MSJ JANUARY 2015 NEWSLETTER

MSJ '14 Graduates were awarded 2.2MM in college scholarships, which averages to $142,280 per student! Saint Michael's College offers MSJ graduates enrolling at the College an automatic $20,000 scholarship ($5,000 per year).    
 
NEWS

MSJ Open House
6pm on Wednesday, January 28th.

All interested families are welcome to visit MSJ during the upcoming winter open house. There will be two raffle drawings for a $500 tuition discount for the 2015-16 school year. MSJ will provide highlights about academics, athletics, co-curricular activities, service opportunities, scholarship/financial assistance options, and more! Information will be provided regarding a new Grant through the College of Saint Joseph. Also new next fall, MSJ morning bussing! The Academy welcomes students to consider its college preparatory program. In recent years, almost all MSJ students have participated in extra-curricular activities and enrolled in four-year colleges. The MSJ class of 2014 won numerous awards and accolades and averaged $100,000 per student in college scholarships! Students who graduate from MSJ and are admitted to Saint Michael's College will receive a scholarship of $20,000 over four years ($5,000 per year) at Saint Michael's College. For more information, please call (802) 775-0151, or email Mr. Charles Stevens at cstevens@msjvermont.org.

Hundreds Attend MSJ Evening in Honor of Lenny Burke and Family

Thank you to those who attended the event in honor of Lenny Burke and the Burke family, and to our fantastic panelists! The commitment of the Burke family and this community 35 years ago has had an unbelievable and unforeseen impact both locally and nationally, and will continue to do so well into the future. The Mount is so very fortunate to have this inspiring family as a part of the MSJ community. If you would like to make a donation for the Lenny Burke Family Scholarship or the Lenny Burke Court, you may do so by sending it to MSJ at 127 Convent Avenue in Rutland or by donating online and indicating which cause you would like to support in the comment section. If you would like more information about purchasing Yvonne Daley's book, which tells this amazing story, click here. We understand that proceeds from this book will go to Lenny Burke's Farm and affiliated programs.

"Access" TV Program Profiles MSJ Events
PEGTV's "Access" Program featured MSJ's Project HELP, as well as its Christmas Tree lighting and carol event, as the lead story of its Christmas Day show. The program also includes a wonderful segment on the evening in honor of Lenny Burke and the Burke Family. To view it, follow this link, and go to the December 25th episode!
 

STUDENT NEWS

 

Basketball Teams Begin First Half of Season on a Roll

The women of MSJ are off to an amazing 8-0 start this season! The highlight thus far was a 50-45 win over Division 2 Springfield and then defeating Division 3 Twin Valley 47-40 to capture the Green Mountain Tournament Championship. Great job, ladies! The men's teams have had a successful start to the season as well. The Varsity squad jumped up to a 5-2 record and a second place finish in the Granville Christmas tournament. Starting the second semester with the whole squad, the Mounties look to continue to learn and improve on running Coach Randall's system. Coach Randall said, "This first semester has been a learning experience, but I'm very proud of the attitude and effort of the team as a whole. As we continue navigate through a tough division, I think we will be poised to compete with the best in Division 2 by the end of the regular season."

 

Host Families Needed!

Consider hosting an MSJ international student for the 2015 Spring semester, and receive $2,500 off your 2015-2016 school year tuition. Please contact Carrie Savage at csavage@msjvermont.org, or call (802) 775-0151.

 

UPCOMING EVENTS


Annual Spark Your Winter Blues Auction and Dance!
7pm on Saturday, February 7th at the Holiday Inn in Rutland. $10 per person.

This adult-only event has been a great success in helping both MSJ and CKS with their respective fundraising. The night will feature a Basket Auction, a Silent Auction, and a Live Auction. The evening continues with dancing to music provided by DJ Michael Coppinger. Tickets are available from any CKS or MSJ family, at both school offices, or by emailing harvey1014@comcast.net. Please check out our website for a list of auction items! For more information, please call (802) 775-0151 or (802) 236-3485.

 

ALUMNI AND FRIENDS

 

The Rutland Reader Recognizes MSJ Alumni

 

Our local paper certainly ended the year with a bang when writer Janelle Faignant exposed the thoughtful and devoted alumni of MSJ. One such alum, Tom Valente, has volunteered for multiple MSJ committees, including development, marketing, and diversity. He and the rest of the alumni volunteers firmly believe in giving back to their alma mater because "people made that effort for us, and now it's our turn to make that effort for the next generation and allow them to have that excellent experience and education." To view the full article, click here.

 

REUNIONS

MSJ Class of 1955 will hold its 60th Class Reunion on Saturday, July 25th at MSJ and the Rutland Country Club. On July 24th, optional events that are not officially part of the reunion include golf and an informal evening gathering. For further information, please contact Richard Polzello at (802) 483-6878, Carolyn Lafond Champine, or Diana Valente Liscinsky. 

 

MSJ/RHS Class of 1990: Save the date for a joint reunion - August 8th! Willing to help out with planning? Email Renee at mrgeorge1@comcast.net.

 

Do you have information about an alum of MSJ, including you, your family, or your classmates that we can share with the MSJ community? Please email Kathy Bove at kbove@msjvermont.org.

 

DONATE OR VOLUNTEER TODAY

   

Spread the Word!

MSJ needs your help by writing an online review at: Great Schools and Find the Best!

 

Donate to the MSJ Annual Fund!

Help make education affordable! Donate here for the 2014-2015 annual fund, or mail a check to: MSJ, 127 Convent Avenue, Rutland, VT 05701! 

 

Company Donation Match!
Check with your employer to find out if they offer company matches. MSJ is truly grateful for your support.

Annual Report: You can access our annual report here.
 
If you are interested in checking out our previous newsletters, you can find them here.
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