Getting ready...

Better one...

... part two. Getting ready for Alex Morrison's bachelor party, a golf weekend in Scottdale, Arizona, was no small feat. To make the golf weekend just a bit more special, Peter Nichols '22, fellow Stedsman and former Hall President, created a bespoke caddie bib for fellow Stedsmen to wear and draw attention to Morrison Enjoying the Phoenician sun, while avoiding bitting horses and prickly cacti, Morrison was feted, and "Team Morrison" enjoyed the man of the hour as well as high jinx or two. On the weekend, Fr. Ralph said, "Message received. I will NOT be late to Alex's wedding!"

... better two...

... Morrison feels the love and swung for the hills...

... while McQueen swung for a cactus...

... and Walsh just for a hole in one...

... and Moriarty was swung into the pool for being late.

Best of...

 ... the Gentlemen's Monthly. Well, TEN years ago this was the posting. Enjoy this blast from the very distant past.   

A summer time secret.

Students: Please return!

While no one would ever say publicly that they are happy to see students and graduates depart in May, quietly, many Notre Dame faculty and staff are. Campus is beautiful, and it seems that beauty only increases with the removal of the hustle and bustle of students. BUT this enjoyable summertime silence quickly gives way to something else... eerie loneliness! Suddenly, the faculty and staff who are quietly happy that students are gone are now quietly wishing that those same students would return! On the absence of students, Fr. Ralph said in a soft, singing voice, "So lonely... I feel so lonely..." 

Your Sunday picture...

Looking good

... from Notre Dame. As the summer continues to roll on, here's a view of Fr. Sorin with Mary and the Dome in the background. Having removed the shrubbery around the statue and now having planted the summer flower scheme, this unique campus vista is even more stunning. Enjoy, and enjoy your Sunday wherever you may be!

What are they...

London calling: von Rotz with fellow ND student Brian

… doing? Yes, what are our Stedsmen doing now that they no longer have classes to attend, papers to procrastinate writing, nor any thing else for that matter, especially if they have graduated?! Indeed, what are they doing this summer?! Well, some are busy at study and play, and that's certainly the case for Evan von Rotz, Steds sophomore. Seeing an opportunity to study and play at the same time through participating in a study abroad, von Rotz applied, and was accepted, to the summer program in London. Hitting the books of course, von Rotz has still managed to do a lot of playing, seeing the sights of London, Dublin, Spain, and Switzerland. Not too shabby. Still, von Rotz has made new ND friends too... but his Steds ones are still his favorite. On studying- and playing in London- von Rotz shared, "Going abroad was the coolest experience of my life."

Getting ready...

Nichols sporting the Morrison bib...

... for the big day! That's right. Alex Morrison's fellow Stedsmen are busy and so are their parents, especially Maribeth and Mike Nichols. As Morrison '22 is getting ready for his wedding this September, Peter Nichols '22 and his parents have been getting ready too... for his bachelor party of course! To make the golf weekend just a bit more special, the Nichols have created a bespoke caddie bib! Drawing attention to Team Morrison, this bib is eye catching indeed, but sadly, it will not help one's golf game. On the bibs, Nichols, Stedsm and and former Hall President, shared, "I was thinking of a fun gag for the weekend, and we came up with the idea of caddie bibs for all of us to wear (except Alex of course) for the esteemed 'St Edward’s Country Club'. Ordered the bibs from Amazon and made the design and ironed on ourselves. It took a village and all day yesterday, but it's so worth it!"

... and pressed brother and dad into service...

... dad gives a hand...

... and mom helped too...

... and the final product...

... was a hole in one!

Best of...

 ... the Gentlemen's Monthly. Well, TEN years ago this was the posting. Enjoy this blast from the very distant past.   

Construction Zone: Campus

Gone: First, La Fortune's Burger King, now its staircase

Just like the roads of your hometown during the summer, campus is also torn up.  With Doors now inaccessible and pedestrian paths closed, getting around campus is a bit of a hassle, especially if you have to go to La Fortune. The west side of the building has its door closed as its staircase is completely demolished. Will it be finished in time for the return of students in August? Well, you'll just have to stay tuned in.

Happy 4th of July!

God bless America!

For being 250 years old, you're looking great. Wherever you are, whatever you do, enjoy family and friends, fireworks, and freedom!