On Wednesday, officials of the National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC®) announced the names of over 16,000 Semifinalists in the 68th annual National Merit® Scholarship Program. These academically talented high school seniors have an opportunity to continue in the competition for some 7,250 National Merit Scholarships worth nearly $28 million that will be offered next spring. 

High school juniors entered the 2023 National Merit® Scholarship Program by taking the 2021 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT®). The nationwide pool of Semifinalists, representing less than one percent of U.S. high school seniors, includes the highest-scoring entrants in each state.

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Each year the College Board National Recognition Program recognizes students who have a GPA of 3.5 or higher and have excelled on the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT®) or PSAT 10, or earned a score of 3 or higher on two or more AP Exams; and are African American or Black, Hispanic American or Latinx, Indigenous, and/or attend school in a rural area or small town. 

These students earn academic honors that can be included on college and scholarship applications and connect them with universities across the country, helping them stand out during the admissions process and allowing them to apply for additional college scholarships.

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The College Counseling Department, in partnership with College Now, will hold a virtual financial aid information night on Wednesday, September 21 from 6:30-8 p.m. This meeting is for the parents/guardians of the Class of 2023.

Link to the Zoom Meeting: Join now

Meeting ID: 363 859 1268

Passcode: 2ZXb9D

The Saint Joseph Academy community gathered yesterday in small groups for the “Learn to Love” summer reading program discussions. Over the summer, students were given a choice of 15 books that centered around the theme of Personal Integrity to read. 

Discussion questions included: 

• How do you define integrity? How do you know if someone has integrity? Can you name anyone who exemplifies integrity? 
• Which of the characters in the book display integrity and how? Which of the characters in the book fail to display integrity and how? 
• What connections can you make between situations in the book and your own experiences? 
• How have you demonstrated integrity in the past? What were you feeling at the time? What caused you to make the decisions you did? How did your actions affect you and others? 

Discussions provided the community the opportunity to build relationships with each other, learn more about Personal Integrity and explore new reading options. 

To celebrate the Congregation of St. Joseph’s Founders’ Day, on Saturday, October 15, from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. are invited to help serve the dear neighbor.

All members of the Saint Joseph Academy Community, particularly alumnae and parents, as well as faculty, staff, students and siblings, are invited to serve our dear neighbors in partnership with the West Park Kamm’s Neighborhood Development organization. Work will primarily involve neighborhood beautification such as weeding along Lorain Ave. A project with the Cleveland Metroparks is also a possibility if there is sufficient interest.

Please sign up here by Wednesday, October 12. Contact Saint Joseph Academy Vice President of Mission Dr. Jessica Wrobleski with questions. 

The Jaguar Jackpot is Saint Joseph Academy’s online raffle fundraiser designed to benefit each and every young woman attending the Academy. Every Saint Joseph Academy student receives a “virtual scholarship” that covers the gap between tuition and the actual cost of an Academy education. The Jaguar Jackpot helps fill that gap.

The Jaguar Jackpot online raffle kicked off on Wednesday, September 14. Each student is responsible for selling 30 single tickets online at $10 each ($300). Upon reaching this quota, her name will also be placed in a special drawing for a $2,000 tuition credit for the 2022-2023 school year. The Grand Prize Drawing will be Wednesday, October 19. 

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Join us on Thursday, September 22, 6 p.m. in Fitzmaurice Hall for an informational meeting about “Celebrate the Academy.” This annual gala is Saint Joseph Academy’s most anticipated event of the year, bringing together students, families, alumnae and friends to celebrate our special community.

Serving as a volunteer to help plan and become engaged as a parent/guardian will enrich your own experience and will support your daughter’s education. Please RSVP to Development Director Mrs. Melissa Murphy.

Accomplishments: Shannon was accepted to the Cleveland Orchestra Youth Orchestra (COYO).

COYO “is one of only a few youth orchestras in the world that operates under the auspices of a top tier professional orchestra.” COYO selects approximately 100 musicians from “40 communities in 11 countries across Northern Ohio.” As a member of COYO, Shannon will play clarinet in four performances. 

Shannon began playing the clarinet in fourth grade. “My favorite part of playing the clarinet is having the opportunity to play in many ensembles and getting to experience new challenges,” Shannon said. “I also enjoy meeting new people who share the same love for music as me.”

“When I found out I was accepted I was very excited and it still doesn't feel real. I've never been in an ensemble like this before, and I know I have to work hard, but I'm very excited to be able to make music with this group of talented musicians,” Shannon said. “It's fun to see what everyone's background is and why they play music.” 

Activities and Interests: At Saint Joseph Academy, Shannon is a member of the Concert Band, Jazz Band and Orchestra. She is a member of Winter Guard and is an Academy Ambassador. Shannon is also the Field Commander of the St. Edward High School Marching Band and a member of the St. Edward High School’s Symphonic Band, Jazz Ensemble and Pit Orchestra. She is also a member of the Cleveland Youth Wind Symphony.  

Future career interests: Shannon plans to major in Music Education and Clarinet Performance. 

The Varsity tennis team traveled to Amherst on Monday, and came away with a 4-1 victory. Sophia Mrosko ’23/Geneva Uhlenbrock ’24 opened the scoring for the Jaguars with a 6-0, 6-1 win at second doubles. Zari Newell ’26 fell at second singles to a strong senior opponent who had played #1 for the Comets the previous three seasons. Ella Kowalski ’26 then pushed the Jaguars back ahead with her fourth consecutive singles win in the #3 spot.

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Last Saturday, the Cross Country team traveled to Walsh Jesuit High School to participate in the Pat Ritchie Invitational. The day began with the JV squad bringing home a resounding win by taking 4 of the top 5 places and beating 2nd place by 30 points in the seven team field. Anna Khuri ’23 led the way with her second place finish followed closely by Addy McGee ’25 in third, Elise Larsen ’23 in fourth, and Alexia Wenzel ’23 in 5th. To finish the scoring, Sophie Jane Eldridge ’25 finished 12th overall in the race.

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The Soccer team continued their unbeaten run with a 1-1 tie with the Shaker Heights High School Raiders this past Saturday. The Jaguars were able to strike first in the opening five minutes of the game with a goal by Kaylee Synk ’25 and assisted by Andrea Miron-Minert ’24. However, the Raiders were able to strike back midway through the first half. 

The Jaguars had a handful of decent opportunities to re-take the lead in the second half but were unable to capitalize. The game ended in a hard-fought tie.

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The Saint Joseph Academy Volleyball team showed its grit and determination at the Louisville Invitational Volleyball Tournament (LIVT) this past weekend, finishing 3-2 overall. LIVT is one the top tournaments in the country. 

This year’s tournament showcased talent from 24 different high schools, 14 of which have won a state championship in previous years. States with teams represented at the tournament included Kentucky, Ohio, Tennessee, Georgia, Florida and North Carolina. The Jaguars earned a spot in the gold bracket during tournament play on Sunday (September 11) and finished in 6th place.

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