Dear Friends of St. Francis Catholic High School,
The 75th Anniversary Jubilee has definitely lived up to the billing of a special celebration.
As we look back on the Year in Review - the year has not disappointed. In this issue we
reflect on the gifts of a Catholic education and clearly see that spirit and community
embodied in our young Troubadours.
A year of firsts began with a community-wide celebration on the Feast of St. Francis of
Assisi in October. We were joined by St. Francis alumnae from the 1940’s well into the
2000’s. A celebration of the gift our faith and this St. Francis High School experience saw
friendships rekindled and memories shared across the decades. It instilled in each of our
young Troubies a sense of the sisterhood that draws us all back.
While we celebrated throughout the year, we also honor the graduates and current
students who continue the tradition and share their gifts and talents with the community.
With scholar athletes, academic honor students, ’Troubie Success’ stars, and those who
pursue the arts, we continue to exceed expectations.
At graduation, I challenged our graduates to be confident, be prepared, be fearless,
and speak up - you are the architect of your future. The greatest challenge might be to
get comfortable being uncomfortable - life can be challenging but our faith and this
community will always be a measure of support.
It has been a tremendous honor to return to St. Francis to share my gifts with others in
this community. Over the last four years we’ve seen challenges become opportunities. In
the most challenging of times we see God’s love for our young Troubies and in all those
who are touched or touch this faith community. The Prayer of St. Francis continues to
guide me as a St. Francis graduate - Lord, make me an instrument of your peace!
I will always be a part of St. Francis as a graduate, as a parent of graduates and as a
lifelong supporter of the Mission of St. Francis Catholic High School. I will keep you all
in my prayers as I ask that you keep me in your prayers as I embark on a new journey.
In the Spirit of Pax et Bonum,
Margo Reid Brown ’81
“The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams. In the long run, we really
do shape our lives; and then together we shape the world around us. The process never ends
until we die, and the choices we make are ultimately our responsibility. So choose wisely, boldly
and confidently. Believe that your choices make a difference - they do!” Eleanor Roosevelt
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