Upcoming Events

Founder’s Day 2008

On Wednesday, May 14, we will gather in an Academic Convocation to celebrate the birth date of our founder, Fr. John McElroy.  It will be a time to come together and reflect on the importance of Fr. McElroy’s vision for Saint John’s.  We will also be awarding the second annual Founder’s Medal to a prominent person on the state or national level who has dedicated his/her life to Catholic Education.  This year’s recipient is Dr. Karen Ristau, President of the National Catholic Education Association.  Dr. Ristau has served Catholic education on all levels through college and has received numerous awards for distinguished and extraordinary service in her many endeavors.  She is published in educational journals and serves as an author and speaker nationally.  Dr. Ristau will deliver a 10-15 min. speech addressing the importance of Catholic Education. In addition, the school will honor four lay leaders who are responsible for having Saint John’s continue providing a Catholic education in Frederick County; they are, Mr. Bernie Grove, Mr. Leo Rocca, Mr. James McSherry, and Mr. Dewey Jordan.  Finally, the school will recognize those members of the faculty and staff who have diligently served Saint John’s for 5, 10, 15, 20, and 25 years.  The entire school community will gather at 9:20 a.m. on May 14th and you are hereby cordially invited to be part of this very special Saint John’s tradition.