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For the members of the St. Joan of Arc Forensics Teams, “glossophobia” (a fear of public speaking), doesn’t seem to a problem.  In the more than 30 years of its existence, the St. Joan of Arc Forensics Program has successfully given students a wonderful opportunity to speak (and act) in front of audiences.  It has given them a chance to confidently speak in class and at Mass. 
            On Saturday, December 7th, students from neighboring private schools met at St. Mary’s in Mt. Clemens to compete in the 7^th/8^th Grade Eastside Catholic Forensics Tournament.  Over a four-hour period, students battled stiff competition in their respective categories.  When the morning was over, St. Joan of Arc students accomplished something they have not done in 27 years. The team proudly earned the second-place trophy!
While all of the students worked hard and did well, the following students earned special recognition through winning 1^st, 2^nd, or 3^rd places in their rounds:
PROSE: Celeste Armstrong, Laura Douaihy, Ella Jensen, and Bella Misuraca; POETRY: Emma Bristol and Lillian Hass ; DRAMA: Alexandra Brageris, Anika Pasharikovski and Marissa Villanos; STORYTELLING: Sophia Lancaster, Madeline Mazawey and Noah Traczynski; MULTIPLE READIMG INTERPRETATION: Lucy Ballard, Andrea Friedel, Talia Sokoliotz and Meraiah Williams; DECLAMATION: Mary Bentley; IMPROMPTU: Gino Paluzzi; DUO INTERPRETATION: Maria Artley/Gabrielle Brooks, Dominic Bueti/Reagan Spindler, and Jack Madigan/Katie Madigan.
            We are especially proud of those students students/teams who received “Best of the Day” plaques: 2^nd Place--Noah Traczynski and Sophia Lancaster; 1^st Place--Madeline Mazawey, Emma Bristol, and  girls from our Multiple Reading Team (Lucy Ballard, Andrea Friedel, Talia Sokolitz and Meraiah Williams).
            We would like to thank the many parents who helped to organize (and bake) for the student lunch. Their generosity and kindness warmed student hearts and stomachs. Finally, we must express our gratitude to the coaches of this excellent team:  Mrs. Kathleen Andrews, Mrs. Cindy Bogan, Mrs. Karen Lazar, Mrs. Linda Lietaert, and Mrs. Marion Krymski. We stood tall on Saturday all because of you!

“And may the Lord make you increase and
Abound in love for one another”

A Time for Giving Thanks
 

Thanks for your contribution to  Turkey Bucks!

 

SJA Fall Food Drive

 

Thank you for helping our students understand that it is part of our christian service to help those in need as Jesus would have us do!



Candy Collection for the Troops Great Success!

The students at SJA brought in over 600 pounds of candy to send overseas to our military men and women!  This is 40 pounds more than we collected last year.

Thanks to our Student Council for leading the charge!

“And may the Lord make you increase and
Abound in love for one another”

 

The students in Grade 7 visited Sacred Heart Major Seminary in Detroit for their annual Vocations Awareness field trip. The students attended Mass in their beautiful chapel and were given a tour of the Seminary by the current Seminarians. Vocations Director, Fr. Joseph Horn, spoke with the boys about his calling to the priesthood and the Felician Sisters of North America spoke with the girls about their calling and path to their religious order. Our students asked thoughtful questions and left feeling inspired!

• Box Tops Information - Click here to read the new information!
• Box Tops is changing to fit today's families. The new and improved Box Tops mobile app uses state-of-the-art technology to scan your store receipt, find participating products and instantly add Box Tops to your school's earnings online. Parents can continue to send in the paper Box Tops for now and we will process them.

Four Valedictorians!

            At St. Joan of Arc, we are always incredibly proud of the many former students who distinguish themselves in high school. This year, the Class of 2019 (SJA Class of 2015), held a distinction of historical importance. For the first time in the history of St. Joan of Arc Catholic School, FOUR of our former students were named valedictorians at their Catholic high schools!
 

Regina High School
Elizabeth Nosek - Valparaiso University
Monica Pitlock - Loyola University Chicago

DeLaSalle Collegiate
Joseph Schaeffer-Michigan State University

Austin Catholic High School
Christian Spearman-Xavier University

          These incredibly bright, hard-working, dedicated students excelled in high school,  earning summa cum laude honors, and succeeding in a variety of activities from Student Council, National Honor Society, Forensics, and Choir, to athletic pursuits like soccer and baseball.
         
            May God Bless Elizabeth, Monica, Joseph, Christian, and their families on the next leg of their journeys. The Charger Nation beams with pride and rejoices with them!


Eagle Scout Project in the Works

David Chomicz, SJA Class of 2018, is working toward his Eagle Scout Badge.  He is making improvements to the landscaping around the St. Joan of Arc Church by adding two retaining walls with new plantings.  God Bless your efforts David!  More Charger Pride!


New Author

Gary Abud, SJA Class of 1998, an award winning educator and a double cornea transplant recipient has completed his new book, "What Color Will It Be?"  a Science with Scarlet book.  Science With Scarlett is a children's picture book series about a young girl scientist and her teddy bear assistant who do amazing experiments with the reader.  Click on Science with Scarlet to find out where to purchase this delightful book.  Congratulations, Gary!

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