Ss. Robert and William Catholic School honors Fatherhood

Four SRW students were recognized as regional winners in the "Celebration of Fatherhood" essay contest: Jenecya Wood, Leah Stanoch.

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The Cuyahoga County Fatherhood Initiative hosted their 9th annual Fatherhood Conference on Friday, June 14, 2013 at the Wyndham Hotel. As part of this initiative, a student essay contest was held to encourage the Celebration of Fatherhood.  This annual forum was created specifically to promote healthy father-child relationships, address the social problems that result from “father absence” and strategize as to what we must do, as a community, to ensure that every child has a dad in his or her life. 

The Cuyahoga Jobs and Family Services sponsors this event and asks children to write about a father-figure in their lives.  Mrs. Maureen Frydl, middle school Language Arts teacher at Ss. Robert & William Catholic School, felt this was a great assignment for students. “I perceived this as a unique opportunity for students to think about this specific relationship and then to genuinely express their thoughts and feelings regarding parenting,” states Frydl. She went on to say that, “We were able to discuss our views regarding these influential relationships in our lives. Many students realized the sacrifices that their parents and guardians were making on their behalf.”

All students who submitted an essay received a Certificate of Participation. Several were given the opportunity to read their essays and present their ‘honored’ father with an award.

Congratulations to these four SRW students who were recognized as regional winners. 

Jenecya Wood, Leah Stanoch, Arianna Wallace , and A’Diva Warren  

Mrs. Maureen Frydl was an additional contributor to this article.