February 14, 2025

Welcome from the Director of Enrollment

Dear Families,

As we journey through the heart of winter, we are reminded that even in the coldest and darkest days, God’s light continues to shine upon us. For me God’s light shines in every Saint Joe student filling the school with energy. The hallways and classrooms are vibrant with students and faculty engaged in studies. Saint Joe students are engaged in outside activities tied to their co-curricular interests.

The beauty of this season teaches us patience, resilience, and the importance of faith as we await the renewal of spring.

I choose to find gratitude and warmth in our community through the strength of prayer and hope in the promise of Christ’s love that is engrained in each of us. 



May we extend kindness to those in need, support one another in our studies and daily lives!

Blessings,

Sue Ushela

Director of Enrollment

What an amazing Spirit and Catholic Schools Week! Our students showed incredible creativity, joy, and school spirit throughout the week. From themed dress-up days to meaningful activities, it was a great way for our school community to come together and celebrate.

On the final day of Catholic Schools Week, we celebrated our incredible faculty and staff with a coffee cart to show our appreciation. Thank you for your dedication, passion, and commitment to our students and community!

Congratulations to Serena Miller on being awarded the prestigious Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship! This incredible honor provides four years of full tuition to any accredited private or public university in the state of Indiana.

Congratulations to Charles Helm, Anna Pruitt, Mae Sollmann, and Declan Gallagher on being named Rising Stars by the Indiana Association of School Principals. Rising Stars of Indiana recognizes juniors for academic achievement and their contribution to the school community.

Saint Joe Theatre is hitting the home stretch in this year’s production of Anything Goes! This timely and humorous classic is not only entertaining but is also challenging our theatre students to expand their skills. Don’t miss this high-energy production filled with unforgettable music, comedy, and show-stopping performances! You can follow along behind the scenes to see the show progress by following the Saint Joe Theatre Instagram here.

Show dates are February 27, 28 at 7:00 p.m, and March 1 at 2:00 p.m. at Everest-Rohrer Fine Arts Building at Bethel University. Tickets are sold for $5 cash only at the door.

Discover Saint Joe Day is approaching! A day to experience a sampling of Saint Joe High School for 7th grade students. All 7th grade students from Saint Joseph High School feeder schools will attend. If you have a 7th grade student who attends a public school, another private school or a non-feeder Catholic school, reserve a spot to attend this day.

What an unforgettable Homecoming week! Our students showed outstanding school spirit, making it a celebration to remember.

Congratulations to the entire Homecoming Court and to this year’s King and Queen, Nick Nguyen and Paige Goben! 

The Quiz Bowl team dominated the regional tournament with a 9-1 record, defeating top teams like Penn and Culver Academies. They avenged an earlier loss by beating Adams 415-215 in the final. Congratulations to Teddy Berente, Cormac Kennedy, Cole Kurzhal, Joey Neeser, and Brenden Willamowski! On to state at Purdue on March 8!

Dr. Andrews' Biology 1 Honors students studied ocean acidification and its impact on marine life. They measured pH levels of water samples and conducted a virtual sea urchin lab using eggs to model shell weakening in acidic conditions. After 24 hours, they observed weakened shells, toxin absorption, and swelling.

Dr. Andrews' PLTW Human Body Systems students are diving into the nervous system. They explored its major divisions with the Anatomage table, dissected sheep brains, and will study neurons, reflexes, and neurotoxicity using nematodes.

Mrs. Germann’s German 2 students practiced prepositions of location during a fun scavenger hunt, designing clues and applying language skills in a hands-on, memorable way. 

Congratulations to Mathlete Captain Run Li for winning an intense head-to-head competition! Every detail mattered, and a single move made all the difference.

Mr. Shelley's French 1 students recently celebrated La Chandeleur (France's national crêpe day) by making crêpes as a class.

We are proud to welcome 32 outstanding students as the newest members of the Spanish Honor Society at Saint Joe! Special thanks to our incredible officers for their leadership and commitment in making this ceremony meaningful.

Congratulations to the seven exceptional students recently inducted into the French Honor Society at Saint Joe!

Congratulations to our National Honor Society inductees! A special shoutout to the officers who led a beautiful and inspiring ceremony. We are so proud of each and every one of you!

Interested in playing college sports?

Please join us for the 3rd Annual Saint Joe College Athletics Recruiting Seminar - Wednesday, February 19 at 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. in the Leep Dining Hall.

Guess Speakers:

Mrs. Dana Strabavy - Director of Saint Joe Department of Counseling

Mr. Carlton Lyons - Academic Services for Student-Athletes, University of Notre Dame

Coach John Marovich - Head Women's Soccer Coach - Valparaiso University.

Coach Ryan Moore - Founder of On Track College Advising

Coach Ken Nuber - Head Women's Soccer Coach - University of Saint Francis

Coach John Smolinski - Director of Saint Joe Marketing and Communications

Mr. Stephen Anthony - Saint Joe AD; Former college coach and athletics administrator

Follow @SaintJoeSports on X, Instagram, and Facebook.

New issues of Prospective Soundings will be sent monthly.

If you know someone interested in receiving Prospective Soundings please direct them to our inquiry form or email Director of Enrollment, Sue Ushela.