St. John the Baptist Diocesan High School Celebrates our "Women of Hope"

Press Release
For Immediate Release:
January 11 , 2016

WEST ISLIP, NY – St. John the Baptist Diocesan High School will be celebrating the Ninth Women of Hope Luncheon on Sunday, February 28th, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. at the Timber Point Country Club in Great River.

This event came from the desire to celebrate St. John the Baptist and honor women in our community who have lived their lives with great hope. “We wanted to have an opportunity to recognize women whose lives and contributions have been invaluable to the history of St. John’s,” said Principal Nan Doherty. Congratulations to the 2016 Women of Hope Honorees:

• Barbara Accomando, Staff Member, of West Islip
  
• Maureen Boyle, Parent and Volunteer, of East Islip
• Jessica Maddalena ’02, Alumna and Faculty Member, of East Islip
• Kathleen Schmidt ’76, Alumna and Parent, of Amityville

Tickets are $75.00 per person and there are sponsorship opportunities as well. Please contact the Development Office at 587-8000 x 177 to receive a formal invitation. RSVP by February 25th as seating is limited and by reservation only.

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About St. John the Baptist Diocesan High School: 1,700 students attend St. John the Baptist DHS, a college preparatory Catholic High School located on the south shore in West Islip. As part of the Diocese of Rockville Centre, St. John’s offers a value-centered education that recognizes the unique talents and abilities of each child, while fostering a school environment that challenges students to reach their true potential. Open since 1966, St. John’s offers a rigorous curriculum and extensive activity and athletic programs. Students have the opportunity to take numerous Advanced Placement classes and 99% of St. John’s graduates continue on to higher education. For Mission Statement and additional information: http://www.stjohnthebaptistdhs.net

Contact: Mrs. Trish O’Donnell
631.587.8000