CCHS’ Summer Sabbaticals

After a year of diligent work in the classroom, students and teachers enjoyed a well deserved summer break. Several vacations for Charlotte Catholic families and faculty this summer required a passport for a flight to a foreign country. However, for a particular rising sophomore and religion teacher, an equally fulfilling journey within our nation’s borders awaited.

Brady Benton ‘27 - Hawaii

Although Brady Benton did not travel to a foreign country, he was no stranger to long flights as his trip to Hawaii in June lasted more than twelve hours. Upon arrival, Brady, along with his family, explored the tropical islands’ beaches, rainforests, waterfalls, and caves. One memorable sight he recalled was Tavares Beach in Maui, which gave him an epic view of the horizon as he stood upon the sandy and rocky shore. He said his favorite moment was simply looking at  the ocean because of its beauty, replete with all its sea life.

Brady’s view from Tavares Beach in Maui.

Mr. Goodier, Religion Teacher - Montana, Washington, and New York

Mr. Goodier, with two of his college friends, started off a 5-week-long nationwide tour by visiting Montana and Washington. In Montana, Mr. Goodier and his friends secluded themselves in the mountains, taking in its natural beauty and wildlife. In Washington, he experienced the great city of Seattle and caught a glimpse of the vast Pacific Ocean. Mr. Goodier ended his summer vacation in “the city that never sleeps,” New York, where he was blown away by Central Park, the Empire State Building, and Yankee Stadium.

Mr. Goodier’s view at the Yankees’ Stadium In NYC.