b'InstructorTracy Hykes (center) Then, after a brief pause for the Marianist Doxologyworks with John Allen (left)May the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spiritand Naeem Shands in apre-apprentice skilled trades WEVE ALWAYS BEEN OPEN TO be glorified in all places through the Immaculateclass at St.Marys South Virgin Marythey were off to the theatre shop andSide Catholic High School CHANGING AND TRYING NEWwent to work.in St.Louis. THINGS. FOR US, ITS PROVIDING For the next two hours, they put their learning andANOTHER OPPORTUNITY FOR skillstoworkinapre-apprenticeclassthatexposesthemto a variety of skilled tradesincluding carpentry,STUDENTS SO THAT THEY CAN electric, plumbing, HVAC, and more. While filling aMAKE A GOOD CHOICE ON THE practical need by preparing young men for the trades,the all-boys, Marianist-sponsored high school alsoNEXT STEP OF THEIR JOURNEY. demonstrates a Characteristic of Marianist Education educate for adaptation and change.ValerieTodd, Principal Weve always been open to changing and tryingnew things, St. Marys principal Valerie Todd said.Forus,itsprovidinganotheropportunityforstudentsso that they can make a good choice on the next step oftheir journey, whether its going to college or possibly16Call1.800.348.4732'