Catholic Schools Week Central Maryland

Catholic Schools Week Central Maryland's Catholic Schools Spotlight on Families
St. Mary School, Hagerstown Featuring Jeffrey and Patti Jones Family The Jones Family (L to R): William, Jeff, Maria, Patrick and Patti.		"Faith, morals and values are what St. Mary School is all about. Knowing that our children, Maria and Patrick, will have these attributes woven though out their learning is why we feel a Catholic education is so important. St. Mary School is the best gift a parent can give to their children. It is a gift they will carry with them for the rest of their lives as they pursue their ambitions and use the basic values taught to positively influence society." - Jeff and Patti Jones, St. Mary School St. Mary School Hagerstown, MD 21740 301-733-1184 Mr. Terrence Ruppert, Principal Grades K-8

"There is such a positive spirit among the teachers, staff, children and parents at Mother Seton School. Kieran, Nick and Maria love it there and can't wait to get to school each morning. Our children are receiving a wonderful education because the teachers are so supportive and attentive to their individual needs. The teachers convey Christian values in a meaningful way through their daily love and concern for the MSS family and the larger world." - Karl and Katie Lorenz, Mother Seton School Mother Seton School 100 Creamery Road Emmitsburg, MD 21727 301-447-3161 Sr. Mary Catherine Conway D.C., Principal		Mother Seton School, Emmitsburg Featuring Karl and Katie Lorenz Family The Lorenz Family: Katie and Karl, First Grade TRIPLETS: Maria, Kieran, Nick; and Nellie the dog.

Frederick Academy of the Visitation Featuring Robert and Lorraine Marshall Family The Marshalls (L to R): Ann Marie, 4; Katherine, 8; Jennifer, 6; Christine, 2.		"The Visitation Academy is a very special and spiritual place that nurtures and trains one's heart, while providing an academically challenging educational environment. Our three daughters, Katherine, Jennifer and Ann Marie, adore Visitation and have excelled academically due to an outstanding teaching staff that individualizes their instruction and encourages each child to reach her highest potential. Our family is proud to be part of the Visitation family and feels blessed to be able to share in this school's rich traditions in the Catholic faith." - Robert and Lorraine Marshall, Visitation Academy. Frederick Academy of the Visitation 200 E. Second St. Frederick, MD 21701 301-662-3322 Dr. Bernadette Emerson, Principal

"St. John's at Prospect Hall provides our sons, Paul and Steven, an excellent college preparatory education and re-enforces the Christian values that we try to instill at home. We are thankful for the care they show to their students and look forward to our daughter, Stacey, following in her brothers' footsteps." - Dean and Diane Keser, St. John's Literary Institution at Prospect Hall. St. John's Literary Institution at Prospect Hall 889 Butterfly Lane Frederick, MD 21703 301-662-4210 Mr. Richard Fairley, Headmaster		St. John's Literary Institution at Prospect Hall, Frederick Featuring Dean and Diane Keser Family The Keser Family (L to R): Paul, Dean, Diane, Steven, Stacy.

St. John Regional Catholic School, Frederick Featuring James and Ellen Colket Family Photo to come!		"A Catholic education is important to my husband and I because of what our children learn, as well as how they learn, in the Catholic school system. Strong morals and ethical principles are an integral in all aspects of the St. John Regional school environment - the curriculum, in the character formation of all students, in the sports activites as well as all other extra curricular activities. We love St. John's as it is a community rich in Christian values." - James and Ellen Colket, St. John Regional Catholic School St. John Regional Catholic School 114 W. Second St. Frederick, MD 21701 301-662-6722 Ms. Joyce Connelly, Principal

St. Maria Goretti High School 1535 Oak Hill Ave. Hagerstown, MD 21742 301-739-4266 Mr. Christopher Siedor, Principal