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Franciscans in Action
October-November 2008 e-newsletter
St. Francis High School in Athol Springs, New York Celebrates Academic and Professional Excellence
Dr. Geoffrey Bernas
This fall Dr. Geoffrey Bernas was recognized for his achievements by the Padua Scholars Program at St. Francis High School in Athol Springs, New York. Dr. Bernas graduated from St. Francis High School in 1993, completing his BS at Canisius College in 1997 and his MD at the State University of New York Upstate Medical School. He went on to work for the University at Buffalo Bulls Football program, the University of Michigan, the Empire State Games, and Western New York High School Football. Currently, Dr. Bernas fills the position of Assistant Clinical Professor of Orthopedic Surgery at the University at Buffalo.
St. Francis High School in Athol Springs, NY
Dr. Bernas’ career and his visit to St. Francis High School reflect the Franciscan emphasis on education. St. Francis High School is run by the Order of Friars Minor Conventual. The standard of education at the school is excellent and the friars do their utmost to open up the mind of every pupil to the greatness of learning. This opening up of minds is a very important task that every educator across the United States should embrace.
The Conventual Franciscan Friars have a strong presence in Athol Springs, New York
In an interconnected, globalized world, topnotch education and a lifelong willingness to learn is what young Americans need. Franciscans have been pursuing learning for the last eight hundred years, opening their minds to ideas from around the planet. They encourage learning because through it our world expands. The more we learn the greater is our breadth of understanding of the various complexities of humanity. And to understand what is going on means to be empowered.
We encourage you our readers to send in stories where you see the spirit of St. Francis at work in the world. Email your stories to Peter Rajchert at peter@franciscans.org.
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