On Tuesday, members of the Saint Joseph Academy community came together for a Farewell Gathering for our international students from Guatemala, Alexia Tormo, Sofía Castillo, (María) Regina Schottler and Daniela López.

“Your presence has been a blessing to our community,” Principal Mr. Jeff Sutliff said. 

During the Farewell Gathering, students, faculty and staff shared stories of their experiences, what they will miss and what they learned from the experience. In a circle, each person shared one word to describe their experience. Words included new perspective, fun, job, happiness, friendship, connection, celebration, family and sisterhood. 

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On Friday, December 2, the Class of 2023 attended a performance of The Cleveland Orchestra at Severance Hall. This performance featured pieces written by English composers Edward Elgar and William Walton. 



Cleveland offers many cultural institutions including an orchestra that ranks among the top ten in the world. Each year, the Academy is thrilled to offer Seniors an opportunity to attend a free performance by this world-class orchestra before they graduate.

Final Exams for the first semester will take place on Thursday, December 15 and Friday, December 16, 8 a.m.-12:20 p.m. Below is the schedule for the exams.

Thursday, December 15

• A: 8-10:05 a.m.
• AP1: 8-9:25 a.m.
• AP2: 9:35-10:55 a.m.
• AP3: 11 a.m.-12:20 p.m.
• B: 10:20 a.m.-12:20 p.m

Friday. December 16

• C: 8-10:05 a.m.
• D: 10:20 a.m.-12:20 p.m.

All students are to report to school on exam days, including study hall students. Students will be dismissed from school at 12:20 p.m. Lunch in the Dining Hall will be available at 12:30 p.m. Items available for purchase include the grill, pizza, milk and Grab & Go. Please remind your daughters to get a good night's sleep and eat a well-balanced breakfast.

Scholarship applications for the Classes of 2024, 2025 and 2026 must be submitted online by Monday, December 12, 11:59 p.m EST.  Click here for the application. On Tuesday, students and parents/guardians received an email from Ms. Moira McGreer with additional information regarding the application. 

The FACTS Grant & Aid Application is also available for the 2023-2024 school year and is also due by Wednesday, December 12.The FACTS application MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE and the fee is $35.   

If you have questions, please contact Vice President of Finance and Administration Ms. Moira McGreer.

The Class of 2023's end-of-the-year ceremonial activities are only a few months away!



To ensure we have your daughter's correct information for her diploma, programs and other communications, please respond to the questions linked here by Thursday, December 15.

Please contact Mrs. Valerie Sanfilippo P'13 with any questions regarding graduation. 

Saint Joseph Academy alumnae and parents/guardians are invited to join us virtually for an evening of mindful reflection and intention-setting on Thursday, January 5, 2023 from 7:30-8:30 p.m. as we begin the new year and celebrate the Feast of the Epiphany. The evening will offer the opportunity for prayer, guided reflection, and sharing with others in the hopes that this time together will bring insight and inspiration for the year to come. Vice President of Mission Dr. Jessica Wrobleski will facilitate this gathering.  

The event is free of charge, but space is limited. Register here by Wednesday, January 4, 2023. Zoom link will be provided to registrants prior to the event. 

Please contact the Alumnae Office at alumnae@sja1890.org with questions.

Our annual gala, “Celebrate the Academy,” is Saturday, February 25, 2023, 6 p.m. at Saint Joseph Academy. This fun and memorable event benefits student scholarships and academic initiatives at Saint Joseph Academy.

We are currently collecting fabulous items for the gala's silent auction and would appreciate your help! Below is our wish list.

• Stays at vacation homes, timeshares or adventures
• Airline miles/tickets and hotel stays
• Event tickets or passes
• Fun and unique experiences
• Gift certificates
• Bottles of red, white or sparkling wine (90+ point wine score)
• Contribute to your parish basket (contact committee member, Jennifer Fitzpatrick P’25)

To donate, fill out the auction procurement form and mail it to the address provided at the bottom of the form or email it to Development Director Mrs. Melissa Murphy.

For more information about “Celebrate the Academy,” visit www.sja1890.org/CTA

Accomplishments: Alexia has been named a Semifinalist in the 68th annual National Merit® Scholarship Program.

Each year, the National Merit® Scholarship Program recognizes Seniors whose qualifying 2021 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT®) demonstrated exceptional academic promise. The nationwide pool of Semifinalists, representing less than one percent of U.S. high school seniors, includes the highest-scoring entrants in each state. With the Semifinalist honor, Alexia has the opportunity to continue in the competition for some 7,250 National Merit® Scholarships worth nearly $28 million that will be offered next spring.

“Being a National Merit Semifinalist means a lot to me! It’s a really big honor, and I’m very grateful to have gotten this recognition,” Alexia said. 

Congratulations, Alexia!

Activities and Interests: At Saint Joseph Academy, Alexia is a member of the Indoor & Outdoor Track and Field teams, the Cross Country team and Health Sciences Honors Program. She is also an Academy Ambassador.

Future career interests: Alexia intends to major in Health Sciences and to apply to Case Western Reserve University, Duquesne University, University of Pittsburgh and The Ohio State University.  

On December 6, the Saint Joseph Academy Swim team defeated the Independence High School Girls team 92-73 at the Independence Civic Center pool.

Katie Goodman ’26 continued her dominance of the waters by winning the 200-yd Individual Medley, the 100-yd Backstroke, and anchoring two winning relays, the 200-yd Medley (with Suzanna Fernandez ’23, Abby Pelles ’26, and Sadie Urso Kriska ’24) and the 400-yd Freestyle (with Fernandez ’23, Mary Kearney ’24, and Urso Kriska ’24).

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Written by Athletic Director Ms. Maggie Berry ’10

The Varsity bowling team had a fantastic day this past Saturday, December 3. The way the Greater Cleveland Interscholastic Bowling League (GCIBL) works, the team was technically unopposed, but shooting against other teams’ weekly scores. Alphonsine Camara ’23 led the team with a 266 series for two games including a 162 while Captain Abby Neate ’23 was right behind with a 262 series.

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Written by Varsity Bowling Head Coach TJ Zingalis