Shannon Grygier
December 3, 2008
Underneath Shannon’s quiet demeanor is a very determined and intellectual mind. She is an outstanding writer and is most at home in the company of philosophers and artists like herself. Her favorite activity is drama and since her 7th grade debut as Ariel in the Tempest at Faustina, she has had a leading role in every play produced at the school. When people see her on stage, they always ask “Is that really Shannon who is usually so quiet and reserved?” She comes alive in drama performances and can memorize her lines in the blink of an eye.
Shannon is also a very talented artist who has done oil painting and drawing for years. Last year she sold several original works at an art exhibit in Las Colinas. Shannon has decided on a small, Catholic liberal arts school for college and has applied to the University of Dallas, Benedictine College and Ave Maria. She has already been accepted to Benedictine. In college, she hopes to pursue the arts, drama and/or English .
Lest you think she is all art and intellect, Shannon was part of the Faustina girl’s volleyball team this year where she was known for setting the ball. She has done many volunteer activities over the years including working at the White Rose, Missionaries of Charity and Lost Paws Rescue. She has also headed several “rose selling” fundraisers for the school for Valentine’s Day and May Crowning. She also organized a clothing drive at the school in the wake of Hurricane Katrina. In 2006, Shannon won the Faustina Academy Student of the Year award; was elected Prom Queen in 2007; was the first May Queen for the school in 2004 and has won drama awards in nearly every year since 7th grade. She also won the first place prize in the 2006 Science Fair for her project on genetics.
In July, Shannon began her part time job at the Catholic Pro Life Committee of the Dallas Diocese, the model pro life diocesan group for the entire country. There she primarily serves in a data input capacity, but also does other clerical activities for the CPLC. Shannon has a younger sister, Joanna (Jojo), who also attends Faustina Academy in the 9th grade.
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