St. John Grad Wins Dance Championship

Juliet Romano-Olsen ’13 won first place in the US Inter-Regional Championships of Scottish Highland Dancing in July in the 16-17 year old group.  Juliet was invited to dance in the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo, an international event showcasing music, dance and display from around the world.  Juliet is a senior at Holy Names Academy.

St. John Grads Excel at X-Country

Several St. John graduates are headed to State following last weekend’s Cross Country District Championships.  Holy Names Academy took first place led in part by sisters Colleen ’13 and Lucy Martinez ’15.  Bishop Blanchet runners Emma Flood ’14 and Emma Wells ’13 and Lakeside freshman Emily Cary ’15 also qualified to participate in the State … Continue Reading »

MORE National Merit Finalists

We just received word that we have 2 more National Merit Commended Scholars!–Congratulations to Holy Names Academy students Hanna Cole and Juliet Romano-Olsen.  They join fellow graduates as National Merit Commended Scholars (top 5% in the PSAT), Seattle Prep students Carter Bergquist, George Kent, and Eleanor Pessner and National Merit Semi-Finalist (top 1% in the PSAT), Mike Lambert. All … Continue Reading »

Melissa Dean ’08 Nominated for 2016 NCAA Woman of the Year Award

TACOMA, Wash. (Courtesy of Pacific Lutheran University)– Pacific Lutheran women’s swimming captain and former Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) president Melissa Dean has been nominated for the 2016 NCAA Woman of the Year Award. Dean, who recently graduated with her Bachelors in Business Administration with a concentration in accounting, was the 2016 Lute Career Achievement Award … Continue Reading »

St. John Alumni News

More News on the Class of 2012 Ballard High School Chloe LeComp, WA State Honors, Gonzaga University Paige Hesselgesser, Western Washington University Ally Witeck, WA State Honors, University of Washington Shorewood High School Liam Gleeson, Western Washington University Class of 2014 Peyton McKenny will attend the prestigious Boston Ballet summer intensive course for 5 weeks this summer. … Continue Reading »

St. John Alumni News

It’s that time of year when we hear about what our graduates have been up to.  There are numerous accomplishments to report.  We are proud of you all. Parents and grads–please send us your news.  We love to share with the broader community.  News can be sent to mthornquist@st-johnschool.org Alex David ’08 recently graduated with a … Continue Reading »