Comments for Cretin-Derham Hall http://blog.cretin-derhamhall.org Just another WordPress weblog Thu, 26 Apr 2012 03:39:57 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 Comment on Be a Blessing by CC Hanson http://blog.cretin-derhamhall.org/?p=102&cpage=1#comment-3669 CC Hanson Thu, 26 Apr 2012 03:39:57 +0000 http://blog.cretin-derhamhall.org/?p=102#comment-3669 I love the message to "be a blessing". You've clearly achieved this in your own life and blessed the whole CDH community with your knowledge and wisdom. Thank you for doing all that you do and may God bless you. I love the message to “be a blessing”. You’ve clearly achieved this in your own life and blessed the whole CDH community with your knowledge and wisdom. Thank you for doing all that you do and may God bless you.

]]> Comment on Open Letter (on vandalism) by Nicolette Musachio http://blog.cretin-derhamhall.org/?p=92&cpage=1#comment-3308 Nicolette Musachio Tue, 25 Oct 2011 04:31:32 +0000 http://blog.cretin-derhamhall.org/?p=92#comment-3308 In Mr. Gleichs sophomore scripture class we have been learning about "right" and "wrong" relationships. Everyone in the CDH community was affected by the actions of a few during homecoming week. Hopefully, people who knew the vandalizers had good enough relationships with them to feel comfortable confronting them about their actions. This also connects to how Adam and Eve made a wrong decision, which affected the rest of the humanity, for all time. This is like how people in our school doing vandalism ruined the pep fest for future years at our school. However, just like sinning is still alive in our world, there will probably always be people at CDH that will commit vandalism, but we can all work as a community to try and stop it. In Mr. Gleichs sophomore scripture class we have been learning about “right” and “wrong” relationships. Everyone in the CDH community was affected by the actions of a few during homecoming week. Hopefully, people who knew the vandalizers had good enough relationships with them to feel comfortable confronting them about their actions. This also connects to how Adam and Eve made a wrong decision, which affected the rest of the humanity, for all time. This is like how people in our school doing vandalism ruined the pep fest for future years at our school. However, just like sinning is still alive in our world, there will probably always be people at CDH that will commit vandalism, but we can all work as a community to try and stop it.

]]> Comment on Open Letter (on vandalism) by Cullen Hallman http://blog.cretin-derhamhall.org/?p=92&cpage=1#comment-3307 Cullen Hallman Tue, 25 Oct 2011 03:22:41 +0000 http://blog.cretin-derhamhall.org/?p=92#comment-3307 As far as I can tell, the only reason someone might have motive to bring pranks to this kind of extreme is for a thrill. I believe every person that engaged in these pranks knew well what they were doing, and the possible consequences. Although these people may know the consequences, most do not realize the range of them. One thousand dollars in someone's head is much different than see the fine in person. It is in human nature to push our limits due to greed and envy. In this case, I feel as though the vandals are pushing the limits farther and farther each time, hoping for a larger thrill. Not only is this illegal, it is also morally wrong and against everything we've been taught. The only way to stop this kind of vandalism is to bring them to justice. There will always be people year after year continuing this kind of behavior, as I previously stated, they do not understand the full consequences of their actions until the consequences are in front of them. The only surefire way to prevent this kind of behavior ever again would be constant protection and surveillance to make sure they are caught, although this infringes on the liberty of the people. I've been typing long enough, I will leave with this quote from Edmund Burke: "All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing." As far as I can tell, the only reason someone might have motive to bring pranks to this kind of extreme is for a thrill. I believe every person that engaged in these pranks knew well what they were doing, and the possible consequences. Although these people may know the consequences, most do not realize the range of them. One thousand dollars in someone’s head is much different than see the fine in person. It is in human nature to push our limits due to greed and envy. In this case, I feel as though the vandals are pushing the limits farther and farther each time, hoping for a larger thrill. Not only is this illegal, it is also morally wrong and against everything we’ve been taught. The only way to stop this kind of vandalism is to bring them to justice. There will always be people year after year continuing this kind of behavior, as I previously stated, they do not understand the full consequences of their actions until the consequences are in front of them. The only surefire way to prevent this kind of behavior ever again would be constant protection and surveillance to make sure they are caught, although this infringes on the liberty of the people. I’ve been typing long enough, I will leave with this quote from Edmund Burke: “All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing.”

]]> Comment on Open Letter (on vandalism) by Megan Nadeau http://blog.cretin-derhamhall.org/?p=92&cpage=1#comment-3306 Megan Nadeau Tue, 25 Oct 2011 03:05:48 +0000 http://blog.cretin-derhamhall.org/?p=92#comment-3306 In scripture class we have be talking about different kinds of relationships, and what determines if they are or are not right. I think that this year’s homecoming put not only our relationships with the people affected by the vandalism, but also our relationship with our peers to a test. It really showed that maybe we don’t have a right relationship with everyone that we would like. As a community I think that our relationship needs to improve for it to be considered right. As a school I believe many people need to reevaluate their relationship with their peers, and learn to help others through confrontation. If you can’t tell you friend that they made a bad choice, I don’t think you have as great of a relationship with them as you thought. I agree that many students didn’t know how serious some of the vandalism was, and how punishable it could be. It was punishable by serving time in jail, paying a fee, and also by paying a toll on your conscience. The people who committed the crimes most likely didn’t confess and pay for their actions by serving time in jail, but they are paying through how they feel. As you said, moral decisions don’t get easier as you get older. But hopefully the kids involved did learn a lesson they will be able to use in the future. In scripture class we have be talking about different kinds of relationships, and what determines if they are or are not right. I think that this year’s homecoming put not only our relationships with the people affected by the vandalism, but also our relationship with our peers to a test. It really showed that maybe we don’t have a right relationship with everyone that we would like. As a community I think that our relationship needs to improve for it to be considered right. As a school I believe many people need to reevaluate their relationship with their peers, and learn to help others through confrontation. If you can’t tell you friend that they made a bad choice, I don’t think you have as great of a relationship with them as you thought.
I agree that many students didn’t know how serious some of the vandalism was, and how punishable it could be. It was punishable by serving time in jail, paying a fee, and also by paying a toll on your conscience. The people who committed the crimes most likely didn’t confess and pay for their actions by serving time in jail, but they are paying through how they feel. As you said, moral decisions don’t get easier as you get older. But hopefully the kids involved did learn a lesson they will be able to use in the future.

]]> Comment on Open Letter (on vandalism) by Ryan Tuohy http://blog.cretin-derhamhall.org/?p=92&cpage=1#comment-3305 Ryan Tuohy Tue, 25 Oct 2011 02:46:44 +0000 http://blog.cretin-derhamhall.org/?p=92#comment-3305 I agree with this letter and with everything that is stated. At a community like Cretin-Derham Hall, we are all family and are supposed to represent it. What students are doing is too far. As stated in the letter, vandalism is a very expensive thing, and can be prevented very easly. During homecoming, us students can still have fun by not destroying other families homes. It is time for us to step up and turn this long tradition into something fun, smart, safe, and respectful. We can all speak from our mistakes, and yes, bad choices do happen, but this seems like it can be very preventable for students. Finally, when we destroy other people's homes, we arnt hurting the kid as much as the whole family. Why should anyone want to make life rough for their friends parents. I agree with this letter and with everything that is stated. At a community like Cretin-Derham Hall, we are all family and are supposed to represent it. What students are doing is too far. As stated in the letter, vandalism is a very expensive thing, and can be prevented very easly. During homecoming, us students can still have fun by not destroying other families homes. It is time for us to step up and turn this long tradition into something fun, smart, safe, and respectful. We can all speak from our mistakes, and yes, bad choices do happen, but this seems like it can be very preventable for students. Finally, when we destroy other people’s homes, we arnt hurting the kid as much as the whole family. Why should anyone want to make life rough for their friends parents.

]]> Comment on Open Letter (on vandalism) by Peter Book http://blog.cretin-derhamhall.org/?p=92&cpage=1#comment-3302 Peter Book Mon, 24 Oct 2011 22:20:54 +0000 http://blog.cretin-derhamhall.org/?p=92#comment-3302 I agree entirely. The actions that were performed should not be condoned by anybody. As Father mentioned in his reply to Suzannah, the prank may be funny to the person performing it, but if you are on the recieving end, it will not be nearly as fun. When thousands of dollars of damage is concidered fun, by even a few individuals, it shows some very real aspects of our community. When I say community, I don't just mean the C-DH community, though it is the most affected one, I also mean the community of teenagers in Minnesota, the community of Saint Paul, the community of Highland, and many other communities. Personally, I do not want to be "Tarred with the same brush" as these people causing thousands of dollars of property damage. We, as a whole, need to abolish these activities, and need to show the people who did them right vs. wrong. This posting is a very good way to spread the word to end so called pranks, but we need to do more. Down to an individual level, the C-DH community relies on us to change this trend of Homecoming property destruction. I agree entirely. The actions that were performed should not be condoned by anybody. As Father mentioned in his reply to Suzannah, the prank may be funny to the person performing it, but if you are on the recieving end, it will not be nearly as fun. When thousands of dollars of damage is concidered fun, by even a few individuals, it shows some very real aspects of our community. When I say community, I don’t just mean the C-DH community, though it is the most affected one, I also mean the community of teenagers in Minnesota, the community of Saint Paul, the community of Highland, and many other communities. Personally, I do not want to be “Tarred with the same brush” as these people causing thousands of dollars of property damage. We, as a whole, need to abolish these activities, and need to show the people who did them right vs. wrong. This posting is a very good way to spread the word to end so called pranks, but we need to do more. Down to an individual level, the C-DH community relies on us to change this trend of Homecoming property destruction.

]]> Comment on Open Letter (on vandalism) by Vincent Sauer http://blog.cretin-derhamhall.org/?p=92&cpage=1#comment-3301 Vincent Sauer Mon, 24 Oct 2011 21:05:50 +0000 http://blog.cretin-derhamhall.org/?p=92#comment-3301 I felt that Father Forliti’s entry on vandalism was a good representation on what the C-DH community is all about. Personaly, I would find it hard to do what he asking because I'm just not the type of person that would do that. But, I also feel it is necessary to explain what the Christian faith as well as Cretin-Derham Hall calls for when this happens. On top of that, I also see this as a good wake up call to not only those who did the vandalising, but to the people around them who know “who done it”. He explains in good detail who and what is effected by these acts that some find as “fun” and it puts a strong emphasis on what it means to be a true member of the Cretin-Derham Hall community, which I see as a very important point to make. The thing that I found most profound in his entry was the fact that, “Making moral choices does not get easier as we get older” -Fr. Fortliti. This is a true reminder of those out there who are now classified as “adults” and made the decision to do something as childish as vandalise. It also brings out the true meaning of what is to come as a member of the Christian faith as well as a member Cretin-Derham Hall. For me, it's hard to think about because theses "adults" who have so much responsibility and in one year will be living on their one are the future of society. These people who commit childish acts for fun are the people will soon be some of the people that make society work. That being said, I find hard to think/talk about, but it is also very important to discuss because it involves the people of our future. I felt that Father Forliti’s entry on vandalism was a good representation on what the C-DH community is all about. Personaly, I would find it hard to do what he asking because I’m just not the type of person that would do that. But, I also feel it is necessary to explain what the Christian faith as well as Cretin-Derham Hall calls for when this happens. On top of that, I also see this as a good wake up call to not only those who did the vandalising, but to the people around them who know “who done it”. He explains in good detail who and what is effected by these acts that some find as “fun” and it puts a strong emphasis on what it means to be a true member of the Cretin-Derham Hall community, which I see as a very important point to make.

The thing that I found most profound in his entry was the fact that, “Making moral choices does not get easier as we get older” -Fr. Fortliti. This is a true reminder of those out there who are now classified as “adults” and made the decision to do something as childish as vandalise. It also brings out the true meaning of what is to come as a member of the Christian faith as well as a member Cretin-Derham Hall. For me, it’s hard to think about because theses “adults” who have so much responsibility and in one year will be living on their one are the future of society. These people who commit childish acts for fun are the people will soon be some of the people that make society work. That being said, I find hard to think/talk about, but it is also very important to discuss because it involves the people of our future.

]]> Comment on Open Letter (on vandalism) by oscar johnson http://blog.cretin-derhamhall.org/?p=92&cpage=1#comment-3300 oscar johnson Mon, 24 Oct 2011 15:07:14 +0000 http://blog.cretin-derhamhall.org/?p=92#comment-3300 i understand that who ever did this was just trying to have some fun and joke around but in the doing of this the people who participated in this had to know that there was some boundaries you wasn't suppose to cross and even if you did your responsibility was to come out and say what you did because it's kind of an embarrassment for the people who did this and afterwards was scared to admit it. all i'm trying to say is set a better example for the freshman and others who are younger then you to encourage us to do the right thing. i know you made a mistake but in the future like i said don't be afraid apologize and take responsibility for your actions. i understand that who ever did this was just trying to have some fun and joke around but in the doing of this the people who participated in this had to know that there was some boundaries you wasn’t suppose to cross and even if you did your responsibility was to come out and say what you did because it’s kind of an embarrassment for the people who did this and afterwards was scared to admit it. all i’m trying to say is set a better example for the freshman and others who are younger then you to encourage us to do the right thing. i know you made a mistake but in the future like i said don’t be afraid apologize and take responsibility for your actions.

]]> Comment on Open Letter (on vandalism) by Fr. John Forliti http://blog.cretin-derhamhall.org/?p=92&cpage=1#comment-3289 Fr. John Forliti Tue, 18 Oct 2011 13:22:46 +0000 http://blog.cretin-derhamhall.org/?p=92#comment-3289 Harmless pranks can be good fun. I agree. It's a good idea while prank-making to think about the person on the butt end of the prank. Sometimes what may seem harmless tothe prankster may not be harmless to receiver. Also, some mistakes are best never to have been tried. Keep plugging away at the meaning of life and what is genuinely good and true. <a href="#comment-3284" rel="nofollow">@suzannah weiss </a> Harmless pranks can be good fun. I agree. It’s a good idea while prank-making to think about the person on the butt end of the prank. Sometimes what may seem harmless tothe prankster may not be harmless to receiver. Also, some mistakes are best never to have been tried. Keep plugging away at the meaning of life and what is genuinely good and true. @suzannah weiss

]]> Comment on Open Letter (on vandalism) by suzannah weiss http://blog.cretin-derhamhall.org/?p=92&cpage=1#comment-3288 suzannah weiss Mon, 17 Oct 2011 23:29:29 +0000 http://blog.cretin-derhamhall.org/?p=92#comment-3288 I agree that when a prank goes too far, it's not funny anymore. Yes, people need to learn what is crossing the thin blue line. Although, I also think that the process of finding that out is a part of growing up. I know that you've probably heard that too many times to count, but it's the truth. A little prank, if it doesn't cause any serious harm, shouldn't be a big issue. Maybe I'm wrong. Maybe it's okay to rob us of life experience and lessons. Now I know, I'm just a youngster and don't know as much as older people, but that's exactly why we have to have our chance to find the blue line. I agree that when a prank goes too far, it’s not funny anymore. Yes, people need to learn what is crossing the thin blue line. Although, I also think that the process of finding that out is a part of growing up. I know that you’ve probably heard that too many times to count, but it’s the truth. A little prank, if it doesn’t cause any serious harm, shouldn’t be a big issue. Maybe I’m wrong. Maybe it’s okay to rob us of life experience and lessons. Now I know, I’m just a youngster and don’t know as much as older people, but that’s exactly why we have to have our chance to find the blue line.

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