5-12-17 Weekly Newsletter

SJA E-NEWS | May 12, 2017 In This Issue Student Spotlight College Corner Seniors Proudly Announce College Acceptance Choices Happy Mother's Day! Jazz and Cabaret Concert Is Next Thursday English Students Gain Real World Experience from Leader in Law Parents: Help Us Ensure Safe Prom, Graduation Season Parents, Step Up to the Challenge!

Find Your Graduation and Mother's Day Gifts at the Paw Prints Store!

Parents: At-A-Glance Saturday, May 13 Saint Joseph Academy and Paw Prints Store Booth at the Hooley Kamm's Corner, Noon-6 p.m.

Wednesday, May 17 Seniors' Last Day and Parade

Thursday, May 18 Senior Final Exams Jazz and Cabaret Night Auditorium, 7-9:30 p.m.

Friday, May 19 Senior Final Exams

Saturday, May 20 Senior Prom Windows on the River Banquet, Downtown, 6-11 p.m.

After Prom BOSS Pro-Karting, 11:30 p.m.-2 a.m.

8th Grade Honors Algebra Earn Your Spots Jaguar 5K Race/1-Mile Walk Sports Highlights

Quick Links School Calendar Paw Prints Store Calendar

Wednesday, May 24 Awards Assembly Final Exams/End of Second Semester

Thursday, May 25 Final Exams/End of Second Semester

Visit Us at The Hooley Tomorrow, May 13!

Saint Joseph Academy will again be represented at the annual "West Park's Homecoming Celebration," better known as the annual "The Hooley on Kamm's Corners.™" The celebration on Lorain Avenue at Kamm's Corners kicks off tomorrow, Saturday, May 13, from 12 p.m.8 p.m. "Hooley" is Irish slang for party or celebration.

L-R: Kailah Gordan '19, Claire Forrestal '18 and Bri Scebbi '17 at The Hooley 2016

The day features live music, food, entertainment and activities for all ages. Be sure to stop by the Saint Joseph Academy Booth to purchase spiritwear or to learn more about our upcoming events. Children can even get their faces painted by Saint Joseph Academy students! For complete information on this free event, please click here.

Happy Mother's Day!

Tree Night and Baccalaureate Mass, 6-7 p.m.

This weekend, Saint Joseph Academy wishes all mothers and mother-figures a blessed Mother's Day!

Friday, May 26

Jazz and Cabaret Concert Is Next Thursday

Senior Brunch, 8:30-11 a.m.

Don't miss the annual "Jazz and Cabaret Night," being held in the Auditorium on Thursday, May 18, at 7 p.m. This program will feature the Jazz Band, Show Choir, Academy Chorale and Handbell Ensemble.

Farewell Mass, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.

Monday, May 29 "Earn Your Spots 5K & 1-Mile Race", Saint Joseph Academy, 9 a.m.

L-R: Seniors Alyssa Kissel, Carol Hall, Jenna Prahst and Maya Cundiff

Memorial Day/No School/Office Closed

Tuesday, May 30 Teacher Professional Day/No School/Office Open Walk of the Roses, Rocky River Drive, 6:30-7 p.m.

Graduation, Our Lady of Angels, 7-9 p.m.

Student Spotlight

Students Hold Blood Drive to Support American Red Cross This week, Key Club held their final Blood Drive of the school year for the American Red Cross. "The need for blood donation is constant. By donating blood, a person can save up to three lives. When people give blood, it isn't just for surgery--it is for mothers who may have just given birth, people who have gone through chemotherapy and more. It is important to give back because you never know when you or someone you know and love may need blood or who you are helping," shared Key Club President Marisa Petticord '17.

L-R: Erica Bryson '18, Sarah Skodny '18 and Myranda Torres '18

Help Us Ensure Safe Prom, Graduation Season Administrators from six area Catholic high schools are jointly asking Senior parents to help ensure a safe and happy prom and graduation season. As part of an educational effort, the administrators have composed a letter outlining the details of the 1989 Amendment to the Ohio Revised Code, commonly known as the "Keg Law," that holds individuals responsible for underage drinking on property under their control. Senior parents, please click here to read the letter.

Name: Stephanie Rolon '18 Accomplishments: Stephanie Rolon '18 is involved with the Lexus Eco Challenge team and Robotics team. "This competition season for Lexus Eco Challenge, we won the first round and we were awarded $10,000.

Winning this competition is what I am most proud of this year," stated Stephanie.

During the Robotics competition season, my team decided to take apart

We Are Almost To Our Goal But Time Is Running Out! If at least 25% of our parents make a donation of $25 or more to the Annual Fund, we will receive a $25,000 challenge gift.

If you are one of the many that have already made a Parent Challenge gift, thank you! If you haven't participated yet, your gift will help us secure our $25,000 gift. Your donation, combined with hundreds of other parents, will make a true impact on Saint Joseph Academy!

The Annual Fund helps Saint Joseph Academy provide outstanding academic, fine arts and athletic programs, scholarships, tools and support for our faculty and staff, service opportunities for our students and more.

Step up to the challenge and donate to the Annual Fund today.

Step up the challenge today by clicking here.

our robot and build a new robot in four school days.

We managed to complete it for our competition at Cleveland State University and we came out strong in 18th place out of 60 other teams. I want to thank Science teacher Mrs. Mary Ellen Foley Scott '76 for giving me the opportunity to participate on the Robotics team and the Lexus Eco Challenge team. Thank you for being an awesome teacher," shared Stephanie.

All donations must be received by June 1, 2017 in order to qualify for the Parent Challenge.

Activities & Interests: Stephanie is involved with the Spanish Club and is a switch hitter on a club softball league.

College Corner

8th Grade Honors Algebra I Saint Joseph Academy will once again offer an Honors Algebra I course for girls who will be in eighth grade during the 2017-18 school year. Students will experience a high school level class and upon successful completion, they will receive one high school credit in mathematics, which may transfer to any high School: Stonehill College

school. The course is intended to accelerate eighth grade students who are

Location: Easton, MA (10 hours from Cleveland) Suburban Boston Catholic

high school level mathematics.

Enrollment: 2,600 undergraduates Strongest Programs: Biology, Business Administration, Political Science and Pre-Professional Programs Fun Facts: The school mascot, Skyhawk, is not a reference to either a bird or animal. It pays homage to a type of airplane that Frederick Ames allowed to land on his property (what is now the main campus) during World War I.

talented in mathematics, so that they have the opportunity to take five full years of

The total cost of the course is $350 for the school year, which includes a $25 registration fee.

Please complete the registration form and submit the $25 deposit

by Friday, June 16.

Parents and students can find additional information about the course and a registration form on the Saint Joseph Academy website by clicking here.

"Earn Your Spots Jaguar 5K Race/1-Mile Walk" Monday, May 29 Start your Memorial Day off by exercising and helping raise vital support for the Saint Joseph Academy Scholarship Fund!

The 5th Annual "Earn Your Spots Jaguar 5K Race/1-Mile Walk" is being held on Memorial Day, Monday, May 29 at 9 a.m. Cost is $25 for pre-registration (deadline 9 a.m. Friday, May 26), $15 for Saint Joseph Academy students (preregistration only) and $30 for race day registration. Please register for the event by clicking here. Students who participate in this event will be eligible for a wellness credit by documenting their participation.

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Volunteers are needed to help with both the pre-event planning and day of

logistics for the "Earn Your Spots 5K Race/1-Mile Walk" and Annual Golf Outing.

Interested in sponsorship opportunities? Please contact Alumnae Director Ms. Allison Busser '04 for these upcoming opportunities.

Sports Highlights Crew Captures Title at St. Mary's Laddie Cup Varsity crew captured the team championship at the St. Mary's Laddie Cup Regatta held in Orchard Lake, Michigan on Saturday.

The Jaguars captured the overall points trophy, scoring more points than every girls and boys teams. Click here for all the details.

The Jaguar Crew

The Jaguars turn their attention to the Midwest Scholastic Rowing Championships, held tomorrow, Saturday, May 13 at Dillon Lake in Nashport, Ohio.

Jaguar Lacrosse Tops Chardon The Varsity Jaguars had a strong win against Chardon on Tuesday as Saint Joseph Academy won 15-4. Goals were shared by thirteen different players, a tribute to the team's commitment to one another. Liz Heneghan '17 scored her first goal as a member of the attack team, along with fellow defenders Teresa Reardon '17 and Anna Fricker '18. Sarah Presley '17 scored her first goal, along with Lauren Koch '18, Bella Mastroianni '18 and Kaitlin Vasil '19.

Sophia Rechin '17 had two goals, along with Ella Calleri '19. Kayla Tomm '17 had a left handed goal. Kaitlyn Nieto '17 had a goal, as well as Libby Poole '19 and Emily Langel '20.

The Varsity Jaguar Lacrosse team

Jaguars Top Strongsville To Claim Sectional Title Saint Joseph Academy, behind seven first-inning runs and a strong relief appearance from pitcher Erin LaBoe '20, advanced to the district semifinals with a 15-2 win in five innings over Strongsville.

Saint Joseph Academy won with 14 hits, led by Maddie Kimble '17 and Hannah Nodge '19 with three hits a piece. Erin LaBoe '20 did not allow a baserunner in four innings in relief of Mallory Ambrosio '18.

Maddie Kimble '17

Ronain Heath '18 started the game with a walk and was driven in by a Maddie Kimble '17 double. Mackenzie Milligan '17 followed with a single that scored Maddie Kimble '17. After a Hannah Nodge '19 single and walks by Sydnie Whitaker '17 and Mary Carosella '20, Alison Lane '20 drove in a pair of runners with two outs. Maddie Kimble '17 then singled to score Mary Carosella '20 and Alison Lane '20 as the Jaguars hung a seven spot on the board in their opening inning.

The Jaguars would tack on three runs in the second inning keyed by a double from Mary Carosella '20 that scored Kylie Schmitz '19 and Andrea Horrocks '19. In the third, Sydnie Whitaker '17 had a two-run double which scored Hannah Nodge '19 and Andrea Horrocks '19. Maddie Kimble '17 led off the fourth with a triple and then scored on a single by Frankie Milosovic '20 who eventually scored as Elizabeth Maxwell '18 reached base.

The Jaguars will take on Parma High School on Tuesday, May 16 at 5:30 p.m. at Cuyahoga Community CollegeWest Campus in the second game of the district semifinal slate.

Jaguars Top Magnificat on the Track Saint Joseph Academy topped Magnificat in a dual meet 78-59. The Jaguars won all but one of the running events in the meet. Below are some highlights of the Jaguars' big dual meet win: Haley Morgan '19 won the 100 and 200 meter dashes Jessica Wrenn '17 won both the 100 meter and 300 meter hurdles Timmia Crayton-Prioleau '19 won the 400 meter dash Daniella Saul '17 won the 3200 meter run Annie Allen '20 won the 1600 meter run The Jaguars won all four relays:

Jessica Wrenn '17

4×100 (Molly Corrigan '19, Haley Morgan '19, Alexa Stringer '20 and Lauren Zawie '17) 4×200 (Molly Jarabek '20, Timmia Crayton-Prioleau '19, Haley Morgan '19, and Lauren Zawie '17) 4×400 (Maura Jordan '20, Timmia Crayton-Prioleau '19, Annie Allen '20 and Kate Pellegrino) 4×800 (Maggie Wagner '18, Olivia Battistoni '17, Amanda Keim '20 and Annie Allen '20) To check out photos, see scores from rugby, softball, crew or track and field or to see the schedules for the upcoming week, click here.

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