Remember the SJA Carnival?


Sadly it doesn't come to town anymore, but boy it sure was fun while it lasted. Those poor teachers trying to keep their students' attention when the carnies were setting it up and ah the excitement!!


Remember the Tilt-a-Whirl or the Zipper! The cotton candy. The funnel cakes. The fun of running around with friends? We’d love to hear about your memories from years past - click here to join the SJA Alumni Facebook group and be a part of the conversation.

Two Former School Secretaries

If you attended SJA during 2000-2011, you'll remember Mrs. Schomisch and Mrs. Roveda as the SJA's school secretaries. We caught up with those two fun gals recently to learn about their time at SJA.

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50th Graduation for SJA '73

If the Class of 1973 can't recall what is was like when they graduated 50 years ago (!), make plans to get together at a local restaurant (Hackney's?) for a fun night of memories. See

the full 3rd grade class and graduation pics. Contact us for help in your planning reunion.

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A Spotlight on the Young Alums

Young alums from ASJA and the last decade of SJA grads will be spotlighted in each newsletter. We are so proud of these Saints! Check out these outstanding accomplishments by a few...

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Last Class of SJA Graduates HS

In 2019, SJA graduated its last class before becoming The Academy. These amazing students have now finished high school and are off to college - maybe yours?

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School News at The Academy

What a year for the Academy! Lots of great news to share as the school finishes its 4th year. The place is rocking the students' education and having fun in the process.

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Kelly Orf Wedding

Alumni Weddings 🥂

Congratulations to the alums who were recently married. The very best wishes to these newlyweds! 🎉


If we missed someone, please let us know.

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SJA Saints in Sympathy


Saints that have gone up before us - rest in peace. 🙏🏻


Patrick McGrath '64

Maggie Holton '72

Molly Nelson Harris '93

What's Going on at SJA Uganda?

Fr Simon Peter is an amazing man with such vision for educating kids in his area of Uganda. And it's exciting to learn what The Academy students have planned for the future. If you would like to join the dynamic board that's making a difference, reach out to Arc of Hope's board chair Johnjoe Farragher '85.

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Thanks for reading your alumni newsletter. Please feel free to share news, ideas, wedding photos, obituaries with us by emailing alumnistjoanofarc@gmail.com.


Did you know there's an alumni page on the school's website?


If you're on LinkedIn, please note there is a private SJA group for all alums for networking purposes. If you are interested in joining,

please click here or reach out to Elizabeth


SJA/ASJA Alumni Association Coordinators

Kelly Orf Trimble '03 and Elizabeth Wheeler '03