[StBernard] Fr. Maestri

[Westley Annis]

Thank you
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> As a parent of a Hannan graduate and a current Hannan student (before

> Katrina) I have supported the school and will continue to support 

> Hannan no matter the location.  I am from St. Bernard and it will 

> always be close to my heart. Hannan yes was supported by the community in

St.

> Bernard; they also had a variety of students from other areas 

> including New Orleans East, the Westbank, and Metairie that I am sure 

> their parents supported it also.  Everyone thinks that since Hannan is 

> not reopening in St. Bernard it is abandoning St. Bernard, but in 

> truth there are not enough students in the area to support reopening 

> at this time. So it was decided to relocate Hannan to the North Shore 

> where they can keep the Hannan tradition and spirit going for those 

> who choose to attend. As for the money, it should go towards the new 

> Hannan with a percentage going towards OLPS for when they decide to 

> have a high school curriculum with the hope that one day there will be 

> enough children to support opening a Catholic High School regardless 

> it be Hannan or another school.  Everyone is doing what they believe 

> is best for their family and the Archdiocese is doing what they believe is

best for Hannan and the Hannan Family.

> NH