By tradition in the Catholic Church, each month is dedicated to a certain devotion. In May, it is the Blessed Virgin Mary, mother of Jesus. May Crowning and other special May events, such as public recitation of the rosary, take place during this time.
On Wednesday, May 1, seniors wore their gowns for the first time to take part in the May Crowning ceremony presided by Father Gregory Hite in St. Peter’s Parish Church. Ten members of the senior class were elected by their classmates for May Court. This year’s ceremony marks the 87th anniversary of the May Crowning at St. Peter’s.
Students from the second grade who will make their First Communion this Sunday also participated in the ceremony.
2019 May Queen:
Lauren Haus escorted by Luke Henrich
Attendants:
Leah Allen escorted by Caleb Stewart
Sydney Newton escorted by Harrison Hecker
Emily McCarrick escorted by Nate Schemine
Jersey Heffley escorted by Nick Todd
Crown Bearer:
Olivia Sandwall – St. Peter’s Elementary 2nd Grade
Soloist – Ave Maria
Ta’Laisha Elder
