DANIEL PHILIP MURPHY-DIMEN
Sophomore year came around and my mother and father sat me down in the pews of St. Philip’s, our local parish. I knew they had something very important to tell me. The topic was transferring high schools. The thought stunned me; I did not know what to say. They had heard of St. Michael’s through a friend of ours, and they were hooked.
St. Michael’s is a place where boys become men because students are held to a higher standard and taught responsibility. Above all, teens at St. Michael’s enjoy a faith life which gives them both strength and balance.
All these things and many more my parents told me were what I could expect at St. Michael’s. Being the ignorant and selfish boy I was at the time, I resisted their suggestion. I thought that if I went to St. Michael’s, my life would come to a halt for three years because I would lose all my friends. Now, I realized what a gift my parents gave me in giving me St. Michael’s. Through their hard work and sacrifice my parents made it possible for me to attend this outstanding college preparatory school. Looking back now, I can see that my life did not halt three years ago; my life started three years ago.
Up until my sophomore year, high school was just another thing I knew I had to have under my belt before I could be considered successful. After attending St. Michael’s however, I see just how much more than that high school can be. Here I have learned what it means to be responsible for one’s actions. Here I have learned what it means to be a man. Here I have learned what it means to make good friends. Above all, I can finally say, that I have found my faith, and now own it as my own.
Gary Jules said “It’s a mad, mad world”. However, when we break through that fog of uncertainty and doubt, and realize just how great things can be, we will find that every day, is such a “beautiful day”.
Activities and Awards
Activities
Football (2008-2011)
Soccer (2008-2011), Captain (2010-2011),
Baseball (2008-2011), First team All League (2011),
Speech and Debate Team (2008-2011)
Volunteer at the Blind Children's Learning Center
Awards
Bank of America Award in the field of Oratory
Daniel has chosen to continue his education at the University of Dallas.
Mark your calendar now for Sunday, August 21st and reserve the day for St. Michael’s. The opening day of school is an open invitation to all the families, new and returning, for a day of prayer, food, socializing, and fun. The schedule is:
Opening Day - - - August 21, 2011
● 11 am Sunday Mass in Abbey Church
● 12:45 Buffet Lunch & Set up Dorm Rooms
● 1: 45 Fun Activities for Younger Children
Parent Meeting for Mom & Dad
Student Meeting
● 2:30 Games Together for Fathers & Sons
Getting to Know Each Other for Mothers
● 4 pm Dessert, Ice Cream and Formal Good-byes
Option: 4:30 pm Rosary; 5:00 pm Vespers
Prayer Requests
● William Mullins who recovers from an injury.
● Those who are in the armed forces.
● Those who travel over the summer.
● The participants in World Youth Day, 2011
● St. Michael’s older priests and those who care for them.
Prayer Requests
● William Mullins who recovers from an injury.
● Those who are in the armed forces.
● Those who travel over the summer.
● The participants in World Youth Day, 2011
● St. Michael’s older priests and those who care for them.
Throughout the summer St. Michael’s Prep highlights its Graduates of 2011. The highlight includes an excerpt from the graduate’s formal reflection about his experiences, a summary of activities and awards, as well as a section of photos.
The school challenged me academically as well. The rigorous class schedules taught me the values of hard work and determination. The lay teachers here have also been inspiring role models. Their determination and care for their students pushed me to excel in my schoolwork.
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