Last Wednesday, May 27, 2009, the fourth grade students at St. Mary of the Hills School hosted a formal Tea for the seniors of the parish and residents of the Unquity House. The tables were beautifully set with fine china and special heirloom teapots. The students greeted over 25 guests, served tea and treats and had wonderful conversations with their guests. They also entertained them with a few special songs entitled Up, Up with People, Miracles, The 50 States Song, and God Bless America. Mrs. Ginny Hannigan, a member of the parish, especially loved the states song and suggested that the students make a CD so that all who could hear would remember the 50 states. It was the first time that Etta Tilford, a resident for the past ten years of the Unquity House, had ever been in a parochial school. She was surprised at the wonderful turnout and warm reception and was impressed by all of the intelligent and respectful 4th graders. She stated, “If all students were like these students at St. Mary’s, then this country would be in great shape.” This wonderful morning was organized by the fourth grade teachers, Mrs. Mary Sue Faherty and Mrs. Susan Joyce and the day coincided beautifully with the school-wide theme “I Can Make a Difference". The students certainly made a difference in the lives of many Milton seniors.