St. Nicholas of Tolentine (3741 W. 62nd St,) kicked off its 2016/17 school year with a red carpet event. Teachers arrived in a stretch limo and joined students in walking the red carpet into the school. They received a blessing from the pastor before Jim Rigg, superintendent ran the ceremonial bell signaling the start of classes.
Maureen Keane, Principal Mariagnes Menden and Jim Rigg, superintendent of Catholic schools, wait for the limo to arrive with the schools "celebrities."
Photo: Karen Callaway / Catholic New World