A wave of Knights pride swept over Elwood-John H. Glenn High School during its annual spirit week, leading up to the homecoming parade and game on Saturday, Oct. 31. United for the district’s homecoming celebration, parents, fellow classmates and members of the community gathered to cheer and admire the colorful… Read more“Elwood Community Unites for Knights”
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Community Gathers for Special Scoreboard Dedication Ceremony
The district gathered on the Elwood-John H. Glenn High School varsity soccer field on Oct. 14 for a special scoreboard dedication ceremony in remembrance of student Sean Urda. Sean passed away in Jan. 2015 in a snow tubing accident; a tragedy that deeply impacted the community. The Urda family donated… Read more“Community Gathers for Special Scoreboard Dedication Ceremony”
Elwood’s New Soccer Scoreboard Named in Remembrance of Sean Urda
Story by Syntax, Photos courtesy of the Elwood Union Free School District The Elwood Union Free School District gathered on the Elwood-John H. Glenn High School varsity soccer field on Oct. 14 for a special scoreboard dedication ceremony in remembrance of student Sean Urda. Sean passed away in Jan. 2015… Read more“Elwood’s New Soccer Scoreboard Named in Remembrance of Sean Urda”
Nineteen years ago today you were born
Nineteen years ago today you were born. Your presence lit up our lives and made our home brighter and our family stronger. We will spend today, much as we do everyday …. remembering you and holding you in our hearts. Happy Birthday Sean. We miss you more everyday. Family first… Read more“Nineteen years ago today you were born”
Soccer Golf Outing 2016
“On behalf of the Urda family and the Sean Urda Memorial Soccer Scholarship, we want to thank you for making our First Annual “Soccer-Golf” Outing a huge success. We had a terrific turnout with over 200 people coming out to remember Sean by either playing “Soccer-Golf” or participating in our… Read more“Soccer Golf Outing 2016”
1st Annual Sean Urda Foundation “Soccer Golf” Outing July 23, 2016
Click on the poster below for details and to register
Memorial Candle Lighting Ceremony
We are holding a Memorial Candle Lighting Cermony this Thursday, January 14th in memory of Sean. It will take place at St. Anthony of Padua Church at 7:00 pm. All are welcome to attend.
Amazing Support and $100,000
To our family , our friends, Sean friends, and our community: We are extremely grateful and blessed to have such amazing support. Together, in just under 9 months, we have raised more than $100,000 and created a truly incredible legacy honoring the memory of a truly special young man. From… Read more“Amazing Support and $100,000”
Memories Of Sean Urda Soar Skyward
-By Danny Schrafel ~ Long Islander News ~ As the clock struck 7:14 p.m. Sunday night, hundreds of balloons went skyward as the Elwood community marked six months since the untimely death of one of their own. “Sean, we miss you. We love you. And this is for you,” his… Read more“Memories Of Sean Urda Soar Skyward”
Sean Urda Balloon Release Video
Dearest friends and family – We want to thank all of you for coming out and honoring Sean with the balloon release on Sunday. For those of you unable to make it, we captured the memory in this video. We invite you to post your own photos, videos, and special… Read more“Sean Urda Balloon Release Video”