Molly Burns: This week as a Seton!


As our year begins to wind down as Setons, we are busier than ever with selections! Many of our spring breaks were filled with good food, beautiful views, family and friends and of course reading all of the applications from this years Seton applicants. Immediately returning from break we have already begun the selections process with an incredibly inspiring and dedicated group of 89 freshman girls! With interviews well underway and exciting events coming up this weekend and next we are so excited to get to know the class better. With all of these new changes comes a sense of nostalgia and a lot of reflection on this year overall.
Being a Seton has been such a positive experience. Through weekly service and getting to know my mentee Chad as well as the other mentees in my group, it has been incredibly inspiring. I walk though the doors of Artisans and am always greeted with a huge smile from Chad as well as his excitement in showing me some new gadget he acquired over the past week. This week he came decked out in a green hat, with green glow-up bracelets and rings as well as some sparkly green St. Patrick’s Day glasses. His smile is contagious and his love for music makes everyone in the room smile. He has been such a light in my year and it makes me sad to think that there are only a few weeks left to spend with him and the other mentees before we pass things on to the next class of girls.
Another great experience this year has been getting to know the other 29 Setons that I am lucky to call best friends. Whether it’s raking leaves in the logan, dancing at the Christmas party with our mentees or tubing at Mount Spokane, these girls have
made this year the inspiring and incredible year it has been. With such an eclectic group of girls with all different interests and personalities, we have grown together to be the unified group that we are. It is going to be hard to give up weekly meetings and service events, but I know that the bond we have formed will keep us close and connected in a very unique way. We have grown together as leaders, as servants in the community and as a sisterhood, making this year one that I will always remember.



Molly Burns
Charity Ball Chair
Setons 2017-18

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