Last in an eight-part series celebrating recent graduates from Catholic high schools across South Jersey.
Previously: Saint Joseph; Saint Augustine Prep; Our Lady of Mercy Academy; Paul VI; Holy Spirit; Gloucester Catholic; Camden Catholic
Today: Wildwood Catholic, North Wildwood
Casey Manera
High School Activities: Softball, National Honor Society, Crochet/Knitting Club
Plans for the Fall: Unity College, Unity, ME
What she will miss the most about high school: I will miss the belly laughs shared with my friends at lunch laughing at some kind of corny joke. I will miss being carefree in the hallways and enjoying each day… [in] the company of great people. I will miss all the relationships I’ve made with teachers and students.
Maryanne Mathis
High School Activities: Mock Trial, Student Council, Yearbook
Plans for the Fall: University of Scranton, Scranton, PA
What she appreciates most about going to a Catholic high school: The freedom to express and practice my faith is the best thing about Catholic school.
Thomas Piro
High School Activities: Campus Ministry, National Honor Society, Golf
Plans for the Fall: Saint Andrew’s Seminary at Seton Hall University, South Orange, NJ
What he appreciates most about going to a Catholic high school: I appreciate the spiritual environment of the school. Whenever I was stressed or worried or had a lot of assignments, I always knew that I could walk down the hallway and sit in silence in the chapel to calm down.
Alexander Sakena
High School Activities: Soccer, golf, student council, Transfer Student Liaison
Plans for the Fall: St. Joseph’s University, Philadelphia, PA
Tell us one piece of advice you have for incoming freshmen: Do as much as you can, and don’t shy away from it. If you are thinking about joining a club, go for it! If you want to play a sport just do it! It’s the best way to make friends. Good luck to all the freshmen!
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