Ss. John Neumann and Maria Goretti High School

Congratulations to SNG Juniors Channdavel Kong and Leonardo Mejia-Lopez for their recent participation in Drexel University's Rising Starters Program! This program challenges high school students to develop a new idea for a business. Channdavel and Leonardo presented a strong pitch for their business, Eco-Up. Eco-Up is an online marketplace for recycled and upcycled clothing. We look forward to the continued development of Eco-Up!

Congratulations to Ss. Neumann Goretti Junior Nicholas Barbi who was recently recognized as a National Merit Scholar! Of the 1.6 million juniors who take the PSAT/NMSQT, only the top 3% of 11th graders qualify for the Merit Scholarship Program. Congratulations, Nick! We are immensely proud of this fantastic academic achievement!

Did you miss our annual spring concert this year? No need to worry! You can re-watch a recording of our 2020 Virtual Spring Concert here! Thank you to our Music Director, Mr. Proctor, and our talented students for putting on a spectacular show this year!

Congratulations to rising Junior DeAnna Capaldi, who has been accepted into the selective Drexel University High School Scholars Program! DeAnna will have the opportunity to take up to four college courses per year at no cost. Being accepted as a rising Junior gives her the potential to earn up to 27 college credits before graduating from Ss. Neumann Goretti. DeAnna joins Nick Barbi as the second student from SNG to be accepted and enrolled in the Drexel High School Scholars Program. As Drexel says - Ambition Can't Wait!! To learn more about the Drexel High School Honors Program, please visit: https://loom.ly/y4sM6Ak

Jan Hernandez, Class of 2021, was chosen to represent Ss. Neumann Goretti in the Archdiocesan Cumulative Scholarship Dollars Video. This year, members from all 17 Archdiocesan high schools earned an astounding $494,658,781 in total! Check out Jan at the 2:21 time mark. Congrats again to the entire Class of 2021 for their hard work and dedication!

Congratulations, Peyton Nelson! Peyton will be attending Saint Joseph's University as a Psychology Major. #SNG2021 Why did you choose Saint Joseph's University? "I chose Saint Joseph's University because the minute I stepped on that campus, it felt like home to me. I got a similar feeling to the one I experienced four years ago at Ss. Neumann Goretti's Open House. After a closer look at all SJU had to offer academically, as well as in other areas, I knew it was the coll...ege I needed to pick." Congrats, Peyton! We are very proud of you! #GoSaints #SeniorSpotlights

Congratulations, Nicole Li! Nicole will be attending Drexel University as a Design & Merchandising Major. #SNG2021 Why did you choose Drexel University? "I chose to attend Drexel University because of their co-op program and they had the major I wanted."... Congrats, Nicole! We are very proud of you! #GoSaints #SeniorSpotlights

Congratulations to SNG Sophomore Khaila Foster who was recently accepted into La Salle University's Transformation Scholars Program. This dual-credit two-year program offers students a head start on their higher education journey, allowing them to take college courses for free. Khaila will be joining the returning members of the program: Melvin Fernandez, Kelly Ho, Rysheem Johnson, Jason Nguyen, and Jeff Smith. Congrats Khaila! We wish you the best of luck in this program!

Ss. Neumann Goretti's Heart Hands Hope 2021 Student Impact Appeal stands at $144,000 raised. Please help us reach our goal of $250,000 by June 30th. Make your gift NOW! https://loom.ly/aE1Xp6o

Congratulations, Mya Hill! Mya will be attending West Chester University as a Psychology Major. #SNG2021 Why did you choose West Chester University? "I picked the school that was going to be a good fit to guide, support, and educate me on my journey. I know that an education and experience spent in such a special community has the potential to change my life and make an everlasting impact."... What's the most important lesson you've learned while at SNG? "Control what you can control instead of constantly trying to control everything that happens in your life - just "roll with the punches." Bad things are going to happen. Handle the situations with grace and maturity, but don't try and change the things you simply can't change." Congrats, Mya! We are very proud of you! #GoSaints #SeniorSpotlights

Congrats again to the *newly graduated* SNG Class of 2021! We are so proud of their accomplishments, and we have no doubts this group of students will continue to succeed post-graduation! #Classof2021

Congratulations, Aron McGettigan! Aron will be attending Rutgers University as a Sports Medicine Major. #SNG2021 (An update was made to Aron's Senior Spotlight previously posted.) Why did you choose Rutgers University? "I choose this school because it is the best place for me to continue my academic and athletic career."... Congrats, Aron! We are very proud of you! #GoSaints #SeniorSpotlights

Today we officially congratulate the *newly graduated* SNG Class of 2021! Our 114 graduates earned over $27 million in post-grad scholarships offered over 4 years! While the Class of 2021 endured their share of challenges over the past two years, they continue to shine as Saints do! We are so proud of their resilience and accomplishments, and we have no doubts this class will succeed post-graduation! If you missed it, be sure to check out our students' extraordinary plans for... their futures in our #SeniorSpotlights - https://loom.ly/FTrmrPc Congratulations, once again, to the Class of 2021!

Graduation Ceremonies for the Class of 2021 are about to begin! You can live stream our Baccalaureate Mass at http://neumanngorettihs.org/Graduation Congrats Class of 2021!

As we wrap up our final Class of 2021 #SeniorSpotlights, we invite you to check out our Facebook Album to review all of our Class of 2021 Senior Spotlights! https://loom.ly/FTrmrPc/ Please keep our Seniors in your prayers this evening as they begin their graduation ceremonies with Baccalaureate Mass at 5 pm. Visit http://neumanngorettihs.org/Graduation for information on live streaming the Mass.

Congratulations, Ausar Scott-Thomas! Following graduation, Ausar will be joining the workforce. #SNG2021 Congrats, Ausar! We are very proud of you! #GoSaints #SeniorSpotlights

Congratulations, Michelle Chi! Michelle will be attending the University of Pennsylvania as a Linguistics and Computer Science Major. #SNG2021 Why did you choose the University of Pennsylvania? "I can be quite an indecisive person. If you ask me what is the one path I want to pursue, I wouldn’t be able to give you a definite answer because I have many in mind, and I would like to explore all the possibilities before I leave any regrets. Penn, with its flexible academi...c structure and many interdisciplinary opportunities, would allow me to entirely fulfill my curiosities while providing an exceptional education. It is truly a place where opportunities are unparalleled from every imaginable aspect, and I can’t be more grateful knowing that I will be able to grow in such an enriching platform. In short, I want to do many things, and Penn will surely give me many things to do. Plus, some of my closest friends will be right down the street, and I have to say: I love the Koi fish they have on campus." What's the most important lesson you've learned while at SNG? "Don’t feel burdened to be surface-level perfect, conforming to unnecessary standards defined by others. Chances are, you are more capable and perfect than you think you are. Take your time for self-discovery and learn what you can become. Also, sleep is a luxury you might want to cherish." Congrats, Michelle! We are very proud of you! #GoSaints #SeniorSpotlights

Congratulations, Christa Ricks! Christa will be attending Millersville University. #SNG2021 What are your career aspirations? "I am interested in becoming a physical therapist as well as majoring in business. As a student-athlete, I have had injuries and therapy sessions that have sparked my curiosity in the field. I find myself very intrigued with how the body heals and the steps needed to improve overall strength, endurance, and movement. My end goal is to have my o...wn business where I can encourage and be a part of the improvement of athletes' physical health during rehabilitation." What's the best decision you've made while at SNG? "The best decision I’ve made was to embrace happiness and keep a positive attitude." Congrats, Christa! We are very proud of you! #GoSaints #SeniorSpotlights

Congratulations, Jonan Nnanemere! Jonan will be attending Lock Haven University. #SNG2021 Congrats, Jonan! We are very proud of you! #GoSaints #SeniorSpotlights

Congratulations, Christian Russo! Christian will be attending Cabrini University as a Biotech Major. #SNG2021 Why did you choose Cabrini University? "I knew many people who went to Cabrini University and loved it. The school is also close to my home. "... Congrats, Christian! We are very proud of you! #GoSaints #SeniorSpotlights

Happy first Monday of 2021! Need a break today? You can rewatch all of #SNGsCountdownToChristmas Virtual Advent Calendar videos using the link below! https://www.facebook.com/watch/118645623998/834222090457328/

Happy New Year! Today, we also celebrate the Solemnity of Mary and World Day of Peace. Pope Francis tells us: "At the beginning of a new year, the Church invites us to contemplate Mary's divine maternity as an icon of peace." As you ring in the new year, consider this Prayer for Peace: "To the Queen of Peace, the Mother of Jesus Christ, I entrust my urgent prayer for all humanity at the beginning of the year . . . to which we look with hearts full of hope, notwithstanding th...e dangers and difficulties that surround us. May Mary show us, in her Son, the Way of peace, and enlighten our vision, so that we can recognize Christ's face in the face of every human person, the heart of peace!" The Faculty & Staff of Ss. Neumann Goretti wish you and your family a joyful and peaceful 2021!

This month we lost two members of our school community who gave so much of their time, talent, treasure, and spirit to us - Mr. Tony DiToro and Mr. Tom Sprague. Mr. Tony DiToro officially taught part-time in our music department in recent years through the fall of 2019. Beyond his official position, Tony volunteered in a myriad of ways to support the music program such as instrument repair. He was also known to make a mean pizzelle and would drive a Uhaul truck full of instr...uments to graduation if needed! https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/inquirer/obituary.aspx Mr. Tom Sprague passed this week. He volunteered for many years at Neumann and Neumann Goretti in many capacities for the athletic and maintenance departments. The numbers of hours of service are only challenged by the number of stories about Tom. You can’t know Neumann Goretti without having known Tom! https://memorials.pennsylvaniaburialcompany.com//index.php May their souls Rest In Peace.

One of SNG's best holiday traditions is our Annual Christmas Concert. Despite the pandemic, our students were not going to let the tradition end! Through the coordination of our Music Director, Mr. Proctor, they put together a Virtual Concert Webinar. If you missed the live webinar, you can watch the virtual concert here!

The final day of our #SNGsCountdownToChristmas is upon us! Although it may be different for some this year, the SNG Faculty and Staff would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas! #SNGsCountdownToChristmas #TodayIsChristmas

Do you remember your High School Ring Mass? At the annual SNG Ring Mass, the senior class comes together in prayer to have their class rings blessed. The Ring Mass is one of the many beloved Senior year traditions at Ss. Neumann Goretti. Our Seniors are looking forward to celebrating their Ring Mass later this month! In today's #ThrowbackThursday we share photos from the Ring Mass and Dance at St. John Neumann High School. Can you guess the year?

Today is #WellnessWednesday! Each week we will be sharing tips and tricks from Ms. Pizzuti, our guidance counselor for students in grades 9 and 10! Got a lot on your plate? Research shows that multitasking may not be the most efficient way to get stuff done. See below for some quick tips on how you can be productive today!

Today's #TeacherTuesday Spotlight shines on Mr. Arrigo from our Science Department! After earning his B.S. in Bioengineering from Temple University, Mr. Arrigo, a proud alumnus of Ss. Neumann Goretti, returned to his alma mater as a teacher in the Fall of 2018. In addition to teaching Physics 1, AP Physics, and Biology, Mr. Arigo is also a member of the SNG Pandemic Team, where he helps design and maintain protocols to keep our Saints community safe and healthy. We asked Mr. Arrigo "What's your favorite lesson to teach?" His response: "My favorite lesson to teach is motion in physics (position, speed, velocity, and acceleration) because it relates to engineering, which is one of my hobbies."

If you’re one of the thousands of Ss. Neumann Goretti alumni from Southeast Catholic, Bishop Neumann, St. John Neumann, or St. Maria Goretti who live and work in Pennsylvania or are retired and owe state taxes on your assets, holdings, stocks, mutual funds, etc. - you can charitably donate your tax dollars to Ss. Neumann Goretti and reduce your tax liability by up to 90%! The Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) program enables you to tell the state lawmakers where you want YOUR tax dollars spent. Please watch the informative video below presented by the Ss. Neumann Goretti Advancement Office to learn more about this valuable initiative. If you have any questions, please contact: Duke Doblick, CFRE, Director of Institutional Advancement, at [email protected] or call at 302-757-6095.

As our school reopened in September, students in all grade levels analyzed the poem Still I Rise by Maya Angelou in their English classes. Students reflected on how they are similar to the speaker in Angelou’s poem as she continues to overcome and rise above - just as Saints do! SNG embraces Still I Rise by Maya Angelou as our students continue to rise above all of the challenges they face this year. We celebrate our diversity, empowered by Ms. Angelou’s words throughout... our hallways. As shown in the pictures below, our hallways are filled with reminders of how we continue to rise above and overcome! Thank you to our English Department Head, Ms. Sackawicz, for assisting all of our Saints in reflecting on this important matter. Thank you also to our guidance counselor, Ms. Pizzuti, as well as students: Darion Sutton ('21), Mia Messina ('21), and Alex Carrozza ('21) for creating the beautiful bulletin boards that brighten our hallways and facilitate daily reflections. #SNGStillRises

Our powerful alumni network includes past students from St. Maria Goretti, St. John Neumann, Bishop Neumann, and Southeast Catholic High Schools. In today's #ThrowbackThursday we are sharing pictures from the halls of St. John Neumann High School. Can you guess the year?

Tomorrow is the final event of our Virtual Open House Week! Join our SNG Ambassadors for a Q&A to learn about life as a Saint! This virtual event is free to attend, but registration is required: https://us02web.zoom.us//register/WN_x2Etg8YgSwuUUmd_3SR2KA

It's #WellnessWednesday! Each week we will be sharing tips and tricks from our guidance department for staying healthy and well. Right about now, students may be feeling the stress of starting a new school year. Here are 10 activities and tips to help you shake off the stress you may be feeling.

It's #TeacherTuesday! Join us each week as we shine the #TeacherTuesday Spotlight on one of our talented SNG faculty and staff members! Today we recognize a member of our English department, Ms. DiBenedetto. Ms. DiBenedetto earned her BA from Penn State University and her Masters in Education from the University of Pennsylvania. She joined the Saints family in the fall of 2019. In addition to teaching English 1, English 3, and Marketing, Ms. DiBenedetto is also the faculty le...ad for our new learning management platform, Schoology. She spent the summer attending Schoology trainings and learning about the system, and now supports our teachers in utilizing Schoology in both their virtual and in-person classrooms. We asked Ms. DiBenedetto, "What is your favorite thing about SNG students?" Her response: "My favorite thing about SNG students are their personalities. Knowing that they will come to school with something to tell me, share with me, or add to the lesson pretty much makes my job the best! Nothing beats the excitement of a student wanting to share something with their teachers that reminded them of a reading or lesson we did in class." Thank you, Ms. DiBenedetto! Forever a Saint!

Join our teachers tomorrow evening (Weds., 10/14) to learn how they prepare our saints for success in college, career, and beyond! This virtual event is free to attend, but advanced registration is required: https://us02web.zoom.us//tZwscu-hqD4rGtBYDBpAvIgRhAcfL9mJp

Join us tomorrow night for a conversation with our school leaders to kick off our Virtual Open House Week! We'll talk about what makes an SNG education special, as well as cover the Class of 2025 application process. This virtual event is free to attend, but registration is required. Register here today: https://us02web.zoom.us//register/WN_ko7u76TyT3WFEVaimGaejw

Yesterday, we announced the new Executive Board of the 2020-2021 National Honor Society. These students join a long line of exceptional scholar-leaders from the greater SNG school family. National Honor Society has been an integral part of the Saints experience for years, including at our founding schools St. Maria Goretti and St. John Neumann. For today's #ThrowbackThursday, we're sharing photos from a St. Maria Goretti NHS Induction Ceremony. Can you guess the year?

Congratulations to the newly-appointed 2020-21 National Honor Society officers for Ss. Neumann Goretti! We look forward to the positive impact these students will make over the school year.

Wishing the best of luck to our students who will be taking the SATs tomorrow morning! You have all been well prepared! We're rooting for you!