Senior Elizabeth Tomon Commits to Play College Basketball

On Thursday, November 15th Senior Elizabeth Tomon signed with Colorado School of Mines. She has committed to play basketball at the Golden, CO engineering school and hopes to major in chemical engineering. The entire SJCHS community is proud of her accomplishment!

Fall Whirlwind turns into Waiting for Winter

At SJCHS, Fall is always a very active time of year. October is perhaps one of the busiest months for students! Fall sports are beginning their climax, so the pressure is on for state tournaments and championships. The Theater Department usually produces a play, which many students participate in. The First Quarter wraps up with the usual barrage of tests, assignments, and projects. To add even more to the packed schedules of Jayhawks, the Sadie Hawkins Dance is always at the end of October!

For seniors, many early-admission college applications are due. Even for seniors not applying early, October is the time to begin the application process, ask for letters of recommendation, write essays, and finalize which schools to apply to.

All these activates and deadlines are stressful, but they also force students to be organized and manage their time efficiently. The hectic-ness of October can actually be fun for students who enjoy pushing themselves!

November is a welcome relief for many students. Schedules calm down enormously. Winter sports such as basketball start "Open Gym", and the Second Quarter continues to chug along nicely. For Theater, auditions for the annual musical commence. The entire campus breathes a sigh a relief after October and looks forward to colder weather, snow, and Christmas Break!

Sadie Hawkins Dance!

On Saturday, November 2nd, SJCHS had it's first dance of the year! Sadie Hawkins is a casual, girls-ask dance, and attending couples were matching t-shirts or outfits. Over 70 people came to Saturday's dance, and the Jayhawks partied-it-up dancing to DJ Jackson Reed's music.

As usual, the Sophomore Class is in charge of the dance and must plan decorations, refreshments, music, and faculty chaperones. This year, they did an excellent job! The decorations were fun and exciting, and everyone who attended had a good time.

Pictures will be up soon!

Blood Drive

On October 30th, St. Joseph was the site of a Red Cross Blood Drive. Many students and parents participated and helped donate to this worthy cause.

College Fair! Again!

 This Saturday, October 12th, from 9:00-1:00, St. Joseph Catholic High School will host its second annual college fair to offer advice and information about college admissions.

 

The Importance of Creating a Diverse Resume, Unique Essay, and Letters of Recommendation for College Applications:

 
The college admissions process can be daunting, but a few helpful tips can eliminate anxiety and stress for both students and parents.

A Diverse Resume can provide insight into your interests and accolades, letting you stand out as a unique prospect to a college admissions counselor. In making admission decisions, resumes are often a pivotal tool for colleges. Find out more about how to craft and present a solid resume at the college fair this Saturday!

A creative and personal College Essay can make the difference between receiving the little envelope and the big envelope! A College Essay should reflect your personal style, and inform the reader about what makes you who you are. Essays are required on the Common Application. This Saturday, come to the college fair for guidance and advice about how to write the perfect essay!

Letters of Recommendation can set you apart from the crowd applying to your dream school. It is important to select people who know you well and will write a positive review of your character. We will share information about how to select the right person of reference for you!

If you would like to hear more about the college admissions process, please come this Saturday, October 12^th!

Second Annual College Fair at St. Joseph Catholic High School

This Saturday, October 12th, St. Joseph Catholic High School will be hosting its second annual  college fair to provide information for higher education opportunities. It begins at 9:00 am at the high school, and will last until about 1:00 pm. There will be presentations on

• Choosing a College
• College Interviews with Brad Marden, Utah Interviewer for Middlebury College
• Resumes, Essays, and Letters of Recommendation
• College Athletics with Paul Putnam, Senior National Speaker for NSCA Athletic Recruiting Network 
• Community and Parish Services

Representatives from University of Utah, Utah State University, Westminster College, and Weber State University will be at the fair to offer details and information about their schools.
The fair is open to all those interested, regardless of age. All students and parents are encouraged to check out the helpful college fair!
Mr. Salvo, Dean of Students at SJCHS, said "This fair is unique because it offers more than just the basic academic requirements for college. It helps with all of the important factors in college admissions. it will help parents help their children make a better decision."

Lily Bosworth, a junior, who attended the college fair last year said, "As a sophomore, the college fair was a helpful tool for me to begin my college search. It gave me direction on how to approach my search, and useful tips on how to prepare to apply to college."

Region Champions

Girls Tennis and Baseball Win Region

Over the weekend, St. Joseph's Girls Tennis team placed first in the region. The Lady Jayhawks are doing exceptionally well this season, and success is expected during the State Tournament this weekend.

More exciting sports news came, when on Monday, September 30th, the Baseball Team beat Dugway to become the Region Champions. It's been quite a few years since the baseball team has captured the region title, so the players, coaches, and fans were very excited. Baseball's State Tournament begins next week.