Ashley Cordisco and Michael Odierna, both 18 and seniors at Weston High School, went to the rally with Ms. DeMattio.http://www.acorn-online.com/news/publish/weston/32738.shtml
Seeing the pope was something Ashley hoped to do someday, but she never thought it would happen when she was so young. "Having this opportunity at this time in my life was just incredible," she said.
She said the pope made a big impression on her and others at the rally. "Some people next to us were screaming with joy. I was speechless," she said.
Although the pope was difficult to understand at times because of his strong German accent, his message was clear and at times touching, Ashley said. "He spoke about prayer and how important it is to develop your own relationship with God," she said.
Michael said he, too, was moved by the experience. "When Kelly Clarkson sang Ave Maria, people started to cry," he said.









