The fathers gather at the starting point All Irish eyes were smiling on March 2nd as St. Jospeh's School once again marched in the St. Patrick's Day Parade sponsored by the Ancient Order of Hibernians of Nassau and Suffolk Counties. The weather was beautiful and the spirit infectious as the award-winning band took to the streets. Our new school banner led the group followed by the color guard, School Board and PTA Executive Board, Priests and Faculty and was followed by the parents and students. An Irish feast awaited the marchers and parishioners at the beautifully decorated school gym. Meg McCartney, Party Chairperson, hosted over 260 guests and treated them to corned beef and cabbage and Irish Dancers from the Danny Golden School in Mineola, the music of Shay Mac and a lucky buck raffles. A very happy St. Patrick's Day to all our friends and supporters and a huge "thank you" to Elizabeth Doctor, former school parent, for coordinating the ever-popular dancers, including her sons Sean and Kieran. Please visit our school at www.advantageforlife.org.

The week before the parade, the students braved the cold to practice their formation The girls from the band take a break from practice Representing the 1st grade! Joanna Castoro, PTA co-president and Meg McCartney, Post Parade Party Chairperson Emily May, Audrey White and Erin Donnelly, friends and marchers from 2nd grade The School Board gets ready to assemble Representing the 3rd grade! Fr. Brian, Mrs. Murphy, assistant principal, and Mrs. "I", Eighth Grade teacher. The Biscardis ready to march The Bonvissutos and Curleys cheer the school on from the parade route. The McIlardis brothers celebrate at the party. Irish Princesses The McAndrews brothers enjoy a snack. Steve and Janet Levano, band parents, support the school! Kiera Liantonio, graduating 8th grader, collects for the Lucky Bucks raffle. Claire McGuire and Fiona McKay..Kilts and Smiles!! Irish dancers dance the reel. The hard shoe routine. Janice Kelly, 6th grade parent, was the Lucky Buck winner! A little Irish love! Ready to roll behind the new banner