A Message from the Principal

To our Judge Memorial and Saint Mary’s families,

100 years of connections! 100 years of providing a transformative education. One that continues long after the four years of high school. It is a great time to be in the Judge Memorial and Saint Mary’s family.

In our 100 years of existence we have adapted and modified to provide the best learning environment for our students. Our faculty and staff have consistently sought out the best educational practices. This is clearly evident in our response to COVID-19. Over the last eight months it has been heart-warming to watch as our classrooms have adapted the physical and virtual learning space. Our teachers have maintained a warm and welcoming classroom while connecting with students in-person and at home. This year has been a challenge, but it has reminded us of the absolute importance of community. We draw strength from one another. We are stronger together.

I wonder how many of our alumni have stayed connected to their Judge Memorial and Saint Mary’s friends through the pandemic. How many of us have felt the loving support from those relationships? Some of these friendships may have grown stronger as many people have rekindled relationships from the past. I am blessed to regularly connect with my Judge Memorial classmates. They have filled my tank through some of the unsettling times of 2020. The importance of community is on full display.

Here at Judge Memorial Catholic High School, we strive to empower our students to become builders of a more just society. We strive to help our students understand that they have the ability to make a difference in this world. We are men and women for others.

I am sincerely grateful for all of the loving support we feel each day from our alumni. Thank you for making a difference in our students’ lives. On behalf of our students, we thank you for your support, your generosity, and your engagement. Through your prayers, volunteering, attendance at events, and financial support, you strengthen our beautiful mission. With pride, we will continue to carry on the Judge Memorial and Saint Mary’s traditions of excellence.

Many blessings to our Judge Memorial Catholic High School and Saint Mary’s friends and families.

With gratitude,

Patrick Lambert ‘97 Principal Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam

NEW CENTENNIAL SCHOLARSHIP

In honor of our centennial celebration, we are excited to launch Centennial Scholarships. The creation of this distinctive award was inspired by the entering Class of 2025 which will be our 100th graduating class. The Centennial Scholarships, valued at $20,000, will be awarded to four incoming freshman students. These merit-based awards will celebrate students who have already demonstrated significant achievements in their academic, social, physical, and spiritual growth.

If you know of somebody that could benefit from these Centennial Scholarship, they can find more information at judgememorial.com/apps/pages/tuition this year.

The CARES (Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security) Act has enacted these changes which may affect your charitable giving in 2020:

Simple Deduction for Small Donations: Taxpayers who do not itemize their deductions can take a one-time deduction of up to $300 for gifts made to charitable organizations in 2020.

Temporary Suspension of the Adjusted Gross Income Limitation for individuals’ charitable contributions for the year 2020:

In a typical year, individuals can only take a charitable deduction of up to 60% of their adjusted gross income. For 2020, there is no limit, making cash contributions fully deductible up to 100% of adjusted gross income. ductible up to 30% of adjusted gross income and may be combined with cash gifts up to 100% of adjusted gross income.

Required minimum distributions from

IRA’s waived for 2020: Charitable gifts from retirement plans for those 70 ½ or older can still be deducted from your income tax but minimum distributions are not required for Gifts of appreciated assets are generally de-

Gifts to donor advised funds and 509(a)(3) supporting organizations do not qualify for the CARES ACT provisions.

Because there are many factors that can influence your income tax situation, it is always advisable to consult your accountant or other tax professional.