Local dancer participates in Roman holiday

By News Staff on Monday, January 26, 2026
  • Mary Perron is shown as she participates in the New Year’s Day Parade in Rome with others from across the country.
    Mary Perron is shown as she participates in the New Year’s Day Parade in Rome with others from across the country.
  • Mary Perron is seen at St. Peter’s Basilica standing in front of the Papal Altar that marks the burial site of St. Peter. (Photos courtesy of Robby Perron)
    Mary Perron is seen at St. Peter’s Basilica standing in front of the Papal Altar that marks the burial site of St. Peter. (Photos courtesy of Robby Perron)
    By: TONY MARKS Editor Mary Perron, a senior at Sacred Heart, had a once in a lifetime opportunity to participate in a New Year’s Day Parade in Rome. She said, “It was awesome, and it was nice to meet new people and getting to see all of the historical sites in person and being able to represent my school and everybody who’s taught me dance as I was able to go to that level and compete o...

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