November 2022

Thank you for joining

in Giving Tuesday!

Thank you to all of you who responded to our Giving Tuesday campaign.  We are so grateful for those sharing their skills, making a matching gift and joining our giving circles for the Annual Fund with a total of $2,230.

Giving Tuesday is over for another year, but don't let that stop you from volunteering or giving back to the SCA community.  Remember the 5 Ways of Giving to SCA does not stop at Giving Tuesday! The students, faculty and staff appreciate all of the help and support from our alumnae and friends!

Kamilah Guerrero '19 tells students how Coding Club created a career path

 Kamilah with Sr. Pat Wolf, RSM '62

Kamilah Guerrero '19 recently returned to St. Catharine's to talk to students about how her learning coding at SCA influenced her to pursue cybersecurity in college and work on Riker's Island.

She is currently working to fix technology at Riker's as well as improving security. "Rikers was the best option for me because it allowed me to gain experience in the law enforcement field, and internship credits."

Currently a student at LaGuardia Community College, Kamilah plans to continue studying cybersecurity at John Jay College of Criminal Justice to prepare for a career in digital forensics with the NYPD.

At SCA, Kamilah studied coding as a junior. She credits Mrs. Sheree Petrignani, STEM teacher, with being a major influence on her life. "Mrs. Petrignani has opened a new door of curiosity into the field of STEM," Kamilah says. "I was introduced to just a small portion in her coding class I took back in my Junior year. It made me wonder what else is behind the scenes and if there is more to it. ... It played a big role in my decisions for my major and made me want to do what I know I am capable of. Getting to do computer science is not even a job. It feels more like a hobby because I enjoy doing it anytime I’m at work or at school."

Kamilah says SCA was very supportive of her as a student. She struggled with mental health issues and St. Catharine's worked with her to be sure she was able to graduate. "They made sure I was comfortable and that I can do the work without any struggle. I am so thankful for all teachers that supported me throughout those years in SCA."

Kamilah wants current students to know that making plans for the future while still in high school is very helpful. "Figure out what you want to focus on and if you don't have something in mind try different things and experiment to see what you like. Just know that you will make a lot of mistakes and its okay to make them. "Don’t hold back on what makes you passionate. Overcome the negative thoughts. Don't be scared and go the extra mile to reach the peak of what you know you're capable of."

New International Culture Club celebrates Culture Week

The International Culture Club's mission is to celebrate cultural diversity and recognize cultural differences. The club sponsored four days of activities to encourage conversation and understanding. Watch the video of Culture Week events.

Sharing at Thanksgiving

The SCA community gathered more than 3,500 non-perishable goods for the Thanksgiving Food Drive which supported Mercy Center in the South Bronx.

Gabriellia M. '23 participated in

the National Student Leadership Conference on Medicine & Health Care at the University of California, Berkeley

Gabriellia M. ‘23, a senior, was nominated to participate in the National Student Leadership Conference on Medicine & Health Care at the University of California, Berkeley this past summer. 

Calling the program amazing, Gabriellia says, “During the medicine and health program I participated in clinical rounds, learned surgical techniques, assisted with patient diagnosis and treatment, and listened to informative lectures. Not only did I learn about medicine but I also learned about leadership and what it takes to be a leader as a person wanting to work in the medical field.”

Gabriellia was surprised the program was so detailed and hands-on. She said the program took the students on trips to research labs and also found time to show the students around the area. She especially enjoyed the views from the pier.

As a senior, Gabriellia, who is part of the BridgeUp Program, is focused on applying to colleges to continue her path toward medical school. She credits her science teachers at St. Catharine’s as being an influence on her. “I want to become a doctor,” she says. “I look up to them to teach me everything I need to know to move onto the next step in my life to achieve what I want to become.”

Basketball season set to begin

Basketball season for the Varsity and JV teams will begin in December. Watch social media for news about both teams. Last year, the Varsity team

was the Archdiocese of New York and New York City Champions

Pathways Fall 2022

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Career Fair 2023