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After the Feast of Thomas Aquinas, St. Patrick’s Day is one of the merriest days of year at the College. New England students, staff, and faculty gathered in “O’Frassati’sâ€� Student Center on Sunday for food, fellowship and folk music. 

The tables were swathed in Kelly green and held a multitude of delicious dishes, including snacks, soda bread, and Guinness cake. “I’ve been looking forward to this all year!� said Zach Starck (’27).

Photos: St. Patrick's Day Party
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The campus’s many musically talented students had yet another opportunity to perform, following last weekend’s Open Mic Night. “It’s been a music filled week!â€� said Brendan Seeley (’27), who, together with Naomi Pride (’28) and Michael DeIulio (’28), played a selection of traditional folk music, finishing with St. Mason’s Apron. “Half the fun of that one is the name,â€� he joked. Following their set, Mary Wassell (’25) and Therese Baker (’25) led a group of seniors in singing and playing guitar and fiddle. 

Musical abilities weren’t the only talents students got to showcase; those who preferred recipes to sheet music entered the annual Irish Soda Bread Competition. Although it was a tough call, the prize ultimately went to Elizabeth Lind (’25), making her a two-time soda bread champion, after her first victory in 2021. “This is one of the reasons I love living in a small community like TAC,� said Natalie Peterson (’27). “Gatherings like this are so much more meaningful when everyone is a familiar face.�