SAINT ANTHONY'S HIGH SCHOOL DEVELOPMENT ALUMNI ...

on and off the field. We depended on one another to help
if one was in need, and we always stuck up for each other.
Once we realized how much talent and potential we had,
we worked even harder.
At the conclusion of our season we finished as the third
best team in the nation. I can’t help but smile when I say
it. This was the best our team ever was and it is truly an
incredible feeling to say you were part of that team. Since I
was a freshman I’ve always looked up to the seniors as my
idols and role models. I used to dream of the day till I was
a senior and had the “senior privileges.” Now that it’s my
time to be that senior I wish I could go back. I wish I could
experience those memories all over again. This lacrosse
program has literally changed my life. My “sisters” have
taught me so much about friendship and life. My coaches
have taught me more than I would have ever expected
and are some of the most amazing, inspiring people I
have met in my life.
Without this lacrosse program I wouldn’t be the person
I am today. I probably wouldn’t be going to my dream
school doing the thing I love the most. It’s hard to pick
just one memory from my high school experience because
I don’t believe it has even occurred yet. Every season has
gotten better and better and I believe that this season will
be even better than last. Going to Saint Anthony’s was the
best decision I ever made. Everything I learned will help me
at Rutgers University and I couldn’t be more thankful for
that. The memories I have from my high school experience
will stay with me forever and I wouldn’t trade that for
anything in the world.
Brian Sherlock
When I was asked to write about my fondest memories at
Saint Anthony’s, of course I was honored to do so. It struck
me at that moment when I realized how fast time has gone
by. When I began to reflect I then realized how much I
have enjoyed my time here. I received a great education
by the Brothers and staff. I met so many great friends and
played sports for some of the best coaches in the business.
Our school is unique and it offers so much to so many kids
and I will cherish my great memories for a lifetime. One of
the reasons that I came to Saint Anthony’s was to play
sports with really good athletes from all around. I realized
pretty quickly that it wasn’t going to be easy and I was
going to have to work really hard on and off the field if I
was going to be successful.
I have been playing lacrosse and football since I was nine
years old and it has always been my dream to win a high
school championship. So far we have won three and it
would be really great to win one more before it’s over. My
fondest memories of all were last year when I was given
the opportunity to play in two major championships, one
on the lacrosse field and the other on the football field. It
was amazing - all that we had worked for came down to
these last games. We played as a team in both stadiums
right to the bitter end, because that’s what Saint Anthony’s
does. Not only are we teammates and classmates, we are
family. We all came together and dug deep not only to
beat our biggest rivals but to win these championships.
These were clearly my fondest memories and I pray that we
will come together as a team this lacrosse season and win
another for our parents and for our school. The next big
game that I hope to win with my new teammates will be
an NCAA championship wearing Carolina blue. Saint
Anthony’s has really helped me prepare for what lies ahead
at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Cristina Buttler
I was only in middle school when my parents told me
they would be sending me to Saint Anthony’s for my
high school career. I was devastated by the news. I could
never picture myself attending Catholic school, especially
wearing nerdy uniforms. But if it weren’t for my parents
pushing me to go to this school, I wouldn’t be where I
am today. The past four years flew by faster than anything.
Now being a senior, I don’t want to leave Saint Anthony’s,
my second home, because I am going to miss so much.
After spending 80% of my waking hours there for the
past four years, you would think that I would probably
not miss much of those years. I’ve actually begun to feel
some sadness about leaving this wonderful place. The
thing I’m going to miss most is the spirit that emanates
in Saint Anthony’s. There is no school that compares to it.
Since freshman year I have never hesitated to go to school.
I wake up and look forward to another fulfilling day. The
school spirit inside and out of the school is outstanding.
I am proud to represent Saint Anthony’s and love seeing
the spirit at every school event. I will miss the many
outrageous events held at our school such as the
Christmas/Spring Concerts, Spirit Week and the amazing
pep rallies, etc. I will never forget sitting on the gym floor
my freshman year at my first high school pep rally. I was
amazed. It was nothing that I expected. The decorations,
performances and rowdiness were something I never
experienced before, but truly represented a “family filled”
pep rally. I am absolutely blessed and thankful that I was
able to experience my high school years here at Saint
Anthony’s. It was the environment and people surrounding
me during my four years that has influenced me to whom
I am today.
Saint Anthony’s has made me develop and grow into
the young lady I am today. It is the people that have the
passion and dedication to make the students achieve their
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