A Strong Start for the Community
Building Faith, Character, and Excellence
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Saint Joe Boasts Four National Merit Semi Finalists
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On September 12th the National Merit Scholarship Corporation announced their Semifinalists, among them four Saint Joseph High School seniors.
Tomas Aguilar-Fraga, Peter Amat, Nicholas Andrysiak, and Margaret Barrett (pictured left to right) stood out among over 1.6 million entrants due to their academic records, recommendations, essays, and test scores. Semifinalists represent less than one percent of high school seniors and have the opportunity to become Finalists eligible for the National Merit Scholarships pool offering over $31 million in scholarships this spring. Congratulations and good luck!
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Welcome back to another incredible year at Saint Joseph High School!
With the advent of the new student-led service club, Aidan’s Masterpiece, our community is endeavoring to achieve far greater service projects and initiatives than ever before. The list of pre-approved service sites is posted on the SJHS
Canvas
“Christian Service” website, along with the full description of the Christian Service Curriculum. While Christian Service Hour Sheets are currently on the site, we will soon transition to a digital program – details of which will be shared in a future edition of Soundings.
Please be aware that the first set of five Christian Service hours will be due and collected during Flex Period on Tuesday, October 3rd.
Upcoming service opportunities are announced and posted on
Canvas
and our weekly public broadcasting systems; however, students are encouraged to scan the list of over 90 pre-approved service sites to reach out and schedule their hours at the service location of their choice at any time.
If you have any questions, please email
Kathy Kershner
, Christian Service Coordinator.
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Aidan's Masterpiece is a call to service honoring Aidan Short, a former student whose life was tragically taken in a car accident in March 2018. Aidan loved working with children and brought joy to all his endeavors. Aidan's Masterpiece encourages others to take up his mission of service and making the world a better place.
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Girls'
Golf Takes First NIC Title with Complete Team Performance
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Indian Girls’ Golf won their first Northern Indiana Conference (NIC) championship on September 10
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with an inspired team effort featuring all five golfers in the top 10. Sophomore Katie Kloska led the way, tying for the low individual score at 79 before finishing second overall.
Rounding out the Indian finishes were sophomore Bella Saratore (fourth overall) and seniors Rose Veldman (fifth overall), Claire Kloska (sixth overall), and Lexi Kilcoin (ninth overall). Sectional play begins on Saturday, September 15
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at Knollwood Country Club.
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Just in time for Homecoming Week!
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Key Dates and Initiatives from the Counseling Office
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Sunday, Sept. 16:
Billy Vail College Financial Planning Presentation, 4-5:30pm (all grades)
Sunday, Sept. 16, 23, and 30:
SAT Prep Course with Dr. Carlin, 6:10-8:30pm
Sept. 24-28: College Go! Week:
Be on the lookout for our awesome activities this week - Including a good morning in the parking lots.
Friday, Sept. 28:
Free College Application Day for participating Indiana schools.
Learn more here!
Monday, October 1:
FAFSA opens
Tuesday, October 2:
Senior Parent Evening (after Josten's/Senior class presentation)
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Suicide Prevention Week:
The Suicide Prevention Center's (SPC)
mission is to prevent suicide through education, training and community wide awareness. In the U.S. over 44,000 people die by suicide each year with an estimated one million attempts. It's the second leading cause of death for youth aged 15-24 in Indiana, and the 10th leading cause of death overall in the U.S.
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Host Families Needed This Fall!
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Saint Joe is seeking host families for exchange students coming to South Bend beginning October 13. Jump the World Experiencias Interculturales and Inspired Gateways bring students from Guatemala and France, respectively, for an eight-week program ending November 10.
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Students and Faculty Receive Community Award Recognition from SJHS
Prior to September 14th's All-School Mass, Ellie Kostielney-Hurley, Mitchell Coleman, and Mrs. Kristie Alter graciously accepted female, male, and faculty/staff Community Awards from Principal John Kennedy following nominations from their peers.
Ellie, the Senior Class President, is active with the National Honors Society, Tennis, GREIA tutoring, peer mentoring, and Right to Life. She is on the Saint Joe Retreat Team and CORE Team for the Christ the King Youth Group, where she performed two week-long mission trips this past summer teaching bible study.
Mitchell is a four-year member of the baseball team who serves as a leader in Aidan’s Masterpiece. He is involved with student ambassadors and peer mentoring, while also performing service work for Catholic Charities and serving on the Saint Joe Catholic Identity Committee.
A devoted mother of two, Mrs. Kristie Alter exhibits her passion for learning and teaching daily in her classroom through her dedication to her students. She is a member of the Social Studies Department, leader of the Freshman Summer Skills Camp, and Freshman Class Moderator.
Congratulations and thank you all so much for your service to both Saint Joe and the community!
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Saint Joseph High School | 574.233.6137 | 453 N Notre Dame Ave, South Bend IN 46617 | www.saintjoehigh.com
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