Friends,

During this Ignatian Year, we have been asked to identify where we see Christ in our lives. I see Christ each and every day in our young men, our faculty and staff, and the entire BC High community. I give thanks for the blessing of relationship and the ways in which we have stayed connected through the challenges of this pandemic. It's hard to believe two years ago we made the difficult decision to close our doors for a "deep clean." It is even harder to capture the many times we have had to reimagine ideas and pivot over the past two years as well. I'm thankful that our tremendous faculty and staff have continued to work hard to ensure our students feel loved and supported.

I'm grateful that our students are thriving in the classroom and college acceptances are pouring in, our athletic teams are chalking up wins and playoffs will soon start, the arts are flourishing and life outside the classroom is bustling. We are thrilled to wish our students well as they head to Rome for February vacation -- our first trip in two years!
 
I feel blessed that as our nation celebrates Black History Month each February, the BC High community finds ways to recognize its' importance as well. It's only timely that I share our bi-annual update on diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are proud that our faculty, staff, students, and parents have risen to the challenge and embraced these important Institutional goals. I was overwhelmed with emotion by the annual MLK, Jr. Prayer Service in January, which was student driven. The resiliency they showed as we had to pivot at the last minute to a virtual service again this year was a testament to their character and determination. I hope you'll take the time to watch the service and applaud these young men for their commitment to this important event. 
 
I am blessed to have been renewed by the Board of Trustees, as the president of BC High for another five years in partnership with Fr. Michael McFarland, SJ who will continue to serve as the board chair. Together, our collaborative spirit and shared belief in the importance of a BC High and Jesuit education provides an exciting opportunity as we embark on the priorities of our strategic plan Vision 2026: In Pursuit of Depth & Human Excellence.
 
As we prepare for the Lenten season, a time of fasting and preparation, I hope you find time to reflect and consider where you find Christ each day. Please join us as we celebrate Lent and the Ignatian Year.
AMDG,

Grace Regan P'12
BC High's Next Strategic Plan
Vision 2026: In Pursuit of Depth & Human Excellence
At the January 8 Board of Trustees meeting, the new strategic plan for BC High was approved. I am excited to share it with you today. In partnership with the Board, the leadership team engaged in the strategic planning process which was a terrific way to prioritize what will propel us forward for the next generation. Together, we have developed a bold vision for the future of the school and one that aligns with and supports the principles of a Jesuit, Catholic education.

Our priorities over the next five years include providing transformative experiences in the pursuit of human excellence; recruiting, supporting, and retaining faculty and staff who are deeply committed to the school’s mission and values; attracting a diverse student body that embraces and furthers the Jesuit, Catholic tradition; enhancing and building state-of-the-art facilities to accommodate student needs; and strengthening the school and its students as a leaders in Boston and beyond.

Two priorities that I am particularly proud to present today are the House System and the Campus Master Plan. I will continue to share new information after each of the quarterly Board meetings and I invite you to visit the Strategic Plan website for more timely updates.
The House System is an important way for a large school like ours to feel smaller and for our young men to feel known and loved on a deeper level. We are creating 'community within a community' as a way to strengthen these important relationships.

The last two years have demonstrated, perhaps more than any other time, the importance of cura personalis – care for the whole person – and with it our core responsibility to develop and further relationships and experiences that best support spiritual and intellectual growth and overall student wellness.

Click here to learn more about the house system.
The Strategic Plan prioritizes the development and enhancement of new wellness facilities and technologies with a comprehensive Campus Master Plan that will further help address student health and wellbeing. This includes renovation and expansions of existing spaces and development of new areas, including the stadium, innovation space and athletic facilities.

Phase One of the project will include:
  • Fence & Signage Project
  • Stadium Project
  • Maintenance Facility
Shields Center for Innovation Presents:
Health Care in the Hub
I hope you'll join us for the next event from the Shields Center for Innovation -- Health Care in the Hub, featuring leaders in health care. Michael Gaines, Robbie Greenglass, and Kate Walsh will join together for an online conversation led by Jack Connors Jr., to discuss health care innovation in Boston and beyond.

Join us on Wednesday, March 2, 2022 at 12 p.m. ET for Health Care in the Hub.
Athletics Launches New Website
We are excited to share that we have launched a new athletics website! Visit www.bchigheagles.com for the latest news and updates on the Eagles. Our student-athletes are gearing up for playoff season. Check out the latest schedules and come cheer on the Eagles soon!
An Update From the Enrollment Office!
We are excited to share that acceptances for a terrific group of prospective 9th grade Eagles has been sent out. We are eager to welcome this talented, diverse group of students back to BC High for in-person Revisit Days in the coming weeks.

Our transfer and middle school acceptances will be going out in the mail soon too!

Though our application deadlines have passed, please contact the Enrollment team to speak to someone directly about the process.
BC Hire: Career Connections
BC Hire Career Connections has become a terrific program for our young alumni. This year, we have welcomed back alumni speakers to in-person luncheons for our current students as well. These programs help strengthen the alumni network and set BC High apart from other schools.

BC Hire Career Connectios supports BC High’s current students and young alumni in securing meaningful summer jobs and internships, laying the groundwork for career success. Many of these internship opportunities are provided by the powerful BC High Alumni Network and our highly engaged parent community, while others are offered by firms in Greater Boston.

For more information, contact Kenny Delino '17, Assistant Director of Alumni Relations, kdelino@bchigh.edu or visit the BC Hire page.
Save the Date for Upcoming Alumni Events!
In-person events are back and we cant wait to see you! We have a full slate of events over the next few months. If you find yourself in the area, we would love to have you join us!

March Alumni Receptions in Florida
  • Naples - 03/08
  • Sarasota - 03/09
  • Palm Beach - 03/10

BC Hire Career Conversations: February 23, 2022, 12:00 -- virtual
Navigating the Job and Internship Search. Brian Coogan ’95, Innovation Leader at Fidelity Investments will serve as the moderator of the conversation while Patrick Bulger ’17, Associate at L.E.K. Consulting and Patrick Jennings ’17, Analyst at BlackRock, will walk us through their career path and some of their tips for making a successful career transition. 

Legacy Breakfast: March 30, 2002, 8:00 a.m. -- BC High
The annual alumni and son Legacy Breakfast returns this year. We are pleased to welcome back fathers and/or grandfathers and sons to this wonderful event. Check out the website for more details!
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