The Spirit of ACE Book
Stories from the First 15 Years
By ACE Press
Be a part of this commemorative collection of stories documenting the first 15 years of the ACE experience. Tell us about the times you laughed, cried, prayed and triumphed during your journey with ACE and beyond.
Please send submissions by Monday, November 12 to acebook@nd.edu.
Submission Details
- The stories can be serious, humorous, sad, inspirational or any combination of these. We are looking for a range of stories.
- Submissions should be 125-1000 words in length
- Poems, quotes, prayers, cartoons, songs are also welcome
- The stories can have their roots in ACE but be about the impact it had on a future part of your life
Guiding Questions
- What defined “ACE” for you?
- Who made the biggest impact on your life while in ACE?
- What event will forever remain with you from your time in ACE?
- How were you changed by the ACE experience?
- When people ask you about what life was like as a teacher in ACE, what special stories do you recall?
- How did you experience the Catholic character of your school and how did it impact you?
- When people ask you about living in an ACE community, what special stories do you recall?
- In what ways did you find support in your “community” (the ACE, school, and/or greater community)?
- What are the lessons you took from your ACE experience?
- How did ACE impact your spiritual life?
- In what ways did you experience moments of grace in ACE?
DO YOU HAVE PHOTOS? Send those too! All originals will be returned.
Read excerpts from sample stories by clicking on the titles below.
ACE Book Committee
Laura Budzichowski, ACE 2 – budlau@rbh.com
Zack Budzichowski, ACE 2 – zbudzichowski@carolina.rr.com
Tony DeSapio, ACE 6 – adesapio@nd.edu
George Keegan, ACE 2 – gkeegan@charlesedisonfund.org
KC Kenney, ACE 12 – kckenney@gmail.com
Kathy Steinlage, ACE 7 – steinlage.1@nd.edu
