Student Testimonials


What do you like most about Saint Joseph High School?

	Margaret Hernandez, Faculty Member, Class of 1981 “What I loved most about my four years at SJHS was that I truly felt free to be myself. One of my happiest memories was when I was elected Prom Queen, which certainly was no beauty contest! I was elected because my classmates judged me based on my personality and my actions rather than on what I looked like. I returned to SJHS to work as the drama teacher, a job that I loved for eight years. I left SJHS for two years to try another career, but I returned because I couldn’t stop thinking about my students and about being a teacher again. It feels like family here.”
	Emily Kent, Class of 2013 “As the daughter of an alumna and the sister of a current Jester, Saint Joseph’s seemed like the obvious choice for high school. My freshman year was incredible. I met amazing girls, took interesting and challenging classes, and participated in fun extra-curriculars such as drama, dance, and the Italian Club. I think Saint Joseph’s embodies the true spirit of a great high school, and I am proud to be a Saint Joseph Jester.“
	Beth Kent, Class of 2011 “Enriching, challenging, dedicated, laughter, service, community, and opportunity: these are just some of the many words that come to mind when I think of Saint Joseph High School. The academic programs are both enriching and challenging, and the teachers are personally invested in their students’ success.  Walking through the halls one will certainly hear laughter from girls who have developed close bonds and cultivated lasting friendships. Service to the Dear Neighbor is a source of inspiration to many Jesters who go out into the community to help those in need. The sense of community at SJHS is tangible, and it comes from the connection students, teachers, staff, and parents feel for the school and to each other. For these reasons and many more, I love Saint Joseph High School.“
	Natalie Haddad, Class of 2011 ”Saint Joseph’s is the place where I feel the most comfortable. I know that every day I walk in here I am entering a safe environment where I can be free with my friends, teachers, and myself. This place has helped me grow and become all of which woman is capable. I found my best friend here, I became more spiritual and in line with my faith, and I am able to achieve the academic results I want. This school has opened so many doors in my life to do what I want in the present and has prepared me for the future. “
	Bianca Perez, Staff Member, Class of 2006 "I can honestly say that Saint Joseph’s has changed my life. I would not be the person I am today if it were not for the friends I met and the teachers that inspired me. I know I can achieve anything in life and it is because of the support of this school. My four years at Saint Joseph High School were the best four years of my life. I am proud to say that Saint Joseph’s is not only my school but it is also my home."
	Amelia Hercules, Faculty Member, Class of 2000 "Throughout my life, my mother’s enduring faith and strength of character inspired me to become the woman I am today. The core values instilled in me were not only a reflection of her upbringing but also of her treasured experience as a Jester. In hopes of growing as a woman of strong faith and exceptional character, I also became a Jester. My four years here were indeed “the best years” of my life. Not only did I gain the knowledge and confidence needed to succeed in life, but I too was blessed with the best educators and genuine friendships that Saint Joseph High School has to offer. Now, ten years after my high school graduation, I know that I have made the most profound decision in my career to return to the Jester family and teach future generations of outstanding young women."

Class of 2010 College Acceptances

Alfred University
Allan Hancock College
Arizona State University
Azusa Pacific University
Boston University
California Lutheran University
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
California State University, Bakersfield
California State University, Channel Islands
California State University, Chico
California State University, Dominguez Hills
California State University, Fullerton
California State University, Long Beach
California State University, Los Angeles
California State University, Northridge
California State University, San Marcos
Cerritos College
Chapman University
Colorado School of Mines
Columbia College Chicago
Concordia University
Cornell University
Cuesta College
Cypress College
Dominican University of California
Drexel University
East Los Angeles College
Eckerd College
El Camino College
Fordham University
Fullerton College
George Mason University
Gonzaga University
Hawai`i Pacific University
Holy Names University
Howard University
Johnson & Wales University
Long Beach City College
Los Angeles Harbor College
Loyola Marymount University
Loyola University Chicago
Loyola University Maryland
Marymount College
Menlo College
Mount St. Mary’s College
New Mexico State University
New York University
Northern Arizona University
Orange Coast College
Pasadena City College
Pennsylvania State University
Regis University
Rio Hondo College
Rutgers University
Saint Mary’s College of California
San Diego State University
San Francisco State University
San Jose State University
Santa Barbara City College
Santa Clara University
Santa Monica College
Sarah Lawrence College
Seattle University
Sonoma State University
Southern Methodist University
Stillman College
St. John’s University
Syracuse University
The Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising
The Ohio State University
The University of Alabama
The University of Arizona
The University of Utah
Towson University
Tulane University
University of California, Berkeley
University of California, Davis
University of California, Irvine
University of California, Los Angeles
University of California, Merced
University of California, Riverside
University of California, San Diego
University of California, Santa Barbara
University of California, Santa Cruz
University of Colorado at Boulder
University of Delaware
University of La Verne
University of Notre Dame
University of Portland
University of San Diego
University of San Francisco
University of Southern California
University of the Pacific
Whittier College