We hope that Prom was filled with memories to last a lifetime for the Class of 2022! Before heading downtown to dance the night away on the waterfront at Windows on the River, students and their dates arrived on campus accompanied by family and friends to take photos on the Academy’s picturesque campus.

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The Saint Joseph Academy Parents’ Association is launching an SJA Uniform Thrift Shop and looking for uniform donations. Now through Thursday, June 2, gently used uniform items can be donated by putting them in the Uniform Thrift bins located near the Main Office in the Academy building.

Please consider passing along your gently used and washed school uniform items to stock this new Uniform Thrift Shop. Items should be in good shape - no tears/holes/stains, missing buttons, unsecured hems, etc.

On Monday morning, the Class of 2022 paraded down Rocky River Drive to mark their official last day as Saint Joseph Academy students. They pulled up to the Academy in style riding in cars, trucks and even a few boats. Their rides were decorated with streamers, balloons and messages of congratulations to their fellow members of the Class of 2022.

The class was met with cheers from faculty, staff and students as they circled the Saint Joseph Academy parking lot during the annual Senior Parade.

The Seniors also enjoyed a cookout on the back campus and along with the other classes enjoyed a giant water slide, games and music. We will truly miss the Class of 2022 as they sail into their next chapters!

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From Saturday, May 28 - Monday, May 30, Schoolbelles is offering a 20% off online purchases.

SJA’s school code for Schoolbelles online is S0132. Due to potential inventory delays that the manufacturing industries are trying to recover from, ordering early is encouraged.

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This past Wednesday, May 25, 165 members of the senior class participated in the first of several beloved traditions leading up to next week's commencement ceremony. Starting in the morning, families joined as the Class of 2022 donned their white caps and gown to process down the front steps of the Academy building to the sounds of Quintet for Clarinet and Strings in A by Mozart.

President Mrs. Kathryn Purcell provided opening remarks and a welcome. “We are so very proud of you. Your perseverance and resilience in the face of these past few years has filled all of us with hope for the future. Your love of one another and this school has been on display throughout this entire year…as your Leadership Team plants your class tree and, symbolically, your own roots on this beautiful campus, I want you to know that you are always welcome here. Please come back again and again to this special place, this special campus. This is your school, now and forever,” stated Mrs. Purcell.

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On Wednesday evening, the Class of 2022 gathered along with their families at Our Lady of Angels Church to celebrate their Baccalaureate Mass, with Rev. Robert C. Ramser of St. Columbkille Church (Parma) joining them as presider.

Student Council Officer Isabela Bobé read a scripture passage followed by Claire Ginley who sang the responsorial psalm. Fellow Student Council Officers Mary Gassman, Grace McNamara and Dareen Wahdan joined them in the offering of petitions during Mass.

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Thursday morning, the Saint Joseph Academy students, faculty and staff came together to celebrate the final Mass of the school year. Led by celebrant Rev. Damian J. Ference from Borromeo Seminary (Wickliffe), the Mass reflected on this past school year and celebrated the Class of 2022 as they look ahead to their next chapter.

This Mass also celebrated the Class of 2022 as they transition from being a Saint Joseph Academy student to joining the community of more than 18,000 alumnae. Alumnae mothers of graduates were invited to attend and took part in the Offertory Procession.

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The final events leading up to graduation took place today as the Class of 2022 gathered for brunch and a senior slideshow before the start of the annual Honors Convocation.

Following brunch, the school community along with parents/guardians of the graduating seniors joined the Class of 2022 in the Academy Center to recognize the numerous achievements of the soon-to-be graduates as well as members of the freshmen, sophomore and junior classes.

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In order to prepare the campus for the Class of 2022’s Commencement, grades 9, 10, and 11 will attend class remotely on Tuesday, May 31.

Students will follow Schedule #1 and at the start of each block log in to meet with their teachers via Google Meet or Zoom. Teachers will take attendance and give instructions for the daily lessons. It is important that your daughter attends these remote classes to prepare for final exams on June 1 and June 2.

The final exam schedule can be found below.

Accomplishments: Shannon has made the most of her four years at Saint Joseph Academy, as a role model in the classroom, in the community and on the tennis court. She has received recognition from the United Nations for the past two years for her dedication to community service, mainly for her involvement in an outreach program that services veterans and senior citizens through the Irish dance school, Leneghan Academy of Irish Dance. Shannon also volunteers at her parish, St. Angela Merici and has been involved with the Catholic Youth Organization (CYO) youth sports program.

“Service to others has always been a passion of mine,” Shannon said. “I’ve had so many opportunities to give back during my time at the Academy, and it has laid the foundation for me to continue my involvement within a new community when I attend college this fall.”

Shannon is attending John Carroll University (JCU) and plans to study neuroscience, and she hopes to become a psychiatrist. “John Carroll has several service-based programs that I am so excited to try,” she said. “Service to others is extremely important at JCU and I am looking forward to continuing to help others during my four years there.”

Activities: At Saint Joseph Academy, Shannon was a member of the varsity tennis team, where she played first and second doubles for the Jaguars. She was a member of the indoor and outdoor track team, as well. Shannon is a member of Academy Ambassadors. She also enjoys reading and writing; she is a member of the Book Club and is active in Calliope, the student editorial and literary magazine. Sursum Libros, a Nazareth Library program that encourages reading for enjoyment as well as achieving reading goals, was something that Shannon has enjoyed participating in.

She served as a Freshman and Sophomore Retreat Leader and was a Kairos Leader in the spring of her senior year. “I was a leader on the Kairos XLIX Retreat,” Shannon said. “It was an amazing experience where I got to make new friends with the juniors, while also growing and deepening my faith with them. This year's Kairos Retreats were unique because all of the leaders had never been on their own retreat due to COVID, but we all stepped up to the challenge and put on a memorable event.”

The Saint Joseph Academy Lacrosse team’s historic season and 15-game win streak came to an end in a tough regional semifinal battle against Hudson High School on Monday, May 23 where the Jaguars fell short, 11-13.

The Jaguars were led by Allie Carson ’22 who tallied 5 goals, caused 4 turnovers and had 3 ground balls. Grace Mattimore ’22 added 2 goals and 3 assists for the Jaguars while Sarah Scott ’22 had 2 goals. Other offensive contributors included Gigi Capuano ’22 with 2 goals and Elise Larsen ’23 with 2 assists. Defensively in goal, Susie McGowan ’23 had 6 saves.

The 2022 season resulted in an overall record of 18-3, the best record in Saint Joseph Academy Lacrosse history.

Congratulations and best of luck to the Class of 2022: Sarah Scott, Mari Hiti, Macy Roddy, Gigi Capuano, Anna Davis, Maeve Ross, Molly Hanna, Grace Mattimore and Allie Carson!

Written by: Head Coach Ms. Laureen Antall; edited by Mrs. Kathy Flinn

Saint Joseph Academy will host its seasonal Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA) meeting for parents/guardians and students trying out or participating in fall sports Wednesday, July 27, 6 p.m. in the Academy Center.

Any student (along with their parent/guardian) who is planning on trying out for cross country, golf, soccer, tennis or volleyball is required to attend the meeting. Students planning on playing rugby or crew do not need to attend this meeting.

The meeting will begin at 6 p.m. and will include an overview of the athletic program followed by a breakdown of the required items needed for tryouts and a review of expectations and reminders.