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11/6-11/12
Fr. Jack Podsiadlo, S.J. ’58 and Fr. Christopher Duffy, S.J. spoke to students about life as a Jesuit during Meet the Jesuits on November 7. Bubbles were used to demonstrate the importance of nurturing in a lesson about animals keeping their young alive. Bubbles were used to demonstrate the importance of nurturing in a lesson about animals keeping their young alive. Rehearsals were in full swing for McQuaid’s production of Epic Proportions which runs November 15-18. Rehearsals were in full swing for McQuaid’s production of Epic Proportions which runs November 15-18. Rehearsals were in full swing for McQuaid’s production of Epic Proportions which runs November 15-18. Johnny Harding scored 4 tds and was named MVP as the football team made it 5 straight sectional championships on November 11. A fifth straight sectional title moves the football team on to the Western Regional game where they will face Bennett on November 18. Members of the class of 1970 holding up five fingers to celebrate McQuaid’s fifth straight football championship on November 11. From left to right: Tom Guenthner , jim Holihan , Mike Hasenhauer , John Tierney and sitting Mike Ryan .
10/30-11/5
The modified football team won a close game against UPrep on October 30. Popeye was on hand to welcome everyone to school on Halloween. The force was strong in the building on Halloween. Middle School teacher Greg Rosedale, P ’16, ’19, was the featured speaker for Agape Latte 17 on October 31. Bishop Matano celebrated mass at the school on All Saints’ Day, November 1. Bishop Matano celebrated mass at the school on All Saints’ Day, November 1. The Executive Council organized a cookout before the sectional football game against Aquinas on November 3. Can you believe it? A 35-14 win over Aquinas on November 3 earns the Knights a spot in the Class AA final on November 11 vs UPrep. The Knights will look to make it five sectional titles in a row on November 11. They knocked off Aquinas 35-14 on November 3 to earn a spot in the finals.
10/23-10/29
Campaign posters for class officers are getting more and more creative. The JV football team made it a sweep of Aquinas with a win on October 23. The JV football team made it a sweep of Aquinas with a win on October 23. Don McPherson, former Syracuse, NFL and CFL quarterback spoke to the Captains Council on October 25. The volleyball team opened sectionals with a five set win over Victor on October 25. The volleyball team opened sectionals with a five set win over Victor on October 25. The soccer team knocked off Rush-Henrietta on October 24. They would fall to Fairport in the sectional final on October 27. The soccer team knocked off Rush-Henrietta on October 24. They would fall to Fairport in the sectional final on October 27. Clayton Turner, ’75 Director of NASA’s Langley Research Center spoke to a full-school assembly on October 27. Clayton Turner, ’75 Director of NASA’s Langley Research Center spoke to a full-school assembly on October 27. The football team opened sectionals with a win over R-H on October 27. They host Aquinas in round two on November 3. The cross-country team hosted Fairport and Greece Athena on October 28. The cross-country team hosted Fairport and Greece Athena on October 28.
10/16-10/22
The JV Football team dropped a close game to Brighton on October 16. The JV Football team dropped a close game to Brighton on October 16. About 500 grandparents came to 1800 South Clinton on October 17 for our annual Grandparents Day. About 500 grandparents came to 1800 South Clinton on October 17 for our annual Grandparents Day. Thomas Golisano spoke to about 80 McQuaid students at the Golisano Institute on October 18. Sixth graders had a chance to let off some steam after school on October 20 at their activity day. Sixth graders had a chance to let off some steam after school on October 20 at their activity day. Seven members of the class of 2024 were recognized on volleyball senior night on October 20. Will Rappold, one of seven seniors recognized on volleyball senior night, was given the chance to participate in the final regular season game despite an injury that had kept him out all year. The modified volleyball team hosted North Rose-Wolcott on October 20. The modified volleyball team hosted North Rose-Wolcott on October 20. The Robotics team took two robots to compete in the Ra Cha Cha Ruckus at Nazareth University on October 21. The varsity cross country team placed first out of 21 squads competing at the Weedsport invitational on October 21. The Knights placed four runners in the top ten. The jv cross country team took first at the Weedsport Invitational on October 21, claiming the top five spots in the race. Moe was fired up for the showdown with Aquinas on October 21. The football team stopped a two point try by Aquinas with not time left to win 14-13 on October 21. The win capped a perfect regular season and secured the top seed in the playoffs. The football team stopped a two point try by Aquinas with not time left to win 14-13 on October 21. The win capped a perfect regular season and secured the top seed in the playoffs.
10/9-10/16
Anyone walking through the halls on October 13 was treated to the musical talents of Logan Canfield, ’24 practicing on the piano. It was a rough night all around for the varsity soccer team on October 11 as they lost to Aquinas 2-1. The JV Soccer team rolled to a win over Aquinas on October 11. The freshmen football team lost a close game to Hilton on October 12. On October 3 Ambrose Weidmann, ’24 and Alex Steele, ’24 presented Laura Heltz of the Veterans Outreach Center with a check for $2,355.50 raised during the 25-Hour Relay. The varsity volleyball team traveled to Puerto Rico for the Jesuit Schools Volleyball tournament over the weekend. The varsity volleyball team traveled to Puerto Rico for the Jesuit Schools Volleyball tournament over the weekend. The varsity volleyball team traveled to Puerto Rico for the Jesuit Schools Volleyball tournament over the weekend. On October 11 the freshmen class attended the InVia Retreat, a one day experience of service and reflection. This year they volunteered their time at Mary’s Place, REACH (Rochester Emergency Action Committee for the Homeless), Nativity Prep, DASA Preschool, Our Lady of Lourdes, Seton Catholic School, and School of the Holy Childhood. On October 11 the freshmen class attended the InVia Retreat, a one day experience of service and reflection. This year they volunteered their time at Mary’s Place, REACH (Rochester Emergency Action Committee for the Homeless), Nativity Prep, DASA Preschool, Our Lady of Lourdes, Seton Catholic School, and School of the Holy Childhood.
10/2-10/9
The soccer team lost a tough game against Spencerport on October 2. The soccer team lost a tough game against Spencerport on October 2. The JV Soccer team fell to Spencerport on October 2. The JV Soccer team fell to Spencerport on October 2. Twenty seniors attended Wilderness Retreat 11 at Chimney Bluffs on October 3. Twenty seniors attended Wilderness Retreat 11 at Chimney Bluffs on October 3. A beautiful sunrise to start the day at 1800 South Clinton on October 4. Jim Clar, ’78 teaches his Theology class on October 4. You can read his thoughts on Sophomore Conversations in the latest edition of the FortKnight blog: https://mcquaid.org/fortknight-blog/. From robotics to knee hockey, students had a chance to learn about the clubs offered at the school during the activity fair on October 5. From robotics to knee hockey, students had a chance to learn about the clubs offered at the school during the activity fair on October 5.
9/25-10/1
The varsity soccer team posted a 9-0 win over World of Inquiry on September 25 The varsity soccer team posted a 9-0 win over World of Inquiry on September 25 Students from Jeanne Kaidy’s Advanced Placement Environmental Science class took a field trip to the Lamberton Conservatory at Highland Park on September 26. Students from Jeanne Kaidy’s Advanced Placement Environmental Science class took a field trip to the Lamberton Conservatory at Highland Park on September 26. Students from McQuaid took part in a funeral service on September 26 as part of the St. Joseph of Arimathea Pallbearer Ministry. Seventh grade students perform a team building exercise as part of a retreat on September 26. The modified football team took on Bishop Kearney on September 27. The modified football team took on Bishop Kearney on September 27. College recruiters are a constant presence at McQuaid this time of year. This week alone more than 40 schools visited including Boston College, Penn State University and the University of Notre Dame. College recruiters are a constant presence at McQuaid this time of year. This week alone more than 40 schools visited including Boston College, Penn State University and the University of Notre Dame. 24 seniors were honored on Senior Night before the football game with Penfield on September 29. Fr. Jack Podsiadlo, S.J. and William Dalton, members of the first graduating class in 1958 were honorary captains for the football game on September 29. McQuaid was happy to welcome home so many alumni for Homecoming 2023 on September 29. The football team raised its record to 5-0 with a 41-14 win over Penfield at Homecoming on September 29. More than 7,00 runners converged on Genesee valley Park for the 58th Annual McQuaid Invitational on September 29. More than 7,00 runners converged on Genesee valley Park for the 58th Annual McQuaid Invitational on September 29. More than 7,00 runners converged on Genesee valley Park for the 58th Annual McQuaid Invitational on September 29.
9/16-9/22
McQuaid’s new mascot “Knightmare” took part in the Mascot Games at Dick’s House of Sport in Victor on September 16. The cross country team competed at Vestal on September 16 and finished 6th out of 16 teams competing. The cross country team competed at Vestal on September 16 and finished 6th out of 16 teams competing. The modified soccer team took on Bishop Kearney on September 19. The modified soccer team took on Bishop Kearney on September 19. Beautiful weather on September 20 meant a chance to take classes outside to the Carriero Commons. Not sure who’s locker this is-but hope everyone has a great day, every day! Students are greeted by new art projects as they enter the building. On September 20, representatives from McQuaid and alumni gathered at Loyola Hall on the campus of Canisius University for a JUG Night in Buffalo. Front row (L to R): Jamie Kosten, ’23, Lucien Rosedale, ’16, Patrick Holden Jr., ’95, Joseph Zablotski, ’74, Vincenzo Gelsomino, ’23 Second Row: Casey MacClaren, ’12, Paul Jones, ’67, Nicholas Zona, ’71, Michael Swain, ’81, Daniel Guckian, ’00Third Row: Peter Rodgers P’98, ’03, Art Archambeau, ’85 Back Row: Peter Hart, ’72 Pat Holden, ’95, Fr. Frederick Betti, S.J. and Dan Guckian, ’00 at the Buffalo JUG Night at Canisius University. On September 22, McQuaid Jesuit and all the Jesuit schools worldwide celebrated the Mass of the Holy Spirit. On September 22, McQuaid Jesuit and all the Jesuit schools worldwide celebrated the Mass of the Holy Spirit. On September 22, McQuaid Jesuit and all the Jesuit schools worldwide celebrated the Mass of the Holy Spirit. On September 22, McQuaid Jesuit and all the Jesuit schools worldwide celebrated the Mass of the Holy Spirit. On September 22, McQuaid Jesuit and all the Jesuit schools worldwide celebrated the Mass of the Holy Spirit.