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Naomi See ’18 was one of 15 high school se- CJ Swimmers & Diver Win in State Finals Charism
niors out of 2,100 applicants from across the Kudos to the Swimming and Diving OF THE APOSTLES OF THE SACRED HEART OF JESUS
Three CJ Students Score Perfect ACTs country and abroad, who was awarded the Chargers, who placed in the MSHSAA
Class of 2018 Cameron Impact Scholarship State Championships on February 17,
Cor Jesu seniors Caroline Farroll (pictured by the Bryan Cameron Education Founda- 2018! Karissa Franz ’18 repeated her
left) and Maddy Pasque (center) earned tion. All the Scholars receive a four-year, State Championship status, this time
the top score of 36 on the October 2017 merit-based scholarship to cover the full in the 100-yard Butterfly and 100-
ACT. And in February, another perfect score tuition and educational expenses at any U.S. yard Backstroke. Maddie Mather ’19
was achieved by junior Hannah Nicholson university of their choosing. finished in 3rd place in the 500-yard
(right). Nationally, on average, less than Freestyle. The Cor Jesu relay team
one-tenth of one percent of students who Model of Justice Award comprised of Karissa Franz ’18,
take the ACT earn the top score. Maddie Mather ’19, Maddie Palatt
Two CJ students received the Archdiocesan
MLK Model of Justice Award in January. Mad- ’21 and Nicole Beard ’18 finished in
ison Watson ’18 was Cor Jesu’s awardee, and 2nd place in the 200-yard Medley Relay and 4th in the 400-yard Freestyle Relay. It was senior,
Three National Merit Finalists Named Mia Strahlendorf ’18 was nominated by her Grace Vonder Haar’s, third trip to the state championship, where she finished in 6th place.
The Chargers finished 6th overall in Class 2.
parish, Sacred Heart in Valley Park.
Seniors Claire Koster, Maggie Kuntz and Mikaela In addition to their placement at the state finals, four CJ swimmers broke MWAA Conference
Loucks, who were named National Merit Semifinal- Music Honors Records, including:
ists this past fall, have earned National Merit Finalist Anna Groesch ’18 was one of only 14 • 500-yard Freestyle: 2018 record by Maddie Mather ’19: 5:12.04 (2000 record: 5:07.51) Beatification of Venerable
status. The students’ achievements qualify them students, out of hundreds of cellists who • 400 Freestyle Relay: 2018 record by Cor Jesu Academy: 3:39.73 (former record not listed) Clelia Merloni
for scholarships at their designated colleges. To auditioned, to be selected to the Missouri • 200-yard I.M.: 2017 record by Karisa Franz ’18: 2:07.63 (1993 record: 2:08.26)
become a Finalist, a Semifinalist must have an out- All-State Honors Orchestra. This was the third • 100-yard Butterfly: 2017 record by Karisa Franz ’18: 55.76 (former record not listed) At the Ordinary Session of Cardinals
standing academic record throughout high school, time Anna was selected to this prestigious and Bishops of the Congregation for
be endorsed and recommended by the school prin- group. Erica Ancell ’18 and Kelly Beekman the Causes of Saints, held on Janu-
cipal, and earn SAT scores that confirm the student’s ’19 were selected to the competitive Mis- CJ Fitness Center Named in Honor of John Neff ary 9, 2018, the miracle attributed to
earlier qualifying test performance. souri All State Choir. Only four sopranos and the intercession of the Apostles of
four altos were chosen out of nearly 300 Mis- Thanks to his 15-year tenure as CJ’s the Sacred Heart of Jesus Foundress,
Mother Clelia Merloni, was recognized
souri high school students. All three students head basketball coach that has not
Affton Chamber of Commerce Presents performed at the Missouri Music Educator’s only brought the team to two Final with a unanimous affirmative vote. With
this, the path to her beatification has
Exceptional Educator Award to Karen Schuering Conference. Four appearances, but has modeled been cleared. The only remaining step
Cor Jesu’s core values, good sports-
Erica Ancell ’18 and Lauren Cerbin ’20 were
is the establishment of the date of the
and the Affton Beautification Award to Cor Jesu selected to the Opera Theater of St. Louis’ manship and the importance of celebration by Pope Francis.
Artist-in-Training Program. They performed teamwork, CJ Varsity Basketball Head This was the final phase of the pro-
Coach John Neff has made a name for
Congratulations to CJ math teacher, Karen Schuering, winner of the 2017 Excep- at the winter recital this past January. himself in the new gym! On November cess of recognizing the miracle under
tional Educator Award given by the Affton Chamber of Commerce at its awards 30, the Basketball Chargers, past play- examination by the Congregation for
dinner on January 20, 2018. Studio Art Awards ers, their parents and CJ administra- the Causes of Saints, which took place
Cor Jesu was also honored at the event with one of the 2017 Beautification Awards Ellie Rice ’18 received 1st place in Printmak- tors surprised John by dedicating the in Brazil in 1951. The diocesan process
in Commercial New Construction. This award is given annually to those businesses ing for her relief print, Perspective, and Emma new CJ Fitness Center in his honor. The dedication demonstrates the deep appreciation that was held in the Vicariate of Rome from
in the Affton community that have made significant site or building improvements Mohrmann ’19 was awarded 2nd place in the CJ community has for the impact he has made and continues to make on our student January 25, 2005, to April 11, 2011.
in new construction or renovations. Drawing for her self-portrait, Façade, at the athletes. During that period, five eyewitnesses
gave their oral testimonies: Sr. Delurds
Young Artists and Their Teachers Exhibition at Vendramin, Sr. Ricarda Moretti (Apare-
Lindenwood University this past November. cida), Fr. Ernesto Ferrero of the Priests
CJA’s Mock Trial Heading to State Finals Three Seniors Sign College Letters of Intent of the Christian Doctrine, Sr. Maria Luiza
Serra Club Vocation Essay Luca, and Sr. Maria da Glória de Oliveira.
Congrats to CJ’s five Mock Trial Teams – all of whom qualified for Regionals held on Febru- Hailee Settlemoir ’20 earned 2nd place and Three seniors signed letters of intent on In addition, 14 written declarations
National Signing Day and National Women
ary 27 and March 1 – and have advanced to the Missouri State Finals on March 23-25 at the $500 for her vocation essay sponsored by the in Sports Day on February 7, 2018, to play from individuals who had followed
Thomas F. Eagleton United States Courthouse! A blended team of all the Cor Jesu Mock Trial Serra Club, the global lay apostolate for voca- collegiate sports at their respective col- the illness and healing of the Brazilian

lawyers will hold court at the competition! Stay tuned for the final verdict. tions in the Catholic Church. More than 300 leges/universities: doctor Pedro Ângelo de Oliveira Filho

Mock Trial is moderated by CJ social studies teacher, Jen Ahrens ’87, and all the CJ Mock Trial sophomores across the archdiocese submit- Emma Collier ’18 were included in the documentation.
On February 23, 2017, the Medical

students are coached by lawyers: Julie Houska Scheipeter ’06 and current parents, Colleen ted entries. Rockhurst University to play soccer Council convened and gave a favorable
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Twenty-three CJ musicians and vocalists received Exemplary 1 Ratings at the St. Louis Solo & Gold Award Girl Scouts during a ceremony at With the February sports signings, a total of eight Cor Jesu seniors have committed to play- Your love for me. Mother Clelia, pray for see the Aurasma logo

Ensemble Festival on March 3 in: Flute Quartet, String Duet, Violin Solo, Piano Solo, two SSA Lindenwood University in St. Charles on June ing collegiate sports in the fall of 2018, representing five different sports at eight different us.

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