Mom's Reunion...

Forever Steds Moms 

... NOVA 2025, and they're loving every second of it! But one is loving it doubly so. Yes, Tina Sansone is a "Steds double dipper" having two sons at Steds which means that Tina belongs not to one but two Steds mom groups. Lucky Tina! Thanks to her sons Patrick '21 and Nick '23, Tina enjoys doubling dipping and continues to do so this very day . Recently, she gathered with other Steds moms from the Northern Virginia area for dinner. Pictured above from left to right are  Michelle Susco (Chris ‘21), Ellen Grealish (Keegan ‘23), Linda Lynch (Mike ‘23), and Tina Sansone (Patrick ‘21 and Nick ‘23). On the evening, Tina shared, "I am very grateful to Steds and the Mom’s Weekend for introducing me to these amazing moms from both Patrick’s class and Nick’s class!  We get together as the Northern Virginia (NOVA) Sted’s Moms, and, occasionally, we include the NOVA Sted’s Dads!"

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When it rains...

April showers bring...

... it pours. Yes, that's exactly what happened when it rained recently, it poured. So much rain fell that campus experienced varying degrees of flooding with some residence halls even springing leaks. It rained so much and with such intensity that one could not see Washington Hall from Steds. And if that wasn't enough, then we had a number of tornado sirens go off later in the evening. While Steds had no damage nor leaks, because they just don't build them as they used to, we did experience our own inconvenience. What was it? Well, St. Edward's Park experienced flooding, closing several sidewalks paths on the east and west sides of the Hall. On the recent rains, a University groundkeeper shared, "Campus held up pretty well, but there are some real problems to deal with. But there are some winners in all of this... the ducks. They got more places to swim about."

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... too much rain!

Hard times...

Grubhub: We got a problem

... are just getting harder. Yes, hard times for our non-biologicals are just getting harder and harder. First, it was losing a wheel in a rough part of campus, and then, it was aimlessly circling the lakes in some attempt to deliver a phantom cheeseburger. What next? Well, this Grubhub Starship was spotted parked next to a drain. Making a delivery, or wishing to flush it all down the drain for sweet release? Who knows what this non-biological was computing, but whatever it was, it didn't look good. On the recent hard times for the Grubhub Starships, Maggie Pulte, Ryan Hall freshman and resident Floridian, shared, "Looks like someone is not getting their food. No fooling." 

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A Monday...

... never felt more like a Monday than this one. Why? Because it's the Monday after Mom's Weekend! Moms have left, and well, the energy, smiles, and laughter and more, well, is gone. What we have are grey clouds, cold temps, and classes. We would be lying if we didn't admit this! On the exit of moms and their special weekend now in the rear view of life, Fr. Ralph shared, "I feel like a bottle of champagne that was uncorked and forgotten about on a kitchen countertop. I am, we all are, just a bit flat today."

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Goodbye...

Our Gentlemen Usher 2025...

...Mom’s Weekend 2025! All good things must come to an end, and so too, our beloved Mom’s Weekend. But still, what fun we had! Thanks to Ryan Davey, the Commissioner for this special weekend, for his energy and dedication to make this weekend a reality. It’s a heavy lift, and we’re glad Davey lifted!

Still, there was a small crew of helpers behind the scenes, our Gentlemen Ushers, who not having a mom join them, graciously offered to assist with all those things that, well, no one thinks about but must get down. From organizing names tags to gift bags, assembling phot back drops to answering random questions, our Gentlemen Ushers, truly made the weekend run smoothly, adding that little touch that made the weekend a truly Sted event. Thank you! Indeed, many hands make light work!

On the weekend, a Steds mom said, “I cannot say thank you enough to all those who helped make this week for us. It was so fun. It’s sad to leave, but we leave with great memories of this amazing and special weekend!”

On the weekend, Fr. Ralph added, "I am in the debt to our Gentlemen Ushers. They truly made the weekend come together... making not only a success but also helping me to relax just a bit more. They are true Gentlemen!"

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... organizing name tags...

... and gift bags...

... and phot drops, making it all look easy!

Celebrate...

Davey welcoming everyone at the Morris Inn...

... our Steds Moms, and celebrate we did! The celebration began on Friday night at the Smith Family ballroom of Morris Inn where moms were welcomed by Mom's Weekend Commissioner, Ryan Davey, to an evening soirèe. And after an evening of appetizers and wine, as moms departed, they received their weekend gift bags with various couture items from the weekend. The following day, after spending time with sons, their son's friends and their moms, moms and guests were welcomed to a celebration dinner at the Downes Club of Corbett Family Hall. Again, after appetizers and taking photos with the University photographer, moms and guests were to more great food and wine. Finally, after dinner, there was a performance by the Notre Dame Glee Club's Undertones. It truly was a memorable performance and evening. On the evening, Debbie Lis, Steds mom of Alec Lis '23 and special guest of Fr. Ralph, shared, "We couldn't ask for anything more! The thought and the attention to detail for this evening made me feel like a movie star."

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... and then, on Saturday, it was time for dinner... 

... and then a performance!