Hadley Basinski '28
Accomplishments: Hadley organized a bake sale to raise money for the Free to Smile Organization, which provides surgeries and care to children in third world countries who need cleft lip and/or palate surgery. She partnered with the Jags for Justice Club for the bake sale since the Academy’s Free to Smile Club is not running this year.
“I wanted to plan the bake sale because I had joined the Free to Smile club when it was still a club last year,” Hadley shared. “I participated in the bake sale and loved doing it. I was very sad when the club disbanded but I wanted to keep the fundraising going because I love the cause.”
Hadley baked many of the items for the bake sale and helped with its promotion to the community. The bake sale was a success, raising enough money to almost cover the cost of one surgery. “We managed to raise about $216,” Hadley shared. “And we successfully sold out before Activity Blocks even ended!”
Activities and Interests: At Saint Joseph Academy, Hadley is a member of The Academy Chorale and Crew.
What is your favorite part about being a member of the Saint Joseph Academy community?: Hadley shared the following: “My favorite part of being a member of the SJA community is being involved in general. I love being a part of all the clubs and spreading the school's message. I especially love being an Ambassador because I get to tell people about how great SJA is and how it has helped me on my path to becoming a better student and growing as a person.”
Future Career Plans: Hadley is interested in pursuing a career that helps others. “I love helping people in need, and I love participating and working for causes,” Hadley shared.
