The class of 2018 celebrated its commencement on Thursday, June 14, 2018 at St. Teresa of Avila church.

Our commencement speaker was alumnus Ryan Emmanuel, BJP Class of 2013.  As a student at BJP, Ryan earned honors every marking period, and BJP honors 7 times.  After graduating, Ryan went on to Cristo Rey New York where he continued to earn honors.  While in high school, he participated in Minds Matter, a college access program, was president of the Modern Improv. Music Association, co-captain for the baseball team for three seasons, and continued to come back to BJP to volunteer both in the classroom tutoring students and helping lead sports and activities. Ryan just finished his freshman year at Fordham University's School of Business, receiving a full ride scholarship through the HEOP program. Thank you Ryan for inspiring our graduates.

This class of 23 students was offered scholarships worth more than $240,000.00 and accepted in excess of $172,000.00. The following Catholic schools will welcome our alumni this September: Bishop Loughlin High School, Cristo Rey Brooklyn, Cristo Rey New York, Fontbonne Hall Academy, Loyola School, Nazareth High School, Notre Dame High School, St. Jean Baptiste High School, St. Vincent Ferrer High School, Xaverian High School, and Xavier High School. Additionally, the following public high schools will welcome our alumni this September: Brooklyn High School of the Arts, Clara Barton High School, Edward Murrow High School, Providence High School (NC), Science Skills Center High School, and Uniondale High School (LI). Our Graduate Support Director will stay in touch with them through this important transition and monitor their continued academic successes. After many years of preparation, in the classroom and at summer camp, we are proud and excited for them to take the next step on their education journey.