10 Questions With JoJo Kasaato, Student At Marian High School

Marian High School, located in Framingham, is a Catholic institution committed to teaching students values of faith, respect, community service, intellectual curiosity and social justice, all while ensuring that the unique needs of each student are met by their compassionate and dedicated faculty and staff.

JoJo Kasaato is a junior at Marian High School. Although she is enrolled in several Honors and AP classes, she still finds time to be highly involved in volleyball, Student Ambassadors, tennis, Key Club, Multicultural Club and Drama Club at Marian. Patch got a one-on-one with Kasaato to learn more about her experience at Marian and the support of its close-knit community.

Patch: How long have you been a student at Marian?

Kasaato: This is my third year here at Marian.

Patch: What attracted you to Marian and wanting to become a student here?

Kasaato: I wanted to be a student here when I saw how great of an experience my older sister had at the school. I was also attracted to this school because I knew that I would be able to learn so much more here at Marian than I would at other schools. Whenever I spoke to older students that attended this school, they always had amazing things to say about Marian. Ultimately, I chose to go Marian because I knew that this school would be the right fit for me.

Patch: If you had to sum up the mission of Marian to a stranger in five words, what would those words be?

Kasaato: Respect, Friendship, Creativity, Compassion and Faith-inspiring.

Patch: What's the biggest challenge or most difficult moment you've faced here?

Kasaato: When I first came to Marian, the change in atmosphere I experienced was overwhelming. Marian was very different from my middle school. We were treated with a new level of responsibility and were expected to flourish as our classes challenged us to expand our knowledge. Adjusting to this change, however, was not as hard as I thought it would be because I had the support of my friends who were also dealing with these new changes.

Patch: What's the most satisfying part of being a student at Marian?

Kasaato: The most satisfying part about being a Marian student is being a part of a community where people are able to share new ideas without fear of being criticized.

Patch: How does Marian distinguish itself from other high schools?

Kasaato: Marian’s small-school environment allows for its students and faculty to learn more about each other. The smaller classes give students a greater opportunity to learn because teachers are able to focus more on each individual person.

Patch: What's the best piece of advice you've ever been given when it comes to success?

Kasaato: If you believe you can do something, that belief can become a reality. If you don’t think you can do something, you have ultimately lost already. You should go into every situation believing that you can do anything to which you set your mind.

Patch: What would you say are a few secrets to your success?

Kasaato: The support that I have from the people around me is the main reason why I have achieved what I have. If they did not constantly push me to be better, I would not have made it this far. They have had my back for years, and I would not be where I am today without their support.

Patch: What is your favorite thing about Patch?

Kasaato: I like looking at the sports section on Patch because I love seeing when Marian Mustangs get recognition for their hard work and dedication to their sport.

Patch: Do you have any events coming up this year that you are looking forward to at school and outside of school?

Kasaato: I am looking forward to going on college tours later on this year and seeing what the future has in store for me. Ultimately I want to go on to medical school and become a doctor.

Marian High will be hosting open houses on Tuesday, Oct. 17 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. and Sunday, November 19th from 1:00 p.m. -3:00 p.m. Call 508-875-7646 x203 or email admissions@marianhigh.org to register.

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This Patch article is sponsored by Marian High School.