SAINT ANTHONY'S HIGH SCHOOL DEVELOPMENT ALUMNI ...

Courtney Davis
Life is not about what you do not have; it is the genuine
appreciation for all that you do have. The death of my
father has been a struggle for me but I am blessed to be
surrounded with love, family, friends and sports. Most
importantly I was raised with a strong faith. Saint Anthony’s
High School has given me the strength in myself as I move
forward with my future. If it were not for my mother
working hard to keep her children in Catholic education,
I would never have had the amazing opportunities I have
been blessed with. Coming into Saint Anthony’s freshman
year I was extremely anxious and nervous. I tried out for the
freshman team with 150 other talented soccer players. At
the end of the long week my number was called and I made
the JV soccer team. I was overwhelmed with excitement
and happiness. I was now officially a Friar.
Four years later I am now preparing for college. My time at
Saint Anthony’s could not have been more amazing.
Throughout high school I met many friends. My academics
paid off and are helping my family pay for some of my
college tuition. My team won two League titles and one
State championship. I have been on honor roll since
sophomore year. I have grown up as an individual. Most
importantly I have matured in my faith. In September 2012
I will be enrolling in Sacred Heart University where I will be
part of the 2012 Women’s Soccer Team. During my search
it was very important to me that I attend a Catholic college.
I intend to study Psychology at Sacred Heart. My goal is to
give back and help children who lost their parents. I want
to use my life experiences and turn them into positives by
helping children who need a support system. I am blessed
to have been able to attend Saint Anthony’s High School
where they have helped me realize my true potential and
put me on the right track for a good future.
As I finish my senior year it is bittersweet. I am excited to
become a Pioneer at Sacred Heart but I am not ready to give
up being a Friar. Coming into high school I was alone, I did
not know anyone. I am leaving with so many good friends,
part of a team and part of a family. Saint Anthony’s is a
family. Everyone in the school wants the students to succeed
and they help us to do that. I am excited to move forward
with everything I have learned from Saint Anthony’s. Even
though many of the people I graduate with may lose touch,
one thing we will always have in common is where we
started and who we are, and we are Friars.
Alexa DeAngelis
For me, the best part about being a student at Saint
Anthony’s is the great number of opportunities you have
to be a part of a community. From extracurriculars to
academics, throughout my four years at Saint Anthony’s I
have greatly treasured the experiences that I have gathered
from taking part in these various communities. By offering
me these opportunities Saint Anthony’s has impacted my
life tremendously.
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Last year I was fortunate enough to be a part of the school’s
first Show Choir. I especially value this experience because
I was given the chance to be a part of this group that,
through hard work, dedication, singing and dancing, set the
precedent for all future generations of the Saint Anthony’s
Show Choir. I have had a similar experience in being part
of the newly developed Science Research Program at Saint
Anthony’s. This year I took my first steps into the scientific
community by entering personal research into the Intel
Science Talent Search, a national science competition. As
well as establishing an example for future Friars, I have also
been able to get a taste of the scientific world to which I
plan to make numerous contributions in my future.
One of the most important communities that Saint
Anthony’s brings to its students is the student body itself.
As an eighth grader I went on numerous school tours and
orientations in order to choose the right high school for me:
the minute I walked into the Saint Anthony’s school building
and went on a tour I knew that this was the school I wanted
to attend. The Saint Anthony’s community as a whole
seemed like a big happy family to me, and today I am
thrilled to inspire this feeling in prospective students by
acting as co-president of the Saint Anthony’s Student
Ambassadors. This duty of giving tours and demonstrating
the Saint Anthony’s spirit to new students has brought my
experience of the Saint Anthony’s community full circle. I
am confident that by being a part of these communities I
have made plenty of lasting contributions to Saint Anthony’s
High School. That is definitely the aspect that I will miss
most come graduation and when I head off to possibly
Georgetown University, the University of Pennsylvania or
Harvard University.
Jessica Exantus
Saint Luke said, “For everyone to whom much is given,
much is expected.” I have been given much; therefore
I have been motivated to give as much as I can of myself
throughout my high school journey. Saint Anthony’s High
School has opened the door to a window of opportunities
that have provided me with priceless experiences. These
experiences that I will forever cherish have been the
foundation of my high school success. The opportunities I
have been given have helped shape me into the intelligent,
compassionate and well-rounded young woman I am today.
Through the duration of my high school journey here at
Saint Anthony’s I have developed a passion for helping
others who are in great need and for motivating my fellow
students to become the best individuals they can be by
sharing with them my compassion for others. This passion
has led me to become actively involved in my high school
community through the various clubs and activities Saint
Anthony’s has to offer. The immeasurable opportunities that
I have experienced through activities such as National Honor
Society, Saint Anthony’s Leadership Team, Saint Anthony’s
Student Ambassadors, Model United Nations, as well as the