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The Student News Site of St. John Neumann Catholic High School

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Freshman Retreat: The Day to Establish a Home for the Freshman Here at St. John Neumann

Freshman Retreat: The Day to Establish a Home for the Freshman Here at St. John Neumann

Giuliana Batelli, Writer October 3, 2024

After weeks of planning and preparing for the Freshman Retreat, the day we had all been waiting for was finally here. The group leaders, activity leaders, core team leaders and Sister Juliana worked...

Cross Country Captain, Mylee Van de Wouw Shares her Thoughts on the First Meet of the Season!

Cross Country Captain, Mylee Van de Wouw Shares her Thoughts on the First Meet of the Season!

Gianna Antonino, Writer October 1, 2024

How did the meet go? How did it set the tone for the rest of the season?  Van de Wouw said that despite the fact that they did not have an official meet for three weeks, the meet this past Saturday...

Elarde standing next to his parents and leader at the Fall Court.

Student Spotlight – Brandon Elarde

Michelle Green, Writer October 1, 2024

Brandon Elarde is a member of Boy Scouts Troop 226 in Naples, Florida. He has gladly been a part of the troop for over ten years. He is currently at the Star Scout Rank of the Boy Scouts which is only...

Interview with Sister Juliana

Interview with Sister Juliana

Skylar Gephart September 30, 2024

Why did you decide to become a nun? “The first time I thought about it I was about 14 or 15. One day I was at a youth group adoration and I was praying, and the thought came to me during prayer. Not...

McGovern waterskiing in her neighborhood lake.

Student Spotlight: Leah McGovern

Rae Donohue, Writer September 30, 2024

Leah McGovern is currently a sophomore here at Neumann. She recently joined our family after moving from FBA. Outside of school she likes to practice volleyball, but she has another passionate sport, waterskiing. When...

We Welcome Mrs. Kateri DeStefano

We Welcome Mrs. Kateri DeStefano

Sammy Casanova, Writer September 19, 2024

What inspired you to become a teacher? DeStefano had an amazing theology teacher in high school, and that really inspired her. She was very surprised at how and what teaching could be like, so she decided...

Embracing a New Chapter: An Interview with Ms. Jennifer Grivers

Embracing a New Chapter: An Interview with Ms. Jennifer Grivers

Isabella Matera, Writer September 19, 2024

Why did you decide to come to SJN, and what do you like best about it so far? Ms. Grivers was drawn to SJN after reading about its mission statement online and connecting with Sister Pat, to whom she...

Meet James Grande: A Walk Through the New English Teachers Life!

Meet James Grande: A Walk Through the New English Teachers Life!

Madison Oakum, Writer September 12, 2024

What made you want to come to SJN? James Grande, the new English teacher at Neumann, chose to come to Neumann because of the good experience he had in Catholic school during his childhood. He likes...

SJN Varsity volleyball team before playing a game

Volleyball: What’s New, What to Expect- an Interview with Coach Tito

Giuliana Batelli, Writer September 10, 2024

This season the volleyball program is excited to make new changes. This is now Coach Tito’s third season at SJN and there are new goals and expectations for this team. Here is an in depth look into this...

Kaitlin Trokan and Maria Campobasso at a recent school assembly.

Sister Kaitlin Trokan, A Look into Her Life

Michelle Green, Writer September 10, 2024

Sister Kaitlin Trokan has recently joined St. John Neumann as a religion teacher for the juniors. She went from teaching in Slovakia as a lay teacher, to becoming a Salesian sister and finally joining...

Mr Golonka

We Welcome Mr. Golanca to SJN!

Skylar Gephart, Writer September 10, 2024

Why did you decide to become a teacher? Did you have any jobs before teaching? I think I would gravitate toward making a difference in class. In college I worked as an art scraper, so just building...

Sardi posing before her pretty homeland, and playing her beloved drums.

A Look From Italy

Rae Donohue, Writer September 10, 2024

Where are you from? Tell me a little bit about your hometown. Olimpia Sardi is originally from Italy. She used to come down to visit Naples, Florida ever since she was 9 years old. Ever since she first...

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