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Stained Glass Window Gifts Installed at St. John the Baptist Diocesan High School
Beautiful Stained Glass Window now complement the wooden cross in the schools gymnasium
Press Release
For Immediate Release:
October 16, 2015
WEST ISLIP, NY - This project idea began in 2012. Mrs. Janet Garvey, a parent of SJB graduate Alanna Garvey ‘13, had the idea and knew her husband, John Garvey, had the skills and resources. He wanted to make it a student-driven project and solicited interested students who wished to learn the stained glass foil method.
This project was a perfect complement to the newly renovated gymnasium at SJB, that included a large wooden cross that was made and used in prior years during prayer assemblies and masses. The plain windows on both sides of the large cross did not add anything special to the cross and all agreed that two stained glass windows in their place, that mimicked the school’s chapel windows, would be perfect.
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The students, as well as Mr. Garvey, worked to complete them. They had several challenges and restarts, but they persisted. They were completed, framed and installed October 8th. The SJB students and graduates involved with the project are:
• Alanna Garvey ’ 13 of St. James
• Anna Fitzgerald ’14 of Amityville
• Mary Ferguson ‘15 of Smithtown
• Amanda Miller ‘17 of Ronkonkoma
• Megan Ferguson ’17 of Smithtown
• Stephen Tambini ‘17 of Kings Park
• Sachin Devasahayam ’17 of Commack
• Katie Keese ,Smithtown High School East
• Tom Barella, Chaminade High School.
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It truly was a work of love and dedication to the task. “They are more beautiful than I even imagined they could be!” said principal Nan Doherty. “We are grateful for this gift and will remember these students and the Garvey family each time we enter our gymnasium.”
About St. John the Baptist Diocesan High School
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
