After being at St. Joseph Academy for six years, it's hard to choose just one memorable experience. I would have to say that being provided with so many opportunities to serve my community impacted me the most.

At St. Joe I learned to be a servant leader, and how to serve quietly. I cannot stress the gratitude I have for my teachers and moderators who trusted me and encouraged me to participate in various events and organizations within and outside my school community. Thanks to Mr. Cantu, I had the honor to serve at mass, and I was a leader at Encounter and retreats. The missions trip of my junior summer year was life-changing. I was able to serve as a Marist leader with Mrs. Solis and Mrs. Bradford, and I learned how our Marist family is connected all over the world.

Every teacher at St. Joe shaped my academic experience in one way or another. They taught me valuable lessons that I will cherish forever. All my teachers have always been proud, supportive, and encouraging -and I thank St. Joe for that. It is because of them that I continue to persevere to do well in school now that I am in college. Keeping in touch with them and letting them know what I am up to is something I enjoy doing. The feedback I get from them is meaningful to me because it shows me they truly care.

What makes St. Joe so different is that it is a family that is connected to you one way or another. It’s a school that allows students to grow both academically and spiritually. St Joe focuses on the individual, prepares us for the real world, and shapes us into future compassionate leaders.  The tradition lives on and St. Joe continues to be a home for me and all bloodhounds from every generation.