Salt Lake City: Livability in the 21st Century

In recognition of the outstanding education offered at
Judge Memorial, graduating classes routinely earn between
$10-$16 million in scholarships and renewable grants.
Key individuals in the school’s early days include
Monsignor James T. Kenny, a teacher, coach, and administrator
who also served the diocese as Superintendent of
Catholic Schools; and Monsignor J. Terrence Fitzgerald, a
1954 Judge Memorial alumnus, who as the school’s principal
and president in the 1990s, brought it to financial solvency
and restored its strong Catholic identity. Sister Louise Marie,
a Holy Cross sister who taught at both St. Mary of the
Wasatch and Judge Memorial for many years, is a beloved
former faculty member. Marjorie Pierce who, for over twenty
year, taught at both St. Mary’s and Judge, was a champion
for women’s sports long before it was fashionable to be one.
Roy and Teru Okamoto, who, in 1945, began work in the
cafeteria and caring for the grounds. After Teru’s death in
1975, Roy continued to live and work at Judge until his
retirement in 1987.
The school’s tradition of both excellence in education
and service to others continues. Current students volunteer
within the school, the Diocese, across the Salt Lake Valley,
and throughout the country and the world. The mission of
the Christian Service program at Judge Memorial is to engage
students in service to others. Senior students annually
contribute over 21,000 hours of service, with over forty of
them typically honored with the Presidential Service Award
each year for community service.
Judge Memorial is well-known for its commitment to
academic excellence, character building, sportsmanship, and
for producing well-rounded graduates who are ready to make
a difference. Students learn the value of hard work, generosity
toward others, and respect. Judge Memorial is recognized
and respected for challenging students of all races and
socioeconomic backgrounds to reach their full potential; to
prepare for the rigors of a university education; to participate
in community service; and, ultimately, to return a full
measure of value and character to society. Simply put,
Judge Memorial students are prepared for success.
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