St. Joseph's Academy Alumnae Association

We had a great time last night!

Our Young Alum Happy Hour was such a fun event on this beautiful night! It’s wonderful to catch up with recent college grads and those in the early stages of their careers. We’ll see you all at the next gathering!

On Friday, Campus Ministry welcomed three Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet to have lunch with our students! The girls had a great time listening to the Sisters, making them bracelets, and talking about what activities they can come back to participate in. We think there may be some CSJ karaoke in our future! Thank you to Sr. Linda Markway, Sr. Marianne Keena, and Sr. Laura Gruber!

SJA Class of 1984 will be celebrating 40 years as alumnae during Reunion Weekend 2024.

Saturday, October 12th will be here before you know it! All classes ending in “4” and “9” will be celebrating their milestone reunions.

We are making updates to our website frequently with class party plans, so be sure to check it out. We can't wait to have you back on campus! https://www.sja1840.org/alumnae/reunion

SJA Class of 1999 will be celebrating 25 years as alumnae during Reunion Weekend 2024.

Saturday, October 12th will be here before you know it! All classes ending in “4” and “9” will be celebrating their milestone reunions.

We are making updates to our website frequently with class party plans, so be sure to check it out. We can't wait to have you back on campus! https://www.sja1840.org/alumnae/reunion

If you were a fan of SJA basketball or volleyball in the early 90s, then you may know the Folkl name. Kristin Folkl Kaburakis ‘94 brought her volleyball number out of retirement for a very special student to wear. Her daughter! Sophia is a sophomore at St. Joe and is continuing her mother’s legacy on the volleyball court.

It means so much to us that our alumnae send their daughters to SJA!

Chicago Alums! Don't forget!
Register for our upcoming Angel Connection Event on Thursday, September 26th! We would love for you to join us for Happy Hour at Barcocina Chicago. This is a great chance to meet for fun, meet new people, or catch up with current Angel friends. Marcia Niedringhaus, SJA President, and Linda Holland Decker '83, Director of Institutional Advancement, will be in attendance to talk about school updates and other exciting news from the Academy.
Please send in your RSVPs by the end of the day, Thursday, September 19th. For more information and to register, visit: https://www.sja1840.org/alumnae

SJA Class of 2019 will be celebrating 5 years as alumnae during Reunion Weekend 2024. Saturday, October 12th will be here before you know it! All classes ending in “4” and “9” will be celebrating their milestone reunions.
We are making updates to our website frequently with class party plans, so be sure to check it out. We can't wait to have you back on campus! https://www.sja1840.org/alumnae/reunion

Classes of 2008–2020 are invited to the Young Alumnae Fall Happy Hour! Bring your friends and meet other SJA alums in St. Louis. Join us for fun and the opportunity to network at Schlafly Bottleworks on September 12 from 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Look for the SJA balloons at our reserved tables.

Reservations requested by September 4. https://www.sja1840.org/alumnae

We are proud to recognize our long-time Athletic Director, Maureen McVey, for her remarkable 36 years of service to the Academy. Coach McVey has announced that she will retire at the end of this academic year.
Since joining St. Joe in 1989, Maureen has been a cornerstone of our school community, coaching soccer and leading our athletic department with unwavering passion, expertise, and commitment. Her influence has shaped the lives of countless student-athletes. Under her leadership, the Angels achieved the national #1 ranking in 2002, secured five state soccer championships, and claimed 17 district titles. Her exceptional record has earned her a place in four prestigious Halls of Fame: the St. Louis Soccer Hall of Fame, Missouri Hall of Fame, Missouri Soccer Coaches Association Hall of Fame, and the UMSL Soccer Hall of Fame.
In 2013, Coach McVey took on the role of Athletic Director, during which time our teams achieved 16 state championships and numerous district titles across various sports.
Coach McVey will continue as Head Soccer Coach through this school year, while we begin the search for a new athletic director, followed by the appointment of a new soccer coach for the 2025-26 school year.

This school year marks a significant milestone for St. Joseph’s Academy - the 50th anniversary of our remarkable 1st state championship. This incredible legacy began with the 1974-75 Basketball Team and launched five decades of winning teams. Notably, SJA holds the highest number of state championships among all-girls schools in the State of Missouri, at 65 to date!

To celebrate this historic occasion, we are hosting a "Reunion of Champions." The celebration event will be held during Angel Fest on October 12, 2024, beginning at 10:00 a.m. The day promises to be memorable and filled with fun, camaraderie, and the opportunity to reconnect with former teammates and coaches.

To learn more, visit https://www.sja1840.org/alumnae/angel-fest.

SJA Class of 1974 will be celebrating 50 years as alumnae during Reunion Weekend 2024. Saturday, October 12th will be here before you know it! All classes ending in “4” and “9” will be celebrating their milestone reunions.

We are making updates to our website frequently with class party plans, so be sure to check it out. We can't wait to have you back on campus! https://www.sja1840.org/alumnae/reunion

Attention Chicago Alums:
Register for our upcoming Angel Connection Event on Thursday, September 26th! We would love for you to join us for Happy Hour at Barcocina Chicago. This is a great chance to meet for fun, meet new people, or catch up with current Angel friends. Marcia Niedringhaus, SJA President, and Linda Holland Decker '83, Director of Institutional Advancement, will be in attendance to talk about school updates and other exciting news from the Academy.

Please send in your RSVPs by the end of the day, Thursday, September 19th. For more information and to register, visit: https://www.sja1840.org/alumnae

Attention New York City Alums: Register for our upcoming Angel Connection Event on Thursday, September 12th! We would love for you to join us for Happy Hour at Bar Cima. This is a great chance to meet for fun, meet new people, or catch up with current Angel friends. Marcia Niedringhaus, SJA President, and Linda Holland Decker '83, Director of Institutional Advancement, will be in attendance to talk about school updates and other exciting news from the Academy.

Please send in your RSVPs by the end of the day, Thursday, September 5th. For more information and to register, visit: https://www.sja1840.org/alumnae

We are so excited to announce our new drama teacher, Debby Lennon! Debby is Adjunct Professor of voice at Lindenwood University, is celebrating 24 years as Full Adjunct Professor of Voice at Webster University. She is thrilled to be joining the Fine Arts faculty here at St Joe.

Debby has been involved in theater all around St. Louis and has been recognized for her talent many times. She made her solo debut with The St. Louis Symphony Orchestra in the Carnegie Hall Premiere of William Bolcom’s , “Songs of Innocence and Experience” and has been a member and section leader of The St Louis Symphony Chorus for thirty-eight seasons. In 2016, Debby starred in Grey Gardens with Max & Louie Productions, winning the St. Louis Theater Circle Award for Best Actress in a Musical. In 2017, she won a second Theater Circle Award for best Actress in a Comedy for her portrayal of Florence Foster Jenkins in Max & Louie’s Souvenir, A Fantasia on the Life of Florence Foster Jenkins. She has also been in multiple productions at The Muny. Debby previously served as a vocal coach for our Angels for the last 25 years.

We are so glad she's joining our faculty!

Do you have a daughter, granddaughter, niece, cousin, neighbor, or know anyone else in 8th grade? Is she interested in SJA? The 8th Grade Shadow Visit calendar is open and she can schedule a shadow day this fall to see what it's like to be an Angel!

Our 8th Grade Shadow Visit calendar has gone LIVE today! And our first shadow day is coming up on September 3rd. There are limited spots available on each shadow day. So, if you are in 8th grade or know an 8th grader interested in SJA, be sure to schedule those visits right away. We look forward to having you at St. Joe!

To register, visit: https://sja1840.schooladminonline.com/portal/public_calendars/8th_grade_shadow_visit

Save the date for Angel Fest 2024! We can't wait to see our alumnae, friends, and family at this fun event. There's something for everyone, so add it to your calendar! https://www.sja1840.org/alumnae/angel-fest

The Alumnae Association is seeking nominations for the 2025 Distinguished Alumnae Awards from all alumnae and members of the St. Joseph's Academy community! If you know of someone who deserves consideration for an alumnae award, please complete the nomination form at www.sja1840.org/alumnae/alumnae-awards. This is a great honor that recognizes alumnae who make notable contributions to the SJA community and the world.

The nomination deadline is November 15, 2024.

Thank you to Dr. Kerri Morgan '92 for a beautiful commencement address during the graduation ceremony for the Class of 2024 last night! She talked about her athletic and professional achievements and how there's not a correct path for every journey, that you need to embrace new opportunities that come along. She encouraged our grads to know and trust their strengths and to pursue their passions. She congratulated the Class of 2024 and welcomed them into SJA Alumnae Association. Congrats again to our newest Alumnae!

Congratulations to the Class of 2024!

We can’t wait to see you all at the Summer Social!

Calling all young Alumnae from the Classes of 2007-2020! Join us for the Young Alumnae Summer Social at Llywelyn’s Pub in Webster Groves on Thursday, June 6th, 2024 from 5:30 - 7:30 pm. This is a great chance to catch up with your classmates and meet up with other SJA young alums!

Reservations are requested by Tuesday, June 4. For more information and to register visit: https://www.sja1840.org/calendar/calendar-clone/~occur-id/12171

We hope to see you there!

Thank you again to our amazing alumnae! We are celebrating at the Academy today because your generosity helped us clinch 1st place in the Girls Schools Unite Alumnae Giving Competition. Nearly 14% of our alumnae made a gift to The St. Joe Fund and what's more, we raised over $62,000, which will make a difference in the lives of our students as we continue to prepare them to go out and make a profound impact in the world. Your gifts to The St. Joe Fund directly impact academics, athletics, the arts, campus ministry programs, scholarships, our state-of-the-art facilities, and so much more.
And congratulations to the Class of 1996, as they grabbed the top spot at the beginning of the competition and never let go. They had an astounding 40.2% class participation, followed closely by the Class of 1972 with 37.4% participation.
Thank you for continuing the "Not I, But We" spirit by giving back to St. Joe. We can't wait for next year!

Our Angels in the Musical R***e did a fantastic job tonight! They truly brought the Disney magic to life on the stage with each number. Make sure to come see the show Friday night and Saturday night at 7 p.m.!

The St. Joe Fund helps support the arts and our incredibly talented students who dedicate their time. Tonight is your last chance to give to Girls Schools Unite! Let's go Angels!

Make your gift online or via Venmo . Minimum gift is $5.

Here are the Day 3 class rankings for the Girls Schools Unite Giving Challenge. Wow! The alumnae from the late 90s are really coming through! You have a few more hours today to make your gift to The St. Joe Fund! Just a reminder, this is a participation challenge so every alumna gift counts. We lost by 15 donors last year, let's not let that happen this year.

Make your gift to The St. Joe Fund via Venmo or online at https://www.sja1840.org/giving/make-a-gift

Only 12 hours left! Look at how close we are
to that #1 spot!

Another alum from '72 said, "I hope that SJA graduates
will have an impact on their families, communities and
beyond to grow as leaders and multi-culturally." It's
time for the final push, so get your classmates ready!

We have also heard the call for more Bud Stein
content. He is warming up and ready to convince more
alumnae to give to this challenge and the St. Joe Fund.
Stay tuned!

Make your gift online or via Venmo Minimum gift is $5.

Here is a Day 2 update on the top 5 SJA classes in the Girls Schools Unite competition. The class of 1996 is still holding onto the lead, but 1998 is so close to that top spot.

Help your class out in the rankings and make an impact on current and future Angels at the same time! You have until midnight tomorrow to make a gift to The St. Joe Fund. You can give via Venmo or online at https://www.sja1840.org/giving/make-a-gift

Current standings! Alumnae, don't forget to
check with your classmates and remind them about
Girls Schools Unite! We are very grateful for the
donations we have received so far. Our alumnae have
many great reasons they are giving back to St. Joe.

An alum from 2011 says, "I hope more gals can have
the same beautiful, nurturing, and positive high school
experience that I did. SJA helped me grow into the
person that I am today, and I regularly feel the impact
SJA continues to have on me."

A 1996 alum says, "St. Joe gave me the education,
confidence, and friendships that have enriched and
inspired my life."

What is your reason to give?

The 4th Annual Girls Schools Unite Giving Challenge is underway! The alumnae in this photo know you can bring home the win! Remind all of your alumnae friends and family that every donation St. Joe receives during this friendly competition goes toward the St. Joe Fund. This is a participation challenge so every alumna gift not only counts but it will impact the lives of current and future Angels.

The school with the highest percentage of alumnae donations will be announced on Friday. Stay tuned for updates on those standings, but in the meantime, congrats to the Class of 1996 on topping the leaderboard among SJA classes!