Hometown: Trumbull

Middle School: Madison Middle School

Why you chose St. Joes? I chose St. Joes because when I came for a student visit day, I felt welcomed by the staff and the student community. I felt like I belonged before I even started. I was also intrigued by the many different sports and classes offered.

Favorite St. Joes moment so far?  My favorite St. Joes moment so far has been being a part of the Junior Varsity soccer team, indoor track team, and the freshman baseball team.

What extracurriculars are you a member of? I am a part Soccer, Winter Track,  Baseball, Student Ambassadors and Tri-M Honor Society.

Advice for Incoming Students? My advice to incoming students would be to work and not slack off on your grades. Your school work is important from the very start. However, don’t over stress yourself. High school can be challenging at times but there is always someone there to help. Also, stay active in the community and participate in clubs and sports. It is a great way to meet a lot of new people.

Hometown: Norwalk

Middle School: All Saints Catholic School

Why you chose St. Joes?  The moment I walked into St. Joe's for my student visit day, I knew this was my future high school. Students and teachers were interacting with one another and not one person was left out. The respect and maturity between staff and students was truly amazing, and I knew that I would be welcomed here. In addition, SJ is one of the only high schools I have seen that pushes you in regards to academics. I had always wanted to push myself and step out of my "box", and SJ was the perfect fit for that. With all that it offers, St. Joe's curriculum is arduous, but they provide all the help you can ask for. I am so thankful that I have chosen SJ and am looking forward to my coming years.

Favorite St. Joes moment so far? My favorite moment at SJ has been the Freshmen Finale. I was quite impressed at what the staff put together for the freshmen. The time and effort that they put into the event was unimaginable and it was a huge hit among the students. They provided so many options as to whether or not you wanted to participate in outdoor games, or you wanted to play board games with your friends, dance or share a meal.

What extracurriculars are you a member of? This past school year I participated in the Italian Club, Amaranth, Letters with Love, and Stock Market Club. I am also a Student Ambassador. Each club had their own unique way of being conducted. The moderators made sure every single student was enjoying their time as well as ensuring a great takeaway from the club.

Advice for Incoming Students?  High school is another step, a new journey, and it can be super hard. Therefore, my biggest advice for incoming students is to step out of your comfort zone. In most cases somebody is looking for a friend, but is shy to do so. I was definitely an introvert coming into SJ, but as I became involved in clubs and spoke up in class to answer questions, I soon became open to communicating with everybody. In addition, I encourage incoming students to get involved in the variety of extracurricular activities. There are SO many clubs and sports that are available to suit your needs, and if you're open to trying something new, go for it! You don't have to be good at speaking Italian to join the Italian Club, and you don't have to be good at finance to be a part of the Stock Market Club. In fact, it's encouraged to join clubs to enhance experiences at SJ and experience new things. I also encourage students to interact with your teachers, ask them questions, make those social connections. By getting to know your teachers you have an advantage at pretty much anything whether its obtaining a future recommendation letter from them or just to simply talk about how your grades are going. But most of all enjoy your high school journey!

Hometown: Bridgeport

Middle School: St. Andrew Academy

Why you chose St. Joes? I chose St. Joe’s because of the learning experiences offered.

Favorite St. Joes moment so far? My favorite St. Joe’s moment(s) so far are Math Class with Mr. Gaulin and Freshman Activity Day.

What extracurriculars are you a member of? Currently, I participate in SJ Football (Go Hogs!) and local basketball. I am interested in track and field and rugby.

Advice for Incoming Students? My advice for incoming students is keep up with your assignments and reach out to your teachers if you need help. They really care about your success.

Hometown: Norwalk

Middle School: St. Aloysius School

Why you chose St. Joes? 
When I first walked into St. Joe’s I felt at home. This school provides students with an environment to grow to their full potential. I knew that here I would be able to strengthen my academics, athletics, and faith.

Favorite St. Joes moment so far? Due to COVID-19 restrictions I felt disconnected from my classmates by the end of freshmen year. St. Joe’s decided to hold a Freshmen Finale and made it a field day as opposed to a dance. It had to be one of my favorite events at SJ so far because it gave me and my classmates a chance to have real conversations and form friendships for the following year.

What extracurriculars are you a member of? I am a part of Basketball and Volleyball teams, and Student Ambassadors. I look forward to expanding my extracurriculars in the coming year!

Advice for Incoming Students? My advice for incoming students would be to take advantage of the resources St. Joe’s provides on a daily basis. Go to the Student Academic Center, email your teachers if you have a question, and don’t be afraid to confide in your counselor. You want to involve yourself as much as you can while also staying true to yourself. I know this can be a hard goal but surround yourself with people who will encourage you to expand your horizons and I promise you it will change your life.

Hometown: Milford

Middle School: Harborside Middle School

Why you chose St. Joes? I chose St. Joes because they have an amazing community and everyone in the school is very welcoming. Also I was told that all the teachers would help you when you need it, and it is true.

Favorite St. Joes moment so far? My favorite St. Joes moment so far is Spirit Week because everyone participated and it brought the school together.

What Extracurriculars are you involved in? I am a member of the Golf and Lacrosse teams and I am a Student Ambassador.

Advice for Incoming Students? Incoming students should be prepared for more work than middle school. So always take notes when the teachers are talking to look over them every night. Also have very good time management because if you have extracurricular activities, time and planning are key.