This Week at St Joes - June 7, 2021

St Joseph High School - A Catholic College Preparatory Community

Dear Friends,

Good morning and Happy Monday, St. Joes. I hope your family enjoyed the fabulous weekend weather. Today’s forecast indicates a continuation of this heatwave with temperatures expected near 90 degrees. To protect the safety and wellbeing of our students, St Joseph High School will implement a noon dismissal today, Monday June 7.

Last week, we proudly celebrated the extraordinary careers of our Seniors – Baccalaureate Mass, Senior Class Picnic, and the grand finale, Commencement. The ceremony on Saturday was outstanding, and the graduates and their family members were blessed with a beautifully sunny day. As expected, the Class of 2021 conducted themselves with impressive grace, respect, and sophistication at each of the aforementioned milestone events, further cementing their legacy of positive leadership. They are impressive young women and men who have countless gifts and great goodness to share with the world.

It is most evident that the SJ Senior Class cares deeply about one another and their school community as they embraced their final week together on Campus with joy and love in their hearts. It is my sincere hope that in this last week of the school year each Cadet take time to fondly reflect upon their SJ journey thus far, their accomplishments during this year of certain growth, and goals for the future. The Class of 2021 has paved a path of excellence for each class that now follows.

I ask that you include the members of the Class of 2021 in your prayers and intentions this week, and ask God to bless them and guide them in their pursuit of a joyous, spiritually fulfilling, and purpose driven life. As always, I will continue to include your family in my daily prayers. Thank you for your loyal partnership and have a wonderful week ahead.

In Faith and Fellowship,

David J. Klein

President

Athletic FCIAC & CIAC Updates!

Softball defeated Naugatuck in the Quarterfinals last Friday! They will face Ledyard in the semifinals on 6/8.
Last Tuesday, Colin Firda won the Holohan Golf Tournament, shooting a 73. The boys program, along with female golfers Jamie Andrade and Julia Kaye competed in FCIACs last week! Jamie also placed th in FCIACs. Boys & Girls Golf will play in States today!
Boys LAX had a monster win last Thursday against #1 ranked New Fairfield. They defeated Haddam Killingworth last Saturday in the Quarterfinals. They will be play against St. Paul on 6/9.
Girls LAX defeated Sacred Heart Academy in the Quarterfinals last Friday! They will play against Guilford on 6/8.
Boys Track & Field competed in the Class M Championship on Thursday! Matt Morrisey earned a third place finish in the Javelin event! The 4x100m relay team consisting of Karl Bruce-Tagoe, Brian Fitzsimmons, Jaylen Carter, and Matt Morrisey, had a 5th place finish. Andrew Ross and Jaylen Carter had Top Ten finished in the 400m and 300m hurdles, respectively. Jaylen also finished 9th in the Long Jump.
Girls Track & Field finished top ten in both the 4x100 Meter Relay (Maya Pinto, Kathleen Tokar, Hailey Cocca, Annie Stooke) and the 4x800 Meter Relay (Sofia Pace, Maeve Matthews, Sofia Couture, Amelia Douglas). Bianca Espaillat finished in 5th place in the 100 Meter Hurdles, earning a spot in the state open next week. Nia Christie took 1st place in the High Jump (5’2”) and Triple Jump (37 - 11.0) events, finishing 4th in the Long Jump.

Service Opportunity at Milford Oyster Festival

The 47th Annual Milford Oyster Festival will take place on Saturday, August 21st. This year’s festival will include arts and crafts, a non-profit area, car show, canoe and kayak races, food, and entertainment.

Festival organizers are looking for volunteers on both Friday and Saturday of that weekend.

Cadets, this is a great way to get a jump start on your service hour requirements while also having fun!

View the Volunteer Form