Founder's Week commenced with "Rededication Day.” Once again, Stedsmen gathered to rededicate the Rededication of the Rededication of… the Dedication of the Gregorian Lounge in the memory of Luigi Gregori. Originally called the Sorin Society Room, where oratory skills were practiced, it was forgotten and lost for a number of years. Rediscovered when a fake wall was removed and restored, the mural once again regained its place of honor. Painted by Luigi Gregori- the artist who painted the University's Basilica and Main Building- the room was dedicated to his memory in 2006 and rededicated ever since.
At this year’s Rededication, there was a reading of a modern adaptation of the Dr. Seuss’ Green Eggs and Ham by one of the youngest residents of the Hall, Michael Petrides, and “a reflection” on the Gregorian Lounge by the oldest resident of the Hall, PJ Carroll. Still, there was the reading from a letter written in 1884 by Meriwether Snodgrass, former resident, on seeing the Gregorian Mural for the first time. Oh, yes! There was more. In addition to the new wall plaque commemorating this year’s Rededication, a picture of of the late professor Gregori was hung directly across from the mural… almost as if Gregori was still gazing upon the beauty of his mural.
On participating in the Rededication and offering a moving reflection, PJ Carroll, Steds senior, RA, and resident Michigander, shared, "The ambiance, the soundscape, the energy, they all screamed Steds this evening. What a great night to see the men of Steds bonding before our beautiful mural.
