Freshman Foundations Day started the 2022-2023 school year off on the right foot. Working alongside faculty, staff, and Student Ambassadors, the OLSH Admissions team was excited to plan this special day for our full incoming class of 100 freshmen. Students began their day in the morning at the Angela Activities Center participating in icebreakers and team building activities. They showed off their competitive spirit in a rousing game of musical chairs and split up into groups to compete in a lip sync battle, performing songs like YMCA for a panel of judges. They even completed an escape room activity to familiarize themselves with the OLSH campus.

Student Ambassadors and members of the OLSH Character Alliance taught our new students the ins and outs of OLSH, performing a skit on how to properly wear the school uniform and the IALAC (I Am Lovable And Capable) skit. Cheerleaders led the group in some of our favorite Charger cheers, and Mr. Pontiere and his choir students taught the Alma Mater in preparation for the Matriculation Ceremony later that day.

Families were invited to join the freshmen for Mass in the OLSH chapel after their orientation activities concluded. The Mass and Matriculation ceremony served to formally welcome the class into the OLSH family. Each student received a Blessed Mary Angela medal, consecrated by OLSH chaplain, Fr. Bill Dorner.

Following Mass was a light reception for everyone in attendance. Students and their families enjoyed the opportunity to get to know one another better and to begin to form long-lasting friendships before their classes officially begin later this week.

We are incredibly grateful to have so many new Chargers joining the OLSH community and wish them the best of luck on their freshman year!