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Ever Changing, Ever Growing... A Letter from SJ Cadet, Colby Trembley ’19
I received my St Joseph High School acceptance letter in December 2015, and I was ready to make St Joes my home. The newly built lobby and courtyard felt collegiate; and I knew this was the school that would prepare me for college.
Since my freshman year, changes were made to make our school feel more like a college campus; we gained a new Health and Wellness Center, a turf field, classrooms in the convent, and a new boardwalk to name a few. There are always projects going on, building St Joes into the premier preparatory school it boasts to be. However, the building was not the only thing changing.
My peers and I have grown so much in four short years. From nervous freshmen, believing there was a pool on the “fourth floor”, to upperclassmen, preparing to head off on our journeys into college and “the real world”. I entered St Joseph High School as an insecure freshman, unsure of his role in society. Thanks to the faculty, staff, and administrators, I am ready to major in elementary education. I am fully prepared to go off to college and bring with me the values that St Joes has instilled in me. I now know how to make a change in society as an educator
myself. The skills I have been taught will allow me to flourish when I have a classroom of my own.
As my time at St Joes begins to wind down, I have noticed myself taking more time to appreciate the little things that I love about this school. I will surely miss the laughter in the hallway between classes, the sounds of steel-pan practicing in the auditorium, and the friendly faces smiling at me as I walk through the cafeteria. Although it will be hard to say goodbye, I know that I will not be away for long.
I cannot wait to come back and visit. I know there will be so many new things to see. Although my fellow seniors are growing and moving on, there is always a new freshman class waiting to call St Joes home and carry on our traditions. We are all ever growing, ever changing, but always St Joes.
With Thanks,
Colby Trembley ’19
Meet a Few Members of the Class of 2019!
College: American International College
Major: Psychology
"My guidance counselor helped me so much in deciding the perfect college for me. What I loved about St Joes is that they take high school seriously -- the teachers really want to help you and see you succeed."
College: Providence College
Major: Psychology
"St Joes has helped me learn who I am and has taught me the ability to express myself, especially in Creative Writing. I learned how to express what I felt and showcase my ideas and thoughts on paper."
College: Sacred Heart University
Major: Nursing
"During my senior year, I participated in the Futures Internship Program. I was able to shadow a nurse at Griffin Hospital and it was incredible. I worked in different departments and was able to find where I might want to work one day!"
College: Wheaton College
Major: Business Management & Fashion Marketing
Aspiration: Producer/Marketer of a NYC Fashion Show
"Going to St Joes actually led me to choose a smaller college -- one where I could get to know the students and teachers one-on-one. While at St Joes, I discovered my love of speaking to people and being a part of a team."
College: University of North Carolina
Major: Political Science
"I wouldn't be as great a writer and able to explain myself thoroughly without St Joes. It's made such a positive impact on my mindset and how I view the world."
College: Xavier University
Major: TBD
Aspiration: Politics
"Being a part of the Student Ambassadors program has been an incredible experience. I loved being the first person people met when they came to St Joes; I took pride in making them feel welcome and helping them love the school as much as I do."
College: IONA College
Major: Social Work
"All of the teachers at St Joes have helped me to push myself and work harder. They taught me to the best version of myself."
College: College of the Holy Cross
Major: Psychology & Theatre
Aspiration: School Counselor
"The St Joes difference for me was Peer Ministry. It's a self-evaluation class that led me to find who I am today. It helped me to discover my true gifts and talents."
College: Manhattanville College
Major: Child Pyschology
Aspiration: School Psychologist
"The essence of friendship and community at St Joes is unlike any other. They've taught us so much about our morals and our own values. I feel so much more well-rounded as a person."
College: St. John's University
Major: Criminal Justice
Aspiration: Forensic Scientist
"Being part of the Futures Program gave me a once-in-a-lifetime experience. St Joes has given me a lifetime of moments that I could not have gotten any where else. I've made so many friends that I know I will never forget."
College: Central CT State University
Major: Political Science
Aspiration: Lawyer
"I chose to attend St Joes because of it's strong Catholic identity. The morals and values of the school are what led me to realize that what I want to do is help people. My goal is to become a lawyer and help people in any way I can."
College: Marist College
Major: Undecided
"The SJ guidance counselors are incredible. I struggled with the college process because I had so many options and I became overwhelmed with the decision. My guidance counselor knew me for four years and helped me think about college in ways I hadn’t thought of. I know Marist is the right school for me because my guidance counselor and I did the research, I feel confident and prepared for my next chapter."
College: Providence College
Major: Undecided
"I chose to challenge myself with honors and AP courses throughout high school. The faculty at St Joes allowed me to be successful with such a rigorous schedule. They stayed after school with me and provided me the support I needed to balance tough classes and extracurricular leadership opportunities."
College: Morgan State University
Major: Marketing
"I plan to study marketing and international business. At St Joes, I was able to meet international students and learn from them about our cultural differences and similarities. It is these friendships, developed in high school that lead me to my future career."
College: Sarah Lawrence College
Major: Political Science & Film
"The guidance staff here were incredible. Mrs Baird took the time to get to know me, allow me to take courses of interest, and then help me find my next great fit, which is Sarah Lawrence.
I was also able to take Honors Political Philosophy and Women in Literature courses which allowed me to understand the fundamentals of democracy and find my passion."
College: High Point University
Major: Marketing
Minor: International Business
"I chose to come to St Joes because I wanted to be surrounded by students and faculty who were all working together toward our college goals. Here at SJ, I felt accepted, loved and supported in the new things I tried and for me that was the most important thing in a high school."
College: Xavier University
Major: Acting/Film
"I chose to come to St Joes not knowing that the community would be the factor that lead to my success in high school. I didn’t realize I needed it until I was here and experienced the support and friendship."
College: Southern CT State University (Soccer)
Major: Undecided
"I came to St Joes not knowing anyone. However, I knew I wanted to be part of this community so I had to open myself up to try new things and meet new people. Now I have life-long friends as well as the skills to communicate with people from all different backgrounds. These social and communication skills are important for the rest of my life."
College: Tufts University (Baseball)
Major: Economics
Minor: Finance
"One of the best things about St Joes was that I had some of the most rigorous teachers who challenged me, but also cared very much about me as a student. When the academic work was hard, I knew it was because they cared and were preparing me for college."
At St Joes, everyone is leaving their own legacy through the clubs they do to the classes they take. Everyone is their own person that joins together to make this the school it is.”
– Sofia, ‘21
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