St. Lawrence students attend Georgia Martyrs beatification
FOND DU LAC – Six students from St. Lawrence Seminary High School traveled to Savannah, Georgia, to attend the beatification of the Georgia Martyrs and take part in a gathering of young musicians. The trip was supported by Fred and Dinah Gretsch of the Gretsch Foundation and other benefactors and alumni, according to a community announcement. The students had an opportunity to perform with other young musicians while attending what the announcement described as a historic moment for the Catholic Church. The Georgia Martyrs were five Spanish Franciscan missionaries whose commitment to their faith reflected values that St. Lawrence seeks to instill in its students, including faith, service, brotherhood and devotion to the Church, according to the announcement. Students connect through music Music was another focus of the trip. At the youth musician gathering, the St. Lawrence students shared their musical talents and connected with other young musicians. St. Lawrence Seminary High School Music Director Danny Matthew said the students began singing hymns and praise and worship songs with other participants despite not having met or rehearsed together. “Being able to see our students, who had never met any of the other members of the group, start to sing common
