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Annual Report of Giving 2015-2016 Academic Excellence and Spiritual Enrichment Since 1928 OUR MISSION In Memoriam Fr. John McCormick, Rector St. James Cathedral School is an educational ministry of St. James Cathedral Church. A Catholic school committed to outstanding academic and spiritual development of all students, St. James Cathedral School provides varied opportunities for students to discover and develop their unique God-given gifts in a safe and stimulating learning environment. BORN: June 25, 1945 The love and stewardship of ORDAINED: December 24, 1974 Jesus is our inspiration. DIED: We come to learn. September 19, 2016 We leave to serve. Eternal rest grant upon him, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. Dear Friends of SJCS, Let us “ not love As I look back on my first year as principal Community outreach was seen in each grade level with words of St. James Cathedral School, I feel very by creating a card party in the primary grades to blessed to represent this faith-filled help those children fighting cancer and those in or speech community. the intermediate grades served by donating items to JMJ Center. Our middle school students focused but with This report represents our school from July 1st on human trafficking and collecting items for 2015 through June 30th 2016. We wanted to share hygiene and personal needs. The faculty and staff actions and with you the accomplishments and challenges of came together to supply and decorate a safe house this time as we look forward to reporting more for for those dealing with human trafficking. Through next year. This annual report has been created for these different acts and understanding of Catholic in truth. you as a tool to help everyone who is a part of the values students are able to model our Catholic 1 John 3:18 St. James Cathedral School community to share in values. We come to Learn. We leave to Serve. - our school’s achievement. ” Everyone here - parents, teachers, staff, and students - During this year, significant advancements were work together to ensure a positive, safe, and loving made in the key areas of technology, curriculum, environment. I am grateful to all those who contribute and Catholic Identity. In technology, we focused on their time, talent and treasure to ensure the success adding more computers and iPads to the classroom. of our students. In the area of curriculum, enhancements were made to our Math and Social Studies program. May God Bless this new school year and continue to Catholic Identity will always be our main focus. guide us in His ministry of St. James Cathedral School. Through our religion program, Masses and celebrations such as our Christmas Concert came to life. Our Blessings, students in 3rd through 8th grade performed the reading and singing of the Birth of Jesus. Students in the 3rd grade performed Shadows-Stations of the Dawn Helwig Cross while families gathered for a Lenten supper. Principal PROGRAMS Here at St. James Cathedral School, we employ a dedicated School Profile faculty who works diligently to offer challenging and innovative curriculum. Our downtown Orlando private school proudly COMMUNITY offers many educational opportunities for our students including: Through the commitment and generous support of St. James’ community, including parents, grandparents, faculty and staff, • Foreign languages - Spanish alumni families, parishioners, friends, and corporations, • Athletics St. James has surpassed our goals for this year. It is indeed • Advanced technology a dynamic community that embraces our school and mission. • Elective classes for middle school: GEAR (Get Excited About Robotics) OVERVIEW Panther Press Student 2015-2106 Enrollment 467 Panther Peer Leaders Number of Families 355 Mad About Mythology % of Catholic Students 84 Gamester Mechanic % of St. James Cathedral Families 67 Design It Advanced Theatre FACULTY & STAFF • Physical Education • Drama 90% of faculty hold valid teaching certificates • Choir 17 % hold a Masters degree or higher • Band (and musical instruments) Average years of teaching experience: 12 years • Fine Arts • Chess club Years of teaching experience range: 1 year to 39 • Art club Average length of service at St. James: 10 years • Boy and Girl Scouts St. James alumni on staff: 2 • Altar Servers • Alpha Teacher to student ratio: 16:1 • STEM • Odyssey of the Mind GRADUATES • Reading Counts 2015-2016 St. James Graduates indicate they would attend: • TV Production Bishop Moore Catholic 46 Other Private, Charter, or Public Schools 7 • Community Service Opportunities ADMINISTRATION TEAM Father John McCormick Pastor Dawn Helwig Principal Patricia Cobb Assistant Principal Anthony Gutierrez Assistant Principal Jean Wilkes Director of Admissions Ana M. Crowe Director of Advancement Advisory Board Elisha Bonnewitz, President Amanda Brady Christina Dolan Genna Fable Dr. Cristina Garcia Alvida Groom We cannot all do great things, but Brian Leahy Robin Neel we can do small things with great love. Ben Pierce - Saint Teresa of Calcutta Joseph Schultz “ Marvin Snyder ” Ed Wolpert Mark Zietler Alumni St. James congratulates the Class of 2016 with a school-wide annual The Class of 2016 gifted the tradition starting with a celebratory lunch and yearbook signing school the panther logo on the gymnasium floor. A generous followed by the Candlelight Ceremony and Graduation on May 27th. and lasting gift of Panther pride. Preston Wilson A. Alexandria Grace C. Pedro G. Kenneth Alfred John M. Laysha Juliana S. P. Aidan Lee A. Delaney Rose C. Thomas Christopher G. Sean David M. Amy Victoria S. Thalia Helene R.-B. Braxton Mitchell D. Monica Anne G. Sophia Eileen N. Kevin Andrew R. T. Aaron Joseph B. Riley Frances D. John Edward H. Lily Rose N. Adeleine Anne T. Zachary Michael B. Ann Jordan E.-A. Alejandro Manuel H. V. Brennan Graham O. Bryan U. Paola Esther B. Daniela F. Grant Dalton H. Alejandro Rafael O. Rodney Christopher V. Payton Thomas B. Gabriella Maria F. Davies James H. Ysabelle Alexandria P. John Dirk V. Jack William B. Parker Colby F. Jackson Richard J. Jonathon Francisco R. M. Gianna Maria C. Madison Rose G. Anniston Leigh L. Regan Elizabeth R. Claire Lillian C. Gavin Andrew G. Juanita L. R. Natalia Ann R. Isabella Susanne C. Devon Sloane G. Sophia Cecilia M. Carlos Eduardo S. St. James would Cristina Maria Clem Patrick James Egan like to congratulate Cassandra Rose Farrell the Class of 2012 as Morgan Elizabeth Fenimore they go onto their Taylor Dawn Gibson John Timothy Griffin respective colleges Colleen Marie Higgins and universities. Katherine Kelly Higgins Colin Michael Hoepker Colleges and University John Vincent Iennaco Acceptances Sarah Elizabeth Kelly Florida State University Alexis Sydney LaDuke New York University Luke Addison Magley Perdue University Matthew James Mahoney Rollins College Daniel Francis Mantzaris Jr. Tallahassee Community College Jose Andres Marcano United States Coast Guard Academy Laura Isabel Martinez Alumni - Did You Know United States Naval Academy John David McMahan University of Central Florida Christine Anne Murphy St. James has been the corner stone of education? for all our alumni. University of Florida Emma Kathleen Nawrot Our alumni not only excel in the classroom, but on the athletic field. University of South Florida, Tampa Andrew Anthony Nelson Did you know in the past 5 years St. James Alumni have: Valencia College Alberto Martin Remy Cynthia Faye Sabangan Valedictorians: 2 at Bishop Moore Catholic, SJCS Class of 2012 Samuel Thomas Savard 2 at Boone High School and 1 at Lake Highland Jessica Magali Amador Heidi Gillian Schmitt 5 Courtney Elaine Baker Emily Cathleen Sierra Attending Military Academies: United States Air Force, Stephann Bertrand William Tyler South United States Naval Academy, and the United States Coast Joshua Peter Borja Julia Virginia Strube 5 Guard. That is $2.5 million dollars in college scholarships. Christian Charles Bruno Nicholas Anthony Welch Thomas Serros Burnes Madeleine Campbell Wettach Alumni participated on State Championship Sport Teams in Gabriel Josue Carrillo Lake Highland - Valedictorian 6 2015-2016 Year Bennett Hill Cathcart Gabrielle Elizabeth Williams SANTIAGO APOSTOL SOCIETY Mr. Jaques Blais and Mrs. Teri Blais ($10,000+) Mr. and Mrs. James Brady Giving Societies Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Apelado Mr. and Mrs. Mike Buell Ms. Mary Ann Ross Pete and Nancy Cafaro Received between June 1, 2015 and June 30, 2016 Max King Mr. and Mrs. Cesar Calvet Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Chouinard THE VIRGIN MARY SOCIETY Dann Orthodontics ($2,500+) Dr. and Mrs. Colin Condron Gift societies are a method of securing gifts Arthurs Catering, Inc. Mark and Sheila Cooper at all levels. They reflect the balance between Mr. and Mrs. James Caruso Mr. William Domanski and Mrs. Susan Domanski leadership gifts and broad participation. College Park Orthodontics Mr. and Mrs. Anthony J. Fable III Dr. and Mrs. Simon Condron Joseph and Ashley Filimon Gift societies provide an opportunity for Direct One Mr. Colby Franks all donors to be generous supporters of Ewald Enterprises Virginia Fries Mr. Stephen Gildner Mrs. Dolores Gentile St. James Cathedral School. Mr. and Mrs. John Haupt Mrs. Ruth Gentile Mr. Jeffrey Lauridsen and Mr. and Mrs. Gregory Gentlemen Mrs. Lourdes Cueto-Lauridsen Mr. and Mrs. Steven Gertel Former Senator and Mrs. Mel Martinez GoQuest R. Frank and Loha Melton Ashley Hall Mr. and Mrs. Dennis O’Connor Hard Rock Hotel Ms. Maureen Santillan-Haggerty Howl at the Moon Ms. Erin Sims Landform of Central Florida Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Schultz Mr. and Mrs. James Markiewicz Mr. and Mrs. Roy Shoen Mr. and Mrs. Mike McKee Mr. and Mrs. Donald Strollo Mr. and Mrs. Michael McMahan Mr. and Mrs. Brendan Sweeney Mrs. Robin Neel Mr. and Mrs. Tom Wilkes Pace Electric Inc/KNS Jay and Marti Wolszczak RDV Sports Club Dr. and Mrs. Carlos Sabogal THE CATHEDRAL SOCIETY Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Shaughnessy ($1,000+) Mr. J. Robert Smyth Mr. and Mrs.