Caleb Pereira ’23
Head Copy Editor
Amidst a return to normality, this year’s Maroon & White Society (M&W) was eager to leave a lasting impression on St. Paul’s and the community. To say we were a passionate group is an understatement. This was a group that always held high standards and constantly put themselves forward for the betterment of those around them.
We chose Our Place/Chez Nous and Manitoba Possible, two incredible non-profits, for our Mission Weeks. We provided both with monetary donations raised by the students and staff. Additionally, we organized and assembled bagged lunches on two occasions for the patrons of Our Place/Chez Nous while raising awareness for Manitoba’s disabled population through a series of lunchtime activities and presentations.
The M&W hosted many additional fundraisers and awareness campaigns. We organized educational activities during Black History Month in February. We partnered with the Rotary Club of Winnipeg and organized a clothing and book donation drive to deliver warm winter clothes to children living in Northern Manitoba. We promoted the Moose Hide Campaign, bringing awareness about ending violence towards against women and children and distributed pins for all men to wear as a sign of respect and solidarity. The M&W ran numerous canteens during weekend sport events in the Multiplex and donated all profits to the poor in downtown Winnipeg. We organized the school’s first “Get Involved Fair” in early October, had a booth at Homecoming to promote mental health support at Kid’s Help Line, welcomed Principals of the Jesuit Schools Network to St. Paul’s in November, and fundraised for Thrive. In addition to the monthly participation in liturgy, helping at the Grade nine Orientation, Tribute Dinner, in-person Open House in January, and at both Parent Teacher Conferences, the M&W members have been very busy this year.
I am beyond honoured to having served as President of M&W this school year. The M&W possessed such a hunger for growth and support while maintaining the effort to be Men for Others. Amidst the plethora of accomplishments throughout this year, many of us still yearn to do more. As we graduate, I only wish the best of luck to next year’s M&W, that they may continue the growth of St. Paul’s and not just volunteer but serve.
Thank you St. Paul’s.
Caleb Pereira ’23
President of 2023 Maroon & White Society.
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