A Letter From the President

Dear

Saint Joe’s Community,

Believe it or not we are more than halfway through yet another successful school year. Where has the time gone? Over the course of the academic year I have been filled with pride and joy by the recognition and accomplishments achieved by our Saint Joseph Falcons. Our classrooms are filled with students pushing the limits of academic excellence. Our clubs continue to bring home awards, while our athletic programs earn division and conference championships, with dreams of statewide titles in the not too distant future. I could not be more proud of our young men.

While our students deserve a great deal of credit for these honors, they wouldn’t be where they are without the dedication of our Principal, Anne Rivera, and our Partners in Mission. They strive for excellence on a daily basis and it shows in the results.

The theme of the 2022 Annual Report is “The Habit of Excellence.” Back in 1961, when Saint Joe’s was founded by the Brothers of the Sacred Heart, excellence was the primary goal. Since then, we have taken that value from a goal and turned it into a habit. This publication contains just a few examples of the Saint Joseph Habit of Excellence. Some of the highlights in our report include:

25 Years of Brotherhood - Brother Gary Humes, S.C. has been a part of Saint Joseph history for more than 19 years. After getting his start in Metuchen back in the 1990s, Brother Gary returned to campus in 2014 and continues to place his mark on every student on campus. Brother Gary recently celebrated the 25th anniversary of his initial vows.

Falcons in the Military - Saint Joe’s has a rich history of sending our best and brightest on to military service. We spoke with three Falcons from the Classes of 2018, 2022 and 2023 about how their Saint Joseph journey to excellence took them to leadership opportunities in the military.

Young Alumni Giving - A commitment to giving back is one of the core formation lessons taught to Saint Joe’s students from the time they step foot onto campus during their freshman year. Once our students graduate, many continue to support the school in a variety of ways. We met with four recent graduates and discussed their commitment to supporting Saint Joe’s now and into the future.

Remembering the Past With the Future - Major parts of our past are remembered each year when scholarships are awarded by friends and family of Falcons past to young men just starting their Saint Joe’s journey. The Thomas “Pops” Ryan Scholarship memorializes a former Partner in Mission who made an impact on generations of Falcons.

I firmly believe that there is no better high school in New Jersey for young men than Saint Joseph. As you review the articles and information found in this Annual Report, I ask you to think back to your time or your son’s time at Saint Joe’s and recount the impact the journey to excellence had on you or your son. Our alumni and parents set the foundation for today’s students. Without you the Habit of Excellence would still just be a goal. Today, it is a lifestyle.

Gratefully,

John G. Nolan, Jr. President Ametur Cor Jesu, Ametur Cor Mariae!