Author: Vinny Ramundo

Vinny Ramundo is a member of the McNicholas Class of 2019. He was a part of the Milestone staff for two years, including one as co-editor. He was the president of Rockets for Life and a peer mentor his senior yer. He was also a member of the baseball team, Student Council, The McNick Minute Podcast, Service Club, and Student Philanthropy. He participated in Soaring Valor, was a Kairos Rector, and was a member of two Appalachian service trips. Vinny will continue to study Journalism and Political Science at Ohio University.

Baptist, Catholic voices united; Observations from Fall Appalachia 2018, Volume 3

October 8, 2018

Evening of Thursday 9/13/18 We pull into the small parking lot for Glory Bound Baptist Church and are immediately greeted by parishioners at the door for the Thursday evening service. Our experience at Glory Bound is like nothing I’d ever been a part of.  Our group outnumbers the locals in the already small church, and … More Baptist, Catholic voices united; Observations from Fall Appalachia 2018, Volume 3

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Rockets experience the power of presence: Observations from Fall Appalachia 2018, Volume 2

October 1, 2018

Morning of Thursday: 9/13/18 I quietly climb out of my top bunk bed to not wake my roommates.  This is not a very successful effort as I end up waking up half my room, at least for the moment, as I use my flashlight to find my notebook and sweatshirt before I make my way … More Rockets experience the power of presence: Observations from Fall Appalachia 2018, Volume 2

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Excitement, anticipation, humility and heart-filled moments fill first two days on Joppa Mountain: Observations from Fall Appalachia 2018, Volume 1

September 24, 2018

Each fall and spring semester, McNicholas seniors and teachers embark on a mission trip of service to the people of the rural Appalachian region of Tennessee in Grainger County.  Rockets live in simple community at the Glenmary ranch on Joppa Mountain and work with mountain managers from Glenmary who give their time and talents to … More Excitement, anticipation, humility and heart-filled moments fill first two days on Joppa Mountain: Observations from Fall Appalachia 2018, Volume 1

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