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Celebrating Our College-Bound Athletes
This spring, we came together to celebrate the achievements of our outstanding student-athletes during a special signing and recognition ceremony. Parents, friends, faculty and coaches filled the gym to honor 29 seniors who will continue their academic and athletic careers at the collegiate level. The event also welcomed 15 new members into the SJCI Athletics Letterman’s Club, recognizing leadership and dedication to Marauder athletics. These talented Marauders represent seven different sports, and will be attending 19 colleges and universities across five states, including four Division I programs, seven Division II and 18 Division III institutions. This year, the Athletics Department reached new heights. • Over 80% of students participated in athletics, the highest percentage since tracking began. 60% of those students competed in more than one sport. • St. Joe’s now supports 47 teams across 19 sports, guided by more than 100 coaches and staff members. In the classroom, our student-athletes are just as impressive. • The athletics department has celebrated eight consecutive years with a GPA of 90 or higher. The average GPA among this year’s honorees was an impressive 93.5. • Also, this year, more than 200 athletes earned Scholar-Athlete recognition.
In September 2024, we hosted the 30th annual Sports Hall of Fame, honoring six outstanding individuals for their contributions to athletics: William A. Boerema ’15, Kevin M. Cotter ’92, Henry C. Falkowski ’87, Michael D. Fanti ’99, Andrew M. Miller ’85, and Gary R. Raimondo, Jr. ’95. The Hall of Fame celebrates athletes, coaches, and teams for their achievements and recognized for excellence at the high school, collegiate, amateur, or professional level and for supporting the St. Joe’s sports community. Just a short month after our Sports Hall of Fame ceremony, we lost Andrew Miller ’85, a cherished athletics photographer and member of the St. Joe’s family, whose induction highlights his lasting impact on our community. dedication to our athletic programs. Inductees are 30 th Annual Sports Hall of Fame Honors Six St. Joe’s Legends
During St. Joe’s inaugural Athletics Week of Giving, 469 Marauders united to celebrate and support our athletic tradition of excellence. Together, our community raised an impressive $102,498 to benefit St. Joe’s student-athletes and coaches. Athletics Week of Giving Raises Over $100,000
The spirited campaign included friendly competition among our teams, with rowing, football and baseball earning top honors in the Top of the Leaderboard Challenge. Special recognition goes to the Class of 1959 for sponsoring the Leaderboard Challenge and the Final 12-Hour Challenge. We are also deeply grateful to the many alumni who stepped up to support this initiative, including notable match and challenge donors representing a variety of sports and graduating classes. This extraordinary group helped generate $29,300 in matches and challenges. A highlight of the week was the playful participation of President Fulco and Principal Spillman ’95, who showcased their enthusiasm on the field, ice, court and mound. Their energy brought smiles and rallied support across the St. Joe’s community. The week concluded with our annual Sports Night celebration, where more than 200 guests enjoyed live music, tested their luck at games of chance and participated in casino games, creating a memorable evening. This incredible show of generosity will provide vital resources for uniforms, equipment, travel, and other needs, empowering our student-athletes to perform at their best on and off the field. We extend our deepest gratitude to all who contributed to this milestone effort. Your dedication continues to carry forward the proud tradition of athletics excellence at St. Joe’s. Go Marauders!
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