On Sunday, May 15, the seniors got to attend NDB’s annual Mother Daughter Tea for the graduating class, which is a day dedicated to the graduating class and their mothers or guardians.

Every year, seniors dress up and attend this “tea party” brunch. This event is meant to give seniors a special opportunity to spend time with their mothers before they go to college. The Spartans enjoyed the chance to reflect on their relationships with their parents and classmates before graduation.

The event began with a prayer ceremony led by seniors, who talked about their own experiences and read passages from the biblical story of Ruth and Naiomi. Speeches were given after by Schyler DeWitt and Renee D’Arcangelis along with their mothers. The students and their mothers both reflected upon their time at NDB.

“I felt very lucky to have the opportunity to speak at the annual Mother Daughter Brunch alongside my mom this year,” said DeWitt. “My mom and I had so much fun writing our speeches together, as it allowed us to reflect on our relationship and how it has grown over these past four years.”

“I’d say my favorite part of the event was to hear the speeches given by Schyler DeWitt and Renee D’Arcangelis from both of them and their moms,” shared senior Katie Spencer. “I thought that it was super special and it was a very good reflection of how their relationship has grown with their moms throughout their time at Notre Dame Belmont.”

After the speeches, each student participated in an activity in which they shared something they appreciate about their mothers. An “anointing” also took place, where the daughters and their guests explained why they appreciated each other. This moment forced students to come to terms with the fact that they will be leaving their mothers to go to college in just a few short months.

The attendees then enjoyed an array of breakfast foods including French toast, scrambled eggs and a yogurt, granola and fruit salad bar. A professional photographer was also present to capture photos of mothers posing with their daughters.

“The brunch was so special and such a great tradition at NDB!” commented DeWitt.

The Class of ‘22 were grateful for this time spent with their mothers and away from the stress of school before they go off to college in a couple of months.

“I thought it was very well planned out and very organized. I thought it was a beautiful ceremony,” reflected Makena Conneely. “We were like, bawling at one point when we had to do the anointment thing, just because it was very special.”