Alumni Association Projects

On this page you will find information about St. Joe related projects that the Alumni Association has contributed funds and support towards.

Eagle Scout Project

Max Riesselmann, a St. Joe's student and member of the Scouts, is working towards attaining his rank of Eagle. As part of that process, Max is required to demonstrate leadership by conducting a community service project. Max chose to do his project to support St. Joe's and as a tribute to Pauline McTernan and the St. Joe Alumni.

Max's project consists of building a brick walkway from the existing flag pole brick area to an area near the front entrance that will have several benches, and will also include cleaning up and refurbishing the flower area and bushes near the school main entrance. The project is expected to be completed in April 2025.

The St. Joseph Alumni Association contributed $1,000 towards this project and supported it with emails to alumni and a page on the alumni website.

Pauline McTernan Lancer Legacy Scholarship Fund

Pauline McTernan is a graduate of St. Mary's High School class of 1957 and worked at St. Joes for 21 years as Development Director, raising over $5.3 million for the school. Over 100 people attended her retirement celebration on June 8, 2024 in the St. Joe's Madrigrano Gymnasium. Fellow classmate, Dan Martino '57 announced that a scholarship fund was being created in Pauline's name with a goal of raising $100,000. The Class of 1957 contributed $10,000 to start the fund. So far, over $30,000 has been contributed! Pauline has indicated she would like to have four (4) $500 scholarships, one for each class of 9th thru 12th grades.

Kimberly Young '68, St. Joseph Alumni Association President, presented Pauline with the 2024 Distinguished Alumnus Award and announced the Alumni Association was contributing $1,000 to the scholarship fund.

Click here to see photos from Pauline's retirement celebration.

Alumni Military Veterans Honor Wall

The SJCA board of directors voted to install a plaque to recognize and honor those alumni who have served or are currently serving in the military. The Alumni Association was asked to make a contribution towards the project. The Association board of directors agreed to contribute $1,000 towards the Veterans Honor Wall project. The Honor Wall was built in the school lobby near the entrance to the theater. The Association also played a role in gathering information on St. Joe graduates who have served in the military. The Honor Wall was unveiled during a dedication ceremony on January 26, 2023.

The Alumni Association maintains a page on its website that lists all known military veterans and those in active service. Click to view Veterans Honor Wall page.

Click here to see the complete list of veterans.

Grotto Benches

The Alumni Association donated $4,590 to provide six (6) benches around the Grotto behind the school. The benches were dedicated during a "Gathering at the Grotto" on July 18, 2019.