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The time is here. On Thursday, June 3, seniors will be throwing their hats in the air for all the hard work they have put into their academic careers and all the work that most of them will continue to put in throughout college.

On Friday May 21, Benedictine and Saint Gertrude had their annual prom for the junior and senior Cadets and Gators. The event was held at Benedictine's auxiliary gymnasium' but attendees were also allowed to walk outside as well, and the event ran from 7-9:30 p.m.

On Tuesday, May 18, Benedictine College Prep hosted the annual Change of Command ceremony following the Awards Day ceremony and several other anticipated events in the McMurtrie-Reynolds Pavilion. Cadet Michael Morrissey, a Benedictine junior, was selected as battalion commander for the 2021-2022 school year.

On Saturday, May 22, Benedictine beat St. Chris 8-7 in the VISAA state championship baseball game. The game was held in front of a full crowd at Sheppard Stadium in Colonial Heights.

On Tuesday, May 25, Benedictine College Prep and Saint Gertrude High School held the 2021 Figure Ceremony in the McMurtrie-Reynolds Pavilion.

A good number of Benedictine's track stars have been invited to be a part of the Virginia state meet this Saturday, May 22. Cadets such as Josh Davis, David Ngendakuriyo, Jared Crews, DJ Edmonds, among other Cadets, have been invited to the State Catholic (only Catholic private schools) and the VISAA State championship (all private schools).

This week Benedictine upper-level students took their AP exams. AP stands for "Advanced Placement" and can count for college credits. The College Board administers these exams.

The 2021 Junior Varsity (JV) season has come to an end. With almost 30 games played, the young Cadets have finished with a spectacular winning season.

An exciting time for all of the upcoming seniors is around the corner. The yearly Change of Command is on this upcoming Tuesday. This has spread much anticipation and excitement among the soon-to-be senior class, who are eager to see who will hold what rank next school year.

On Thursday, May 13, Benedictine held its annual squad drill competition on the parade deck. Sophomore Joseph Colizzi and his squad won the competition for Honor Platoon.