Wilkins Family Testimonial Dear SJNMA Leadership/Faculty/Clergy/Staff: Our family is beyond grateful for all that each one of you gave in your efforts to welcome families during Families Weekend back in October. We not only felt like the “red carpet was rolled out” but also felt an instant connection to staff, students, and other families by the atmosphere each one of you were integral in creating that weekend. In the two short months that our son had been a student at SJNMA this school year, we felt more a part of the SJNMA community than we ever did with our son’s previous school in 2.5 years! We left Delafield feeling like we were a part of something special and so thankful that our son is benefiting from the exceptional education and training that SJNMA offers. What you are providing is not just a superior education but also the training-up of men and women who will leave as leaders, serving in their respective communities. It is a unique and worthy mission that you have each signed up for in working for SJNMA. We can say that your hard work truly pays off in the results that we have seen in our son.
Before the start of his first year at SJNMA, Josh Wilkins 2022 successfully completed Raider School.
Reflecting back on the Families Weekend and the time that went into the planning of the parades, meals, Senior ceremony, church service, conferences, athletic events, and family activities was not only noticed but also very much appreciated by our family. Every adult on campus (from staff to groundskeeping to cadet store to cafeteria) was so professional, friendly, and put their best foot forward. We were also impressed by the student body...greeting us with eye contact, confidence, and smiles; offering help; and engaging in conversation. Wow! We are beyond impressed with the work being done at SJNMA. Each adult and student leader is visibly committed to ensuring that the cadets and prefects who pass through your doors daily are held to accountability; are expected to give their best effort; and are being pushed to “rise to the top!” We can speak to that culture of success, leadership, and maturity by how we have witnessed our son transform in the few months he has been a student at SJNMA. We couldn’t be happier and prouder! To see your own child excel, get involved, and shine after having been in an environment where mediocrity and anonymity was acceptable is the best gift in the world! SJNMA is the best thing that has happened in our son’s life. Thank you for doing what you do every day to make a difference in the lives of each SJNMA student. God bless your efforts! With immense appreciation, Karla and Forrest Wilkins
Josh, age 2 ½
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