Congratulations to Marian Middle School student, Mahlia Smith! Mahlia was awarded the Webster University Rotary Scholarship, which is given to a student who displays high academic achievement and leadership qualities. It also gives the recipient $20,000 toward their college education at Webster University, helping prepare Mahlia for the many successes that await her. Please celebrate Mahlia on this incredible achievement and Marian Middle School for providing the environment to help her attain it.
We Have Another Cummings Grant Winner in NativityMiguel Coalition 🎉
We shared in our May 2024 Newsletter that Esperanza Academy was a proud recipient of a grant from the Cummings Foundation. Now, we get to celebrate with Nativity Preparatory School of Boston as well!
The grant allows Nativity Prep Boston to take the first steps toward launching a STEM program by upgrading and reimagining its current science room, purchasing appropriate curriculum, technology, and materials aiming to bring educational equity to all students.
We are excited to see what the future holds and what these students will be able to learn and create.
Two San Miguel Academy Newburgh Alumni Accepted Into the U.S. Naval Academy
San Miguel Academy is proud to announce that Christopher Recinos and Christian Recinos were accepted to the United States Naval Academy! Christopher and Christian each received Congressional Nominations from Representative Pat Ryan of New York District 18. After graduating from San Miguel Academy in 2020, Christopher attended The Mount Academy in Esopus, NY, and Christian attended Suffield Academy in Suffield, CT. Both young men have been dedicated student-athletes and exemplary community members.
David Terwilliger, A320 Captain, Major, U.S.N. retired, who oversees San Miguel Academy’s STEMPilot program, is himself a graduate of the US Naval Academy and has acted as a field representative for the Naval Academy admission process. He recognizes the significance of the situation: “Entire school districts rarely have even a single academy applicant and impoverished inner-city schools seldom have even one. To have two applicants from a small middle school class, each with the resume to compete for one of the most competitive institutions in the country is a tremendous accomplishment.” Christopher recently reminded Father Mark Connell, Executive Director and one of the School’s founders, that he told him in 7th grade that he could be one of the first to attend a service academy.
San Miguel Academy is a small independent middle school in Newburgh, NY, founded in 2006 to break the cycle of poverty through education. Christopher and Christian will join the ranks of many San Miguel Academy alumni who have gone on to serve their country either through ROTC or enlistment. Currently, two San Miguel Academy graduates are serving as commissioned naval officers in the Pacific fleet. Several others are reservists, some of whom have been called to active duty for extended periods.