[StBernard] Fr. Maestri

[Westley Annis]

My daughter will be graduationg from Hannan this May. 
We are so grateful for this gift.  She will still be a Hannan graduate along
with most of her friends.

After spending the past 5 years as a Hannan family member, being able to see
Hannan continue--even on the Northshore means a great deal.  Since Katrina,
we have learned how valuable a Hannan education is.  We were fortunate to
have excellent teachers, faculty and facilities for our children to learn
and worship in. 
Now the gifts that were shared with our children will be shared with many
others who might not have had the opportunity before Katrina.  God works in
mysterious ways.  

I always think that we have to look for good in all things--even something
as horrible as Katrina.  I keep thinking of the wonderful kids my daughter
has been with since attending Hannan.  All of the young people have
remarkable gifts.  Now they will touch lives they might not have if not for
Katrina.  This is just my crazy thougths but they make me feel better when I
remember what my daughter has lost.  I know that God has a reason.  Now our
students are ambassadors for Hannan.  

I may have missed a page or two in regards to the money situation, but any
funds that Hannan can use to educate students should be at their disposal.
What we were able to enjoy as Hannan family members must continue.  It is
too valuable a gift to let it Katrina destroy it.  And God willing, one day
there will be a Hannan High School back in St. Bernard.

Janet Perez--Proud parent of Samantha--Class of2006!

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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