Letter from the President

Dear WJA Community, The story of the Washington Jesuit Academy is over 20 years in the making, and it is just beginning.

Two decades of applying a successful education model and transforming the lives of our students and families is momentous. This special time warrants a pause to reflect on Today, Tomorrow, and Forever at the Washington Jesuit Academy.

Every chapter of our story is a masterful creation, first authored by the individuals who joined together over 20 years ago and asked “What more can we do?” Our students, teachers, families, alumni, benefactors, and the entire community give true meaning to Today, Tomorrow, and Forever.

Our story is their story.

Each student contributes unique gifts, perspective, and energy and we educate and care for them accordingly. Our teachers are experts at their craft. They hold students to a high standard and give them every tool to pursue a lifetime of success. Our families understand and share our commitment to their sons’ education and form a partnership with us to best support their students.

Our alumni return to Varnum Street and share not only their stories of success and perseverance, but visit with former teachers, bond with current students, and take comfort in the feelings of safety and community that emanate from every classroom and hallway.

Our story persists because of the philanthropic spirit of our benefactors who understand the transformative nature of our students’ experiences and wholeheartedly believe in our Today, Tomorrow, and Forever. Your investment in students today creates leaders of tomorrow and forges a legacy for the Academy and all who are educated here, forever.

We remain humbled and deeply appreciative for our benefactors’ support, without which, we would be sharing a vastly different story. Thank you to all those who have invested in WJA by way of capital, time, resources, expertise, and all the intangible ways that we know you are supporting our mission.

The impact of our community’s generosity will be detailed in this publication, as we turn the pages through over two decades of support for the Washington Jesuit Academy and celebrate all who are part of our Today, Tomorrow, and Forever. Thank you for being a part of our story. There is much more to come!

Sincerely,

Marcus Washington, President