Reunion - October 15-17, 2010
 SJA Alumni Aaron Mountain (left, Madison HS), Greg Garno (center, Adrian HS), and Leon Miller (right, Tecumseh HS) posed recently at a local cross country meet. All are juniors and all placed in the top 40 for the meet. |
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- Mary Sullivan (attended 1984-1992) - The year I graduated from 6th grade at SJA, my family and I moved to San Diego, CA. Since then, I have graduated from high school and gone to college to study nursing. I am currently living near San Francisco. marysblue79 AT hotmail DOT com posted 12-14-09
- Melissa Jodis (attended 1975-1982) - Just moved back to Adrian after 20 years out West! mjodis AT msn DOT com posted 12-14-09
- Jessica Labo (attended 1992-1996) - I'm currently based in Los Angeles working on my J.D. Prior to that I graduated from the University of Michigan - AA and worked with prostate cancer patients. St. Joe's is always in my heart and definitely has set the standard of education in my mind. jesslabo AT umich DOT edu posted 12-01-09
- Shay (Amasa) Harkey Wainwright (attended 1983-1988) - I went on from SJA to graduate from high school in Ohio and from college in North Carolina. (I changed my first name along the way.) After several years in the publishing industry I'm currently a stay-at-home mom to my three children, living in Massachusetts. shay AT wainwrights DOT org posted 11-12-09
- Amanda Bristoll (1990-94) - I'm currently a junior at Eastern Michigan University, majoring in Communications Technology with a minor in Literature. Thanks to Pam Esterline for getting me off to a great start, and Mrs. Merillat & Mrs. Rogers for your endless encouragement! bahli AT dagorhir DOT com posted 09-27-09
- Taylor Robinson (class of 2011) - I am currently a sophmore at Tecumseh High School. St. Joe's was an awsome experience in my life. It really helps you with the skills needed to be succesful in life. I am greatful to have been able to go to this wonderful school, and I hope well for all in the future. taylorrobinson93 AT hotmail DOT com posted 04-04-09
- Jim O'Brien (class of 1985) - SJA was one of the best educational experiences of my life. I have great memories of Sr. Leonor, Sr. Mary Kay, Sr. Phyllis, Ms. Verlinden, Sr. Kathleen, and many more. Now my 3-year old boy is in Montessori, and my 1-year old girl will probably go soon. For the past 10 years I've run a technology consulting company in Toledo. I would love to hear from old classmates - send me an email. jim AT obrien DOT org posted 1-9-09
- Aaron Mountain (class of 2011) - Saint Joseph Academy has been a wonderful experience in my life. I learned many important skills that have helped me excel in high school. I am currently attending Madison High School. I run Cross Country and Track and both have been great experiences. I am Team Captain for Cross Country and hope to be Captain for Track. Speech Class, as much as I disliked it, has truly been one of the best classes I took at Saint Joes. AaronEJM AT hotmail DOT com posted 1-9-09
- Amy Noland Cooke (taught at SJA 1982-86) - I was a teacher of math and art in grades 1-4 at St. Joseph from 1982 until 1986. Then I moved to Japan to teach and stayed there 11 years. I am now married with two children, ages 9 and 12, and living in my hometown of Monroe, MI. I currently teach piano lessons, substitute teach, and play organ in various churches in Monroe. I loved teaching at St. Joseph and fondly remember the wonderful families there. I'd like to hear from any of my former students! amynocooke AT gmail DOT com posted 1-9-09
- Eric Parker (attended 1974-79) - I'm a stage actor living in Chicago. From Montessori through 4th grade I enjoyed my time at SJA immensely. I still remember the smell of the dodgeballs (I got hit often) and the old tall slide and merry-go-'round, not to mention the mostly awful wrapped hot "beefburgers" at lunchtime. I think most of all, though, was how safe and nurtured I felt as a 1st and 2nd-grader in Sr. Phyllis' and Sr. Mary Kay's classes. eric.r.parker AT netzero DOT net posted 12-02-08
- Emily Snider (class of 2011) - I am currently attending Tecumseh High School. I do miss SJA, but I'm doing very well in high school. I learned a lot at St. Joe's, and it has helped immensely with adjusting to high school level work. My class from SJA was also very close, and we still see each other from time to time. I loved SJA, and I hope you do too! pink_iguanna22 AT hotmail DOT com posted 10-22-08
- Sarah Miller (class of 1987) - In April, I moved from North Carolina, my home for 17 years, to Plano, Texas with my fiancee. We are getting married sometime this summer. I'm so glad I looked St. Joe's up--I went to several different schools after graduating SJA (so my graduation year may be wrong--it was hard to figure out!), but SJA has always been my favorite! imogenesarah AT aol DOT com posted 09-02-08
- Tonya Wolf Huffman (attended 1980-88) - I attended Adrian High, then moved to Ohio for the rest of high school. I am married and living in Ann Arbor and am a buyer for Whole Foods Market. posted 04-11-08 tonyahuffman AT gmail DOT com
- Danielle Shelle (class of 2004) - I'm a senior at Michigan State University majoring in Nutritional Science with a Health Promotions Specialization. I graduate this May and I hope to attend Medical School and begin classes this Fall! shelled1 AT msu DOT edu posted 03-12-08
- Julio Cazares (class of 2011) - I am currenly going to Blissfield High School im a freshmen. I've been doing very well in school and I play for the varsity soccer team. I was one of the best players on my team. J_cazares30 at hotmail dot com posted 02-19-08
- Kristina Jodis (attended 1973-81) - Wow, has it been a long time. I graduated from the University of Notre Dame (GO IRISH!) with a double major in Govt./International Studies and Business, and then went to the University of Michigan Law School (can't say Go Blue, at least during football season - sorry!). Living in sunny Southern California! goirish1 at pacbell dot net posted 12-6-07
- Bobbie Kuney Ankney (class of 1983) - Went to SJA 6th-8th grade, then graduated from AHS, went on to College, remained in Adrian and have worked at an Insurance Agency for 18 years...One daughter in college...Wonderful experiences at SJA!! bobbie at adrianins dot com posted 12-06-07
- Stacy Guerrero Zendejas (attended 1980-87) - I have wonderful memories of the years I spent at SJA.posted 10-5-07
- Ashton Parsons (class of 2006) - I am about to complete my education for the Music Production and Engineering certifcate at Washtenaw Community College. I have been busy recording area bands, as well as playing many shows with my own bands. I have also been working on and off with the Grammy award winning R&B musician, John Legend. This summer I plan to work with his brother as a "lead tech" on a national tour. posted 04-19-07
- Kelly Rechelle Carter (class of 1981) - I have been living in Oklahoma for 12 years. I have a wonderful family and a rewarding career. Life is good. posted 03-26-07
- Michael Yuen (attended 1982-1990) - Graduate of Adrian High School, 1996. Graduate of University of Michigan, 2000, BFA Musical Theatre Performance. Performed in the national tour of Godspell from 2000-2001. Recorded cast album for Godspell 2001 National Touring Cast, recorded solos for Dicks and Janes Show-n-Tell. Performed in Spike Lee film The 25th Hour. Currently residing in Adrian, MI. Faculty member at Adrian College teaching voice and musical theatre. posted 03-26-07
- Dustin McLaughlin (attended 1991-1997) - Just got out of the United States Army, and currently working on my first full length CD. posted 02-27-07
- Katherine Barnett (class of 2010) - Hi Everyone!! I am not sure if I count as Alumni but I did go to St. Joseph!! Well I now live in Sylvania, OH and I go to Notre Dame Academy High School. I am a Freshman. I graduate in 2010. My brothers Christopher and Jeffrey also went to St. Joseph. Chris is now in his first year of college! Jeff is a sophmore at St. Johns High School. I moved when I was in fourth grade. I learned a lot from SJA, and I was very well prepared at my new school. I am on the Dance team and I was in our school musical. I miss Adrian a lot and I can't wait to come back and visit soon! posted 01-29-07
- John Inhulsen (attended 1980-1985) - Trial Attorney with Foster, Swift, Collins & Smith, P.C., in the firm's Grand Rapids, Michigan office. Michigan State Univeristy Law School - 2005; Michigan State University - 2001. Married - wife's name is Monica. posted 06-6-06
- Allison Kelley (class of 2005) - Hey everyone! This is so unreal! So let me tell you what's new! I'm am a proud Sophomore at the University of Tennessee (GO BIG ORANGE). I am a member of Alpha Phi Omega, a unique co-ed service fraternity, and Habitat for Humanity. I am currently studying History, and Journalism. I'm learning Italian this semester (although not very well... I try!); I hope to study abroad in Florence this summer. Ciao bella!posted 11-03-06
- Olivia Cagle (class of 2010) - Hey everyone! I just started this year at Sand Creek High School! It is lots of fun, and very challenging! I am playing on the JV basketball team, and I love it! It was a great way to meet other girls from Sand Creek. My classes are good too. I am doing rather well... and I owe it all to Saint Joes! Even though I am new, the other kids it my class already come to me when they need help on assignment... another way I met more people! When everyone asked what school I came from, of course I would reply, Saint Joseph Academy. Many, many people say, "Oh, you must be smart then"! Paying attention(most of the time) in class really helped me, some of the material we are learning is a bit of review, but I learn more everyday... Thanks to everyone at Saint Joes.. you guys are awesome! posted 10-16-06
- Lilliane Webb (class of 2009) - I'm currently attending AHS. The transition to high school went extremely well and I'm doing great. I have a 4.0 GPA. during the winter I joined the AHS hip hop dance team which performed at selected basketball games. In the spring I joined the girls track team. I ran the 100 and 200 dashes and sub for the 400 relay and the 800 relay. I also earned my varsity letter in track. I hope to hear from everyone soon! posted 06-15-06
- Brandon Smythe (class of 2007) - I've been going to Tecumseh High School for 3 years now, and I do the Tecumseh High School and District webpages. I have been swimming with Tecumseh for 3 years now, and I have been on the honor roll for my full THS career. I have many, many wonderful memories from SJA and I will visit regularly! posted 03-17-06
- Alex Croll (class of 2008) - Hey everyone! I'm at Sand Creek High School right now. It's fun but man do I miss all the good times at SJA. Don't we all? I'm in Varsity Basketball, right now we're starting to get ready for districts. I got moved from JV football to Varsity for the end of the season when we ended up going to the state semi-finals...that was too much fun even though we didn't even come close to winning. I'd like to thank all of my teachers that put up with me and Adam and Joseph and Riggs and Thomas and everyone else for all those years. Also, thanks to all of my teachers for the wonderful education I received at SJA, I am looked up to at SCHS as being one of the smartest kids there and I don't think it would be that way if it wasn't for all of you. Well that's about all I have going in my life right now, but if I get my band started I'll try and post some stuff about it in here so anyone can come and see us play. posted 03-06-06
- Lauren Sell (class of 2008) - I am currently at Tecumseh High School and after being at St. Joe's. I have to say it was one of the best experiences of my life. My time there has helped shape who I am today. posted 01-16-06
- Marycelia See (class of 2001) - I am a sophomore public relations major at West Virginia University, and I might possibly go to law school when I graduate. I am also an RA in one of the dorms and work at the school newspaper. I keep in touch with a lot of the kids I went to SJA with and I actually met my best friend while attending SJA. Every summer I look forward to the famous "Max's Party" up at Sand Lake. SJA has been such an important part of my life. I hope everything is well with everyone else!! posted 01-04-06
- Laura Sherman (class of 2008) - Right now, I'm at Adrian High School and I really enjoy it. It was a bit of a shock at first to go from private school to public school, but I adjusted fairly quickly. St. Joseph's taught me so many skills and values that I use every day at the high school. A lot of my new friends here actually look up to me, all because of the things I learned at SJA. I will never forget the great education I received there. posted 11-21-05
- Alina Underwood (high school class of 2009) - I am attending Tecumseh High and I am really enjoying the public school experience. St. Joe's helped me so much with all the things I have to deal with right now, teachers, other students and being tardy for class. Right now I am free from my reputation of tardiness! Yes! To everyone considering attending St. Joseph Academy... You'll love it. I STILL do. posted 10-14-05
- Miguel "Miko" Naguit (high school class of 2009) - Hey all, this is Miko Naguit from the graduating class of 2005 baby! Anyway, it's been about a month into the new school year at St. Francis HS, and allow me to say that the education is excellent. I really appreciate what our teachers taught us due in part because it truly is a solid base on which to start a high school career. In fact, my GPA as of right now is 4.495, or President's List honors. Much love ya'll! posted 10-01-05
- Elise Desjarlais (high school class of 2009) - I'm going to Father Gabriel Richard High School in Ann Arbor. Not really involved in any sports teams at the moment but doing a couple of after school clubs. SJA was sweet, hope you all love it too! posted 09-13-05
- Kim Zarczynski (high school class of 2004) - I'm currently a sophomore at Marquette University in Milwaukee, WI. I'm double majoring in International Business and Marketing as well as a minor in Spanish. I'll be studying abroad next year in South America for a semester. I'm playing club softball for Marquette and am also involved in Habitat for Humanity. posted 09-13-05