Spotlight Archive

Department: World Languages Department. Mr. Morar teaches all French classes, from French 1 to AP French. He is also the moderator of the French Club. 

Accomplishments: Olivia attended the American Legion Auxiliary’s Buckeye Girls State program over the summer to grow her leadership skills. Olivia was one of over 500 young women to attend the leadership and civics program held at Bowling Green State University. 

Accomplishments: Over the summer, Rhain was one of three students to participate in the Academy’s Peru Cultural Exchange program.  

Department: CORE Ministry. Mrs. Morgan teaches Theology 10: The Paschal Mystery and Morality.

Accomplishments: Emily was selected to attend the 2026 Buckeye Student Leadership Academy at The Ohio State University. 

Accomplishments: Yeva has been recognized as a 2026 NCWIT Aspirations in Computing (AiC) High School Award - Ohio Honorable Mention. This national program, led by the National Center for Women & Information Technology (NCWIT), honors students for their achievements, leadership and aspirations in computing and technology. 

Department: Health & Physical Education/ Wellness. Mrs. Actis teaches Health, Physical Education I and II and Athlete's Edge. She is also the moderator for the Chick-fil-A Leader Academy, Ultimate Fan Club and JagWire.

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. 

Department: Visual Arts Department. Mrs. Pleban teaches Graphic Design I & II and Independent Graphic Design. She is also the moderator for the National Art Honor Society (NAHS) and Calliope.

Accomplishments: Izabella is a member of the Academy’s Concert and Jazz Bands. 

Department: Performing Arts Department. Mrs. Ising teaches Acting 1, Acting 2 and Public Speaking. She is also the moderator for Shakespeare Club and the Academy’s Theater Director. 

Accomplishments: Alexy was one of 40 high school students across the area selected to participate in the Cleveland Media Academy. Alexy was one of two Saint Joseph Academy students selected.

Accomplishments: Ava was one of the 28 students who attended the Disney Imagination Campus Immersive trip.

Department: English Department. Ms. Levine teaches AP® English Language and Composition and Women Leading in the 21st Century. She is also the moderator of the Middle Eastern Culture Club. 

Department: Math and Pre-Engineering Departments. Mr. Lesko teaches AP® Calculus, Honors Calculus, AP® Computer Science Principles and Topics in Engineering. He is also the moderator for the Film Club.

Accomplishments: Sophia is one of seven Seniors named a Commended Scholar through the National Merit® Scholarship Program.