Just an ordinary...

Smiles all around at Ed's: Petrides and Sommer

... night at Steds. Yes, it was just an ordinary night at Steds, studying, playing pool, and of course patronizing Ed's. Taking his study break at Ed's, Michael Petrides, Steds sophomore and resident New Jerseyan, placed his order with both an Ed's culinary representative and member of the ND Cheer Team. That's right, Robby Sommer, Steds sophomore and resident Illinoisan, is a member of both distinguished teams. Whether he's throwing paninis on the grill or throwing his cheer partner in the air at the game, Sommer does it all with a smile. On Sommer's dual serving, an unnamed Stedsman said, "He's truly a renaissance man." 

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What are they...

Kelly with his dad and cousins in tow...

... doing? A little late, yes, but a question we must ask nevertheless ask. 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 work, and that's certainly NOT what President Tommy Kelly '26 is doing... working. Tommy, joined by his dad and cousins, made their annual pilgrimage to Ireland to ascend Croagh Patrick in County Mayo.  An annual climb for Tommy and his family, the climb is a place of pilgrimage as St. Patrick spent forty days at the top fasting and in prayer. Atop Croagh Patrick is a church, and on Reek Sunday, the last Sunday in July, thousands ascend the holy mountain. On reaching the top of Croagh Patrick, Kelly shared, "At the top of Croagh Patrick, two American priests celebrated Mass in the chapel. One of them happened to be a Notre Dame grad and former Zahm resident!"

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... and they made it to the chapel...

... and enjoyed the view... Erin go Bragh!

Part two...

Raus (L) and Lis (R) chumming around on base...

... for the Rauses. Recently, when ND played Rice, Peter and Emily Raus were on the sidelines, but now, they're on their way to Japan. Yes, that's right... Japan! But it's not for a more vacay. No, these Californians are on their way to the land of the rising sun so that Peter may report for his stationing as a Navy helicopter pilot. And despite a typhoon wreaking havoc in Japan, Emily and Peter are still leaving TODAY for a multi-year deployment and a big Asian adventure. On Emily and Peter moving to Japan, Fr. Ralph said, "Good luck and... Sayonara!" 

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... while Haag remembers happier times!

A Gentleman...

Soler speaks, and the Gentlemen listen...

... ponders entrepreneurship. Gathering in the historic, yet commodious, Gregorian Lounge, the Gentlemen listened to Frank Soler '14, Stedsman, former Steds Hall President, and resident New Yorker, as he shared his career insights. Yes, this favorite son of New York, Stedsman, was a finance man of Wall Street, but now finds himself working for himself as he started his own real estate business with other Notre Dame and Steds classmates. Soler returned home to Steds to share his insights and career advice for all those interested in being a leader, like the Founder, Fr Sorin, exploring different career paths within the "major/minor ecosystem" of Notre Dame. On partaking in the pondering, Matthew Mazzoli, Steds freshman and resident South Carolinian, shared, "It was inspiring to see someone who once walked the same hallways as me go on to accomplish so much, but even more meaningful to see how humble and willing Soler was to come back and share his experiences and knowledge with us."

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... the President (L) smiles and congrats Soler (R).

Your Sunday picture...

Steds: Sleeping In

Here's a sight that we all know and love, and after a night game, we love it even more. Why? Because after a late night win, it's the best place to sleep in on campus. Yes, you guessed it. It a slow Sunday morning here at Steds. Enjoy the view and your Sunday wherever you may be!

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Saturday squirrel.

Working away

Our furry friends are busy. Oh, they look as if they are living a life of frivolity, but they're not. They're actually busy at work but just making it look like fun. And what work are they busy at doing? Getting ready for winter of course. This squirrel found a treasure that he promptly buried for a later time, when times are lean. But will he remember where he buried it? On being spotted, this squirrel non-verbaled, "Of course, I'll remember, but I'll still ask for a hand out!"

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Folgers at...

Fay (in blazer): Folgering it up at Four

... four is a Friday tradition. And the recipe for this Friday Steds staple is simple... Folgers, doughnuts, and conversation... all at 4pm. Oh, the doughnuts may be off sometimes, but the conversation is always spot on... lively and engaging.  Returning to campus from the upcoming game, Eoghan Fay '22 and NDLS '26, made an appearance at his my favorite Friday diversion. On attending Folgers, Fay shared, "Attending Folgers was like being a spectator at the School of Athens... only with doughnuts!"

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