The community at Holy Cross is what makes it so special. Within the community there are different aspects of student life that makes Holy Cross, Holy Cross. The school as a whole has many things to offer for students to get involved in, including traditions that allow them to participate in creating and continuing history. 

Maika Walker reminisced on her time as a student at Holy Cross as she experiences the traditions again, but this time from a different perspective. Beginning her career as the Director of Social Justice as the school year began, she is excited to be back. 

“I didn’t feel like I was coming in and everything had changed,” Walker explained. “If anything, I feel like the school has grown and blossomed even more into a Holy Cross community.” 

Junior Elizabeth O’Neill recalled receiving her class ring on February 17, 2022, as she expressed her love and appreciation for that tradition at Holy Cross, as well as the annual spirit-filled Holy Cross Day. 

“[Junior Ring Ceremony] transferred us from underclasswomen to upperclasswomen which I thought was a really cool experience,” O’ Neill said. “Holy Cross Day was fun with the whole school but doing something that was individually with my class was also really enjoyable.” 

Walker entered the doors of Holy Cross after graduating with the hope of continuing to participate in traditions as if she had never left. 

“The vibe of the school is still very much what it was when I was here, which I love,” Walker expressed. “When I started working here it felt like coming home.” 

Junior Mikayla Stephens conveyed her appreciation for the annual talent show and expressed how it has brung her and her fellow classmates closer together.