guidance necessary for them to graduate. In so many ways, this is your celebration.
It’s time for your daughters and sons to forge their own paths. You remain a significant influence and source of support, but they will be responsible for their lives. They will make decisions, celebrate successes, and make mistakes. I assure you that your sons and daughters are remarkable young adults poised to live ethical, joyful, faithful, and meaningful lives. They owe that to you and the many others who supported them.
While I grow sentimental every year, the Class of 2025 holds a special place in my heart. Through no fault of their own, many arrived at CDH unprepared for high school. We noticed gaps in study habits, behavior, and maturity. Admittedly, there were days I worried about their four years of high school. Sadly, they grew up quickly when one of their classmates died. They intuitively knew how to treat others and recognized what is essential in life.
We have witnessed these seniors soar throughout the years. They showed compassion to students across grade levels when tragedies occurred. They excelled academically, with many of them achieving high honors and scholarships. They were successful in athletics, activities, and the arts, winning numerous awards and accolades. They exhibited school spirit by supporting their peers in their endeavors. They were highly engaged in their senior fieldwork and other service opportunities, significantly impacting our community. They served as our first peer mentors in our Common Ground program, creating a respectful community for years to come. Most importantly, they shared their faith journey, expressing and living the charisms of our founders, which culminated with their senior retreat in April.
Parents, I am immensely grateful for your unwavering support and dedication over these years. The Class of 2025 entered 9th grade as unsettled adolescents. They are graduating as strong and compassionate Christian leaders.
I will miss them tremendously,
May God bless them and you,
Mona Passman