IN Sewickley Spring 2016 | Page 57

SPONSORED CONTENT Thomas Aquinas wrote, “To live well is to work well, or display good activity.” This 13th century theologian and saint suggested that life and livelihood are intertwined to create meaning and purpose. This is the philosophy of Holy Family Academy, an affordable, innovative Catholic high school founded on the belief that every student, regardless of race, religion, or economic status, should have access to a rigorous private education that includes career preparedness. At Holy Family Academy all students are encouraged to explore multiple career pathways, whether that includes college or job training. Upon enrollment, students experience first-hand the fulfillment, dignity, and challenge of work by building their own personalized desk. Made by each student during orientation at the Carpenter’s Training Center, the student desk is a symbol of what’s possible with guidance and a goal, but also allows students to be creative and become “makers” even before school begins! Creativity and innovation fuel the rigorous curriculum made possible by an experienced faculty, small classes, and academic partners such as The Citizen Science Lab at t H[