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FROM THE HEAD OF SCHOOL
As we conclude our 40th anniversary year, it is easy to think of St. Paul VI Catholic High School simply in terms of numbers. We are a growing Catholic community of 1,200 students, over 100 dedicated faculty and 60 staff members. We recognize four saints every day during prayers. We are proud of our awardwinning student spirit group, the VI Man, and our 100% graduation rate for the Class of 2023. We are adding new initiatives to grow our impressive 25-year old program for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities. We continue to add to our extracurricular programs, featuring over 70 clubs. To share even more PVI by the numbers, we are proud of the following:
• We had one National Merit finalist, 12 Commended Scholars, two National African American Recognition Award recipients, and nine National Hispanic Recognition Award recipients.
• Our talented Class of 2023 received $13,706,692 in college scholarship offers.
• Our graduating seniors performed 18,534 hours of service during their four years at PVI.
• Our athletic teams won a record-breaking four state championships, one state Catholic championship and an ice hockey WCAC championship.
• We raised over $1,000,000 and added 362 first-time donors this past year. Undoubtedly, PVI is certainly impressive by the numbers, and yet, we are so much more than numbers. We are a Catholic community that continues to Grow in Grace and Wisdom. We are also a group of individuals who engage, inspire, and respect one another. As Pope Benedict noted in a speech to Catholic educators, “A school’s Catholic identity is not simply a question of the number of Catholic students. It is a question of conviction. Are we ready to commit our entire self — intellect and will, mind and heart — to God?” As I conclude my first 365 days as Head of School, I look forward to our 41st year with gratitude and anticipation of the new opportunities and challenges that we will encounter, always with God in our hearts, minds, and actions.
Peace and blessings,
