Diosan High School St. John the Baptist posted a poignant tribute on social media after Bella Teresa tragically passed away, honoring the memory of one of their own. The school community, which had a strong Catholic reputation, shared their collective grief and faith saying, *”We share the loss of our beloved senior, La Teresa, with great sadness.”*
Bella had a significant impact on everyone around her, and the school recognized this by calling her a *”shining ray of sunshine.”* Bella's teachers, friends, and classmates are left to deal with the sudden void created by her disappearance because of her bright personality and optimistic energy. Faculty and students at St. John the Baptist High School came together to pay tribute to her memory, turning the school into a center of mourning and remembrance.
The school called for comfort in the “assurance of Christ's resurrection” and encouraged the community to rely on their shared faith during this time of loss in office.* At this Catholic institution, where there is a strong emphasis on faith, the idea of life beyond death provides comfort in the midst of grief. During this difficult time, they urged families, staff and students to unite in prayer and support each other.
Bella Austin's brother and her entire family, who were greatly affected by the accident, were also included in the saint's prayers. John the Baptist sent their message. The school acknowledged that her loss affected everyone who knew her, not just her immediate family. The school community's outpouring of support and sympathy for each other during this difficult time highlights the close ties that bind St. Staff and disciples of John the Baptist.
