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Two weeks of AP Testing just wrapped and we would like to thank our Guidance Counselors for all their hard work and dedication to our students. Watch/Listen to the latest episode of the "Power of Potential" Podcast to learn more about Mrs. Fallon, Ms. Wight, and Ms. Durham. Together these three have helped the Class of 2022 earn over twenty million dollars in scholarships for college with a 100% acceptance rate. Learn why they got involved in school counseling and what drives them every day. You can watch on our website or listen below or wherever you get your podcasts.

This episode of the Power of Potential is about the spring musical this year, Seussical!! The cast of our exciting musical stopped by and we talked about the exciting things that happen during a musical, their individual feelings about the show and the characters, and we even got a sneak peek of one of the biggest songs in the show! The episode is full of funny jokes and interesting takes from our actors and our director, Mr. Henderson. The Sour Kangaroo(Shannon White), The Cat in the Hat(Izzy Stevens), Jojo(Chloe Benson), and Horton the Elephant(Dan Martin), and two of the Bird Girls and your resident hosts(Arianna Simon and Sami Golding) all came to our podcast for a loud show full of colorful characters. Seussical is opening this Friday(4/29) at 7:30. There is a show Saturday(4/30) at 7:30 and the closing show is Sunday(5/1). Please come out to the Spring Lake Theater to come see our wonderful show!! http://srhsnj.com/tickets (Click here to buy your tickets.)

This episode of the Power of Potential focuses on the origins of the St. Rose Bagpipe Band and how they have evolved over the past year. Hosts Samantha Golding and Arianna Simon are joined by Miss Weingarten (founder, Pipe Major), Mr. Petrillo (Campus Minister, Base Drum), and Shannon White '24. They talk all about how the band was formed last fall by our innovative and dedicated music teacher Miss Weingarten and about how the band is made up of both students and teachers who have a passion for playing music together. This year, the Pipe Band has played at St Rose Open Houses, the Belmar St Patrick’s Day Parade, both the Christmas and Spring Concerts, local elementary schools, and has even made an appearance on News 12 NJ! This summer they are heading to Scotland to be immersed in the culture, life, and food of that Bag Pipe-loving country.

On this episode, we meet two of St. Rose High School's Track and Field Coaches: Alumni and Head Coach Kaitlyn Lavender and Assistant Coach, Pete Casagrande who along with Cross Country's All-County Player Brian Theobald '23, share their experiences that led them to three championship titles: Non-Public "B" Girls Relay State Champions Non-Public "B" BOYS Relay State Champions Non-Public "B" BOYS State Group Champions This is the first time in program history that we've won both the state relays and the state individual team title. For the Purple Roses, the Boys State Group Championship victory came after they won the NJSIAA Non-Public B Relay Championships in January. This was the first time in program history that St. Rose won both in the same year. “The boys were counting how many days until the state title,” St. Rose head coach Kaitlyn Lavender said. “They really wanted to win this. We had many log personal bests and just shined tonight. The team shows up. They all want to be there and we’re really well-rounded. These kids really put in a lot of effort.” Brian Theobald won three events (800, 1600 and 3200) as St. Rose scored 67 points to capture the state Non-Public B boys indoor track and field championships. St. Rose HS left the meet with full grins as the boys and girls swept the team championships collecting multiple gold medals throughout the evening. Many athletes stepping up to compete in multiple events, Brian Theobald and Tilly O'Connor playing big roles in anchor spots. It was no secret that St. Rose’s Tilly O’Connor was the favorite in the 3200 meter run. The real question was how much would she win the event by? The answer turned out to be quite a large margin. O’Connor set a meet record with a time of 11:01.97, nearly 40 seconds better than the second-place finisher. “It means a lot because I love racing,” O’Connor said. “Having this opportunity was special.” Leading from the opening gun, O’Connor found herself lapping other runners early in the race. When she crossed the finish line, she was all alone and pushed herself without anyone on her heels to motivate her. “I thought they would try to stay with me a little longer, I was a little surprised when I took the lead right away,” O’Connor said. “It’s tough. I always remember that I can always do my best even if there’s no one there. I can always keep pushing myself.” The wins were complemented by a second-place finish in the shot courtesy of Joshua Huisman, 45-10, and William Nate Dempsey, 25-2.5, as well as a sixth-place run in the 4x200m. Congratulations to the St. Rose High School Track/Field and Cross Country teams on an outstanding year.

4 Years of St. Rose Got Talent Arianna Simon and Samantha Golding interview the 4th Annual St. Rose Got Talent's student producers, Ellen Gallagher '22 and Chelsea LaGotta '22 (also last year's 2nd place winner) to learn more about this year's show, how we connected with our celebrity judges, and what's in store for us this year. They both share the history of the St. Rose Got Talent Show and tell us how much work is involved in putting together this annual event. http://srhsnj.com/gottalent (Click here to buy tickets for St. Rose Got Talent on 3/10/22) http://srhsnj.com/gottalent (Click here to donate and support, "Hope for Haiti.")

Meet Jerry Joyce, a fixture at St. Rose High School and for 40+ years the advisor of the Senior trip to Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida. In this episode, he passes the pixie dust to Heather Carlotz to take the senior trip into St. Rose's second century. We will learn the evolution of the senior trip, understanding what is the same and what is different. We are also joined by a few students from the Class of 2022 to share their experiences from their trip.

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The St. Rose High School Theater Company is proud to present, “39 Steps” a hilarious whodunit that tells the story of a man trapped in a boring life who encounters a woman claiming to be a spy and soon finds himself entangled in a nationwide manhunt. In our first episode of season 2, student co-hosts and cast members of the play interview the show's director, Mr. Reid Henderson, and a few of their castmates. There are 3 performances. Friday, November 12th at 730pm and two on Saturday the 13th at 2 pm and 7:30 pm. Tickets are $10 for general admission and $5 for students. Purchase tickets online at www.srhs.booktix.com. All shows will be at the Spring Lake Community House.

In this episode, we chat with two Sisters of St. Joseph who have given decades of their lives to St. Rose High School. Sister Kathleen Boyle, SSJ, and Sister Marie O'Hagan share their stories of getting the call to a life of vocation, how they chose the Sisters of St. Joseph, and the next chapter in both of their lives. We will also find out how two seniors, Trevor Donnelly '21 and Christian Chinery '21 left Sister Marie speechless by giving her the greatest gift from one of her heroes. We also learn a little bit of history on how the Sisters of St. Joseph who founded St. Rose High School in 1923 got their start. The Sisters of Saint Joseph of Philadelphia trace their origins and spirit to six women who came together in 1650 in war-ravaged LePuy, France, with great desires for union with God, among themselves and with their neighbors. Encouraged and aided by Jesuit Jean Pierre Medaille, they were among the first to create religious life for women outside cloister. The Congregation flourished until the end of the eighteenth century when the French Revolution dispersed or imprisoned our sisters. Five sisters were guillotined, but on the eve of her execution, Mother St. John Fontbonne was spared. In 1807, she began the work of refounding the Congregation in Lyon. In 1836, in response to the needs of the Church in the Missouri mission, she sent six sisters to St. Louis. From this foundation, sisters like Julie Fournier spread all over the United States and Canada. With three sisters, Mother Saint John Fournier left St. Louis in 1847 to administer Saint John’s Orphanage for Boys in Philadelphia. Their generosity in responding to each new call for assistance prompted Bishop Kenrick to describe them as sisters “ready for any good work.” In that spirit, we continue to respond to the sufferings and injustices of each particular time and place. With the advice and support of Bishop John Neumann, the sisters acquired their first novitiate and academy in McSherrystown, PA, in 1854. In 1858, they purchased the Middleton family home, our current Motherhouse and administrative center in Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia, and the first site of Mount Saint Joseph Academy. Today, our Congregation numbers more than 800 women serving largely in the Middle Atlantic states and in many other areas from Alaska to Peru. The Sisters whole-hearted response to the educational needs of new immigrants, in both urban and rural settings, focused energy in schools of every kind and at every level. In the 19th and 20th centuries, the sisters’ responses included the care of orphans, children with special needs, widows, formation of catechists, nursing during the Civil War, and the influenza epidemic of 1918. Our historical response to peoples’ needs has evolved into a variety of current ministries. The Sisters of St. Joseph carry a special concern for those who are poor and work with others to provide for their needs and to change structures that cause poverty and oppression. Although the sisters cannot respond to every need, every good work is a possibility where God's great love heals divisions and brings people to unity. These efforts have led us, our associates, and our lay partners to deepen our commitment to our common mission: We live and work so that all people may be united with God and with one another.

MaryJean Martz started teaching at SRHS nearly 35 years ago and remains a beloved teacher of religion. Whether you bonded during Kairos or for her love of dogs, diet coke, or her daughter Serena, everyone agrees it is Mrs. Martz's compassion that made her a true gift to our school community. In episode 8 of the Power of Potential podcast, Mrs. Martz shares her journey at St. Rose High School and how she lived her full potential by helping other students reach theirs. With a few surprises along the way, this episode will make you laugh and cry at the same time. Congratulations to MaryJean Martz and thank you for your 35 years of service to the community of St. Rose High School. You will be truly missed. https://www.srhsnj.com/news-events/news/pop/~board/pop/post/s01e08-farewell-to-mrs-martz (Watch the full episode here.) https://www.srhsnj.com/news-events/news/pop/~board/pop/post/s01e08-farewell-to-mrs-martz (Watch the video tribute to Mrs. Martz here.)

Director of Advancement, Nancy McGaughan and Alumni Coordinator, Erin O'Brien sit down with Arianna and Michael to showcase their annual College Collage Project. Started in 2015, the Advancement Department wanted to highlight all of the wonderful colleges and universities are students who achieved 100% acceptance were heading to in the fall. Working with their favorite photographer, Peter Chollick of Chollick Photography http://www.chollickphoto.com/, the College Collage was born. Each May at the Senior Breakfast, students adorned with their college apparel step in front of the camera for Peter to work his magic. During the few minutes Peter has with each senior he works quickly to capture the personality of each student. Then back in his studio the photos are edited and added to a collage which is unveiled at the Baccalaureate Mass and Senior Award night. In episode 7 of the "Power of Potential" podcast, Nancy and Erin share the story of how the College Collage started, why students look forward to it, and how the Advancement Department nurtures relationships with alumni after graduation. To support the St. Rose High School Annual Fund, please visit: https://www.srhsnj.com/support-us (https://www.srhsnj.com/support-us) In a future episode, Nancy and Erin will be back to celebrate a huge milestone for their department this year. Check out the https://www.srhsnj.com/news-events/news/pop/~board/pop/post/the-college-collage-project (show notes) to see the College Collage and much more including the podcast in video form.

AP World Language students share the discoveries they made during an Immigration project for Spanish class.