First Posted: 7/5/2009

The second-grade class at Gate of Heaven School celebrated its First Holy Communion on May 27 at Gate of Heaven Church, Dallas. The class has made preparations throughout the school year under the guidance of second grade teacher Mrs. Janet Lyons. From left, first row, Peter Maria, Terri Calpin, Emily Driscoll, Sophia Answini, Isabel Maria, Madison Riley, Brendan Frederick and Cole Dewees. Second row, Derek Answini, Matthew Wrubel, Vanessa Ryan, Kaitlynne Patla, Anna Carty, Hanna Morgan, Will Snyder and Vincent Maria. Third row, Mary Jane Kozick, principal; Troy Chackan, Sarah Kuderka, Joseph Brennan, Gabrielle Olenginski, Christopher Banas, Gianna Centrella, Thomas Hajkowski and Janet Lyons, teacher.