Rededication Day.

Rededication Day starts Founder's Week...

Founder's Week commenced with "Rededication Day.” Once again, Stedsmen gathered to rededicate the Rededication of the Rededication of… the Dedication of the Gregorian. Originally called the Sorin Society Room, it was forgotten and lost for a number of years. Rediscovered when a fake wall was removed and restored in the early 2000’s, 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.

At this year’s Rededication, there was a reading of a modern adaptation of the Dr. Seuss’ Green Eggs and Ham by Chris Scott ’18 and “a reflection” on the Gregorian lounge via a phone call from Paddy Millican’ 19. Still, there was the reading from a letter written in 1882 by Meriwether Snodgrass, former resident, on seeing the Gregorian Mural for the first time. Oh, yes. There would have been, thanks to Sam Campanaro, Steds sophomore and member of the ND Marching Band, a trumpet fanfare at the ceremonial ribbon cutting… but sadly in the excitement it was forgotten! 

On the Rededication, Ashton Bieri, Steds sophomore and Hall photographer (enjoy his photos below), stated, "It is always great to witness the rededication of the rededication of the rededication of the rededication of the- you get it- dedication of the Greg!"

Still, freshman Nicky Haskell, resident Floridian and Red Soxs fan, on his participating in his first Rededication Day, shared, "As the Steds community gathered around the Greg, we listened to a letter read by Fralph and the Alumni stories were a delight too. I am happy to say Founder’s Week started off right!"

... Fr. Ralph waxes on...

... the Gentlemen fain interest...

... V.P. Merrick and Pres. Gambardella make it official...

... and there you have it... another plaque...

... and a celebration!