STUDENT NEWS

College scholarships flow in!

Again this year, MSJ seniors are receiving massive amounts of scholarships and grants from some of the nation's best colleges and universities! The MSJ class of 2013 has a total scholarship amount of $2,153,230! The average amount per MSJ student is $97,000 in college scholarship!

Some of the college acceptances include:  

Arizona State University, Assumption College, Berklee College of Music, Boston University, Bryant University, Castleton State College (2), Catholic University of America, Cazenovia College, Clarkson University, Colby Sawyer College, Community College of Vermont (4), Dean College, Drew University, Elmira College, Emmanuel College, Erie Community College, Fairfield University, George Mason University, Green Mountain College, Hartwick College, Hofstra University, Iowa State University, Keene State College, Lasell College, Lyndon State College, Manhattanville College, Marquette University, Mass College of Pharmacy, Merrimack College (3), Michigan State University, New England College, Northeastern University, Pace University, Providence College, Rivier University, Russell Sage College, Saint Anselm College, Siena College, Southern New Hampshire University, St. Michael's College, Suffolk University, U Mass Amherst, University of Rhode Island, University of Vermont, University of Iowa, Vermont Technical College, Wagner College, Western New England University, Westminster College.   

 

Graduation Ceremonies

Graduation ceremonies will be held on Friday, June 7th @ 6:00pm in St. Peter Church.

 

Valedictorian

Leonard Wing Bartenstein, son of Claus and Trish Wing Bartenstein ('82) of Rutland, serves as the Student Government President of Mount Saint Joseph Academy and is a member of the Josephite Chapter of the National Honor Society, the Shoestring Theater Company Drama Club and the MSJ Concert Band. Leonard has played Varsity Football all four years of high school; appointed Captain during his senior year, and has been a member of the Golf team since 9^th grade. He is a Lector at Christ the King Church in Rutland and has compiled hundreds of hours of community service throughout his four years at MSJ. Leonard is also part of MSJ's Student Life Organization, and has served as a Student Ambassador and a guide for new and prospective students and families through all four years of high school, was a Green Mountain Boys' State Delegate in 2012.  Leonard is Mount Saint Joseph Academy's Class of 2013 University of Vermont Green and Gold Scholar and will attend UVM this fall to study English Literature and Education.  

 

Salutatorian

Matthew Thomas Sanborn, son of William ('78) and Christine Sanborn of Rutland, is a member of Mount Saint Joseph Academy's Student Government, serving as Junior Class president last year and secretary during his freshman and sophomore years. He is a member of Student Life, the Josephite Chapter of the National Honor Society, a participant in the school's Scholar' Bowl Club, musician in the Concert Band and the Choir, as well as a "Sole" of the Shoestring Theater Company Drama Club.  He is captain of the Varsity Baseball team as well as the Boys Varsity Basketball team, leading the team to their 2011-2012 Vermont State Basketball Division II Championship. Throughout his high school career, Matthew has earned eleven Varsity letters, been a consistent three + three scholar athlete and has served as a Lector, Student Ambassador and Tour Guide as well as a Green Mountain Boys' State Delegate.Matthew plans to study Business in the Honors Program at Providence this fall.    

 

Veritas et Puritas Award Winner

Abigail Grace Harvey, daughter of Mary Lou Tedesco Harvey ('83) and Robert Harvey of West Rutland, is the 2013 recipient of the Mt. St. Joseph Academy Veritas et Puritas award. Abigail is amember of the Josephite Chapter of the National Honor Society, The Shoestring Theater Company, the MSJ Student Government, and a three + three scholar athlete. In recognition of Abigail's strong and vibrant Catholic faith, strong academic performance, consistent respect afforded to others, as well as a deep concern for her fellow students and school community, the MSJ community is proud to award Abigail the Veritas et Puritas in  recognition for her outstanding character and service to others. Abigail will attend St. Michael's College in the fall and plans on pursuing a degree in Biology/Pre Medicine.

 

MSJ Sophomores Accepted into Governor's Institute Summer Programs 

Peter Bauman, Joseph Loveland and Joshua Wasilewski, will each be participating in a week long Governor's Institute of Vermont Summer Institute. They will be taking part in what has been described as fun, accelerated learning residencies on college campuses for highly-motivated Vermont teenagers. Bauman will attend the Information Technology Institute at Champlain College and Wasilewski and Loveland will study Engineering at UVM this summer.

  

There are eight different Governor's Institutes focused on Arts, Engineering, Information Technology, Environmental Science and Technology, Mathematics, Asian Cultures, and Current Issues and Youth Activism - plus in 2013, a Special Interdisciplinary Institute on Farms, Food and Your Future. Any talented Vermont student can ask his/her school guidance counselor for referral to a Governor's Institute for an unforgettable experience of extreme learning and extreme fun. More information is available at www.giv.org.

 

June Summer Camps! 

Boys/Girls Basketball Camp from June 17th-21st at MSJ from 9am-12pm for Grades 3-5 for $50 with Varsity Coach Jeff Cassarino.

Boys Basketball Camp from June 17th-21st at MSJ from 1pm-4pm for Grades 6-8 for $50 with Varsity Coach Jeff Cassarino.

Creative Writing Campfrom June 24th-28th at MSJ from 12pm-4pm for Grades 6-10.  

A "Coffee House" reading will take place on Friday at 4:00 pm for $90 with Mrs. Jessica Bride Audette.   

Theater Camp from July 29th-August 2nd at MSJ from 12pm-4pm for Grades 5-11 for $100 with Mrs. Jessica Bride Audette.   

Interested or Questions?  Please call our office at 802-775-0151 to register by mail, or in person at MSJ  from 8am-3:30pm or download and application at www.msjvermont.org. 

Middle School Camp from July 22nd-26th at Christ the King. Enjoy a week long of arts & crafts, science competitions, outdoor sports and much more. Contact 802-773-0500 

Claire Mercier as The Little Mermaid 

MSJ student Claire Mercier starred as Ariel in "The Little Mermaid." on May 17th and 18th at the PARAMOUNT. 

SPRING SPORTS      

2013 Track Statistics!

The MSJ team had 16 of our 20 person team qualify for the VT State meet, and 5 qualified for the New England Qualifier! There were new MSJ school records for: Girls  4 x 100- 55.53  Migolorie, A and B Schmelzenbach C and M;  Boys  4 x 800- 9 ;49.73  Perry, D., Smith, S., Corlew, D. and Diezel, K; 100 meter record tied - 11.7 h  Diezel, D. (Jamie Larson 2001); 400 meter girls-1:04.3 h Schmelzenbach, M; 800 meters- 2:33.4 Schmelzenbach, C. Congrats to a great team and great year!  

The MSJ baseball team continues to win!

Congrats to the Mountie baseball team, who defeated previously unbeaten Otter Valley on May 20th! The Mountie men, who made it to Centennial Field for the state championship last year, look like a championship contender again this year! 

2013 Reunions! Let MSJ assist in your reunion planning! Opportunities to tour the school are available and we can provide you with alumni contact information to help get the word out! Contact Kathy Bove: kbove@msjvermont.org.    

1963 Reunion and Golden Graduation! MSJ will host the Class of 1963 for their Golden Graduation at this year's MSJ commencement ceremony on Friday, June 7 at St. Peter's Church at 6:00pm. The Class has plans for other graduation activities during the weekend, if you have not heard from the reunion organizers, please contact Kathy Bove in the MSJ Development office (802) 775-0151.

1967 Reunion! The Class of 1967 is planning a reunion for the weekend of August 23rd and 24th. There will be a get-together on Friday evening, August 23rd, details to follow. On Saturday morning, August 24th there will be a Mass at St. Peter's Church at 9:30am for our deceased classmates and a tour of MSJ will follow. The evening celebration will be at the Summit Lodge in Killington. Please contact Diane Frankiewicz Pawlusiakat at dfpaw@comcast.net or George Hooker at ghooker@msjvermont.org with updated contact information or with any questions.    

1968 Reunion!

1973 Reunion! *Update!!! Members of the MSJ Class of 1973 are planning a reunion for July 27, 2013 at the Palms Restaurant in Rutland, VT (note this is a change in venue). An informal gathering will take place on Friday, July 26th at the Rutland Country Club. Please contact Ric Reardon at  richard.reardon@castleton.edu or Anne Shortle at

anneshortle@gmail.com if you have questions or ideas for the reunion. See you there!   

1983 Reunion! Interested in planning our 30th class reunion? Please contact Mary Lou (Tedesco) Harvey at Harvey1014@comcast.net or (802) 236-3485. Hope to hear from you!

1988 Reunion! The Class of 1988 will hold its reunion on Saturday, August 10th at the Rutland Elks Club 6:30pm to Midnight. The cost is $30 per person. Hors d'oeuvres will be served throughout the night & a cash bar will be available. This is a joint MSJ/RHS Reunion. If you are interested in helping coordinate the event, contact Sam Welch at (706) 289-4926. See the Facebook RHS/MSJ Reunion page at  https://www.facebook.com/events/378718188907662/.

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2013 Tax Advantage! Did you know that donors age 70½ or older may be eligible to transfer a certain amount of funds from their IRA accounts directly to qualified charities without having to pay income taxes on the transfer (expires at the end of 2013). Contact your tax professional to find out how this law might apply to you and whether it might be the best way to make a donation to MSJ. Thanks for your support!

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