St. Joseph's Academy

SJA Mission Statement

St. Joseph’s Academy is a private, Catholic high school for girls in St. Louis, Missouri, sponsored by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet. Our mission is to provide quality Catholic education for young women in an environment that challenges them to grow in faith, knowledge, and respect for self and others. Our community expects these young women to make a profound impact in the world.

Giving

St. Joseph's Academy is proud to celebrate 175 years of excellence in education. SJA students excel in an environment of world-class learning, faith-based education, and an emphasis on service to the dear neighbor. In the tradition of the Sisters of St. Joseph, SJA graduates truly embody the school's motto of "Not I, But We."

Endowed Scholarships

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Mary Baalmann Adkins '79 Scholarship

The Mary Baalmann Adkins ’79 Scholarship Fund was established in 1998 by Mary’s SJA classmates, her parents, Dick and Katy Felke Baalmann ’55, and friends of the family. Throughout the years the fund has grown through the Baalmann’s generosity and the continued generosity of classmates and friends. Recently Dick and Katy made it a fully funded scholarship.

They remarked, “We believe the Mary Baalmann Adkins ’79 Scholarship Fund will not stop with $200,000. With continuing contributions from family and friends, our hope is that it will continue to grow and provide additional funds to deserving young women.”
Annie Baalmann DeBoer '84 Scholarship

The Annie Baalmann DeBoer '84 Scholarship was started in honor of Annie, the youngest daughter of Katy Felke Baalmann ’55 and Dick Baalmann. To complete the family scholarship legacy, they created this scholarship fund in honor of Annie during the 30^th anniversary year of her graduation from St. Joseph’s Academy.

The SJA Community is very special to the Baalmann's and they hope to provide scholarship support to students who would like to attend St. Joe and receive the excellent education and experience that their daughters had.
Alice Claire Enghauser '84 Scholarship

The Alice Claire Enghauser ’84 Fund was established in 1991 by James and Marialice Enghauser in memory of their daughter, Alice. Alice was killed in an accident December of her senior year at St. Joe. This scholarhip honors Alice’s zest for life and love for St. Joe. James and Marialice hope that this fund will give other young women the opportunity to have this same passion for St. Joe.
Virginia Barrett Florman '32 Scholarship

The Virginia Barrett Florman ’32 Scholarship Fund was established in 2010 through an estate gift to St. Joseph’s Academy. In an interview before her death on January 31, 2010, Virginia remarked, “We (me, my daughter, sister and aunt) received such a wonderful education from St. Joseph’s Academy. They do it the best. They really know how to teach to the whole person. I am giving it as unrestricted - for whatever the Sisters think it would be good for – wherever the need is. I trust they will make the right decision on how to spend it.”
Colleen M. Hipp '91 Memorial Scholarship

The Colleen M. Hipp ’91 Memorial Scholarship Fund was established in 1992 by Gerald & Ann Hipp in memory of their daughter, Colleen. Colleen was killed in a bus accident coming from a swim meet while attending Notre Dame. Diversity was very important to Colleen, so this fund was established to help increase diversity at St. Joe.
John and Anne Jordan Family Scholarship

The John and Anne Jordan Family Scholarship Fund was established in 2008 by John and Anne Jordan. With this scholarship, they hope to help provide an excellent Catholic education to young women who would not be able to attend St. Joseph’s Academy without some type of financial assistance. John and Anne have four daughters who attended the Academy, Jennifer Jordan Smith ’81, Stephanie Jordan Leach ’83, Anne-Marie Jordan Lee ’85 and Suzanne Jordan Villella ’88.
Ralph Korte Scholarship
The Lay Family Foundation Scholarship

The Lay Family Foundation Tuition Assistance Fund was established in 2011 to provide tuition assistance to an incoming freshman and may be renewed annually, based on specific academic requirements and financial need.
Harold Lorenz Scholarship
Neal P. Murphy Scholarship

The Neal P. Murphy Scholarship was established in 1997 by Neal & Margaret Murphy and Anita Mueller. This scholarship is given based upon scholastic excellence and involvement in student activities, athletics, student government and service in the community. Neal & Margaret have three daughters, Molly Murphy ’94, Meredith Murphy ’97 & Moira Murphy ’01.
Parent Scholarship

The Parent Scholarship was established in 1991 & 1992 as two scholarships – Fathers Club & Mothers Club Scholarships. Today, they are combined into one scholarship to help SJA families whose primary parent passes away while their daughter(s) are attending the Academy.
Bud and Kay Routh Scholarship
Sisters of St. Joseph Scholarship

Each year, the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet make a gift to each of their sponsored institutions. Their scholarship fund at St. Joe helps those students who might not be able to attend the Academy without some type of financial assistance.
The Saigh Foundation Scholarship

The Saigh Foundation Scholarship Fund was established in 1996 by Fred Saigh, a St. Louis businessman, former owner of the St. Louis Cardinals and a friend of St. Joseph’s Academy.

The Foundation’s mission statement reads, “The Saigh Foundation mission is to enhance the quality of life in the St. Louis metropolitan region through support for charitable projects and initiatives which primarily benefit children and youth through education and health care. These objectives will continue to support the community interests shown by Fred M. Saigh during his lifetime.”
The Mark and Patti Sullivan Mays '82 Scholarship

The Mark and Patti Sullivan Mays ’82 Family Scholarship was established in 2008 by Mark and Patti Mays. Patti and Mark hope to provide the opportunity for young women to receive the same type of faith-based education that Patti received as a student.

Patti remarked, “My years at St. Joe had a life-changing impact on me, and we want to give other girls the opportunity to be a part of this incredible experience.” Patti credits the SJA faculty for making a significant impact on her. “My teachers reached out to make a connection with us and pushed us to succeed beyond our own expectations. Even as a student, I could sense the personal investment they were making to help us develop our character and values.”
Margaret Baalmann Weis '81 Scholarship

The Meg Baalmann Weis '81 Scholarship was started in 2013 by Dick and Katy Felke Baalmann '55. The Baalmann's decided to honor Meg for her 50th Birthday through a scholarship at St. Joseph's Academy because of all of the support and assistance that Meg received while attending SJA. Meg was in a terrible accident her senior year in high school that left her in a coma for several weeks. The St. Joe Faculty, Staff and Community supported her through this difficult time and ensured that she was able to graduate with her class.
General Scholarship

The General Scholarship Fund was established in 2000 for those donors who want to contribute to a scholarship to benefit an SJA student.

Tribute Scholarship Funds

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Alumnae Tribute Scholarship

The Alumnae Tribute Scholarship was established with Alumnae individual and class gifts to benefit those students who would not be able to attend St. Joe without some type of financial assistance.
Paul M. and Elizabeth C. "Betty" Berra Scholarship

The Paul M. Berra Scholarship Fund was established in 1992 by friends and family in memory of Paul and in celebration of his over 40 years of dedication and generosity to the Sisters of St. Joseph and St. Joseph’s Academy. Paul Berra was a city and state public official for almost 40 years and he was devoted to St. Joe.

This scholarship is awarded to students in financial need that demonstrate public service and good citizenship. Paul’s sister was Sr. Mary de Paul Berra. He has a daughter Ann Berra-Beermann ’81, and a granddaughter, Angela Berra ’08.
The Paul M. Berra Scholarship Fund was changed to the Paul M. and Elizabeth C. “Betty” Berra Scholarship Fund in June 2008 in honor of Betty Berra’s 80th birthday.
Sr. Mary de Paul Berra Scholarship

The Sr. Mary de Paul Berra Scholarship was established in 1987 by current and alumnae parents of St. Joseph Academy, and funded by family and friends. This scholarship was established to honor Sr. Mary de Paul Berra on her 50th Jubilee as a Sister of St. Joseph of Carondelet, and for her leadership and guidance during her tenure as principal and president of St. Joseph Academy (1967–1998).

Sr. Mary de Paul originated and lived St. Joe’s motto “Not I, But We.” This scholarship is awarded to students that demonstrate Sr. Mary de Paul’s qualities of academic achievement, leadership, service and citizenship. Sr. Mary de Paul has a niece, Ann Berra Beermann ’81, and great-niece Angela Berra ’08.
Binder-Osterholt Scholarship

The Binder-Osterholt Scholarship Fund was established in 2006 by Henrietta Binder Osterholt ’41. This scholarship is given to a daughter of an alumna who would not be able to attend St. Joe without some type of financial assistance. Henrietta was the recipient of the 2006 Distinguished Alumnae “Pioneering Spirit” Award.
Dittmeier Scholarship

The Dittmeier Scholarship Fund was established in 2000 by Larry & Pat Dittmeier. Their daughter, Katie ’98, was the first from her gradeschool to attend St. Joe. At that time, there were various scholarships for boys, but not for girls. They wanted to provide an opportunity for young women, especially from the St. Charles area, to attend St. Joe. Larry and Pat have two daughters, Katie ’98 & Krissy ’99.
David Fink Memorial Scholarship

The David Fink Memorial Scholarship Fund was established in 1993.
Sr. Nancy Folkl Scholarship

The Sr. Nancy Folkl Scholarship Fund was established in 2000 in honor of Sr. Nancy’s years of service to St. Joseph’s Academy.
Sr. Pam Harding Scholarship

The Sr. Pam Harding Scholarship Fund was established in 2000 in honor of Sr. Pam’s years of service to St. Joseph’s Academy.
Sr. Joan Lampton Scholarship

The Sr. Joan Lampton Scholarship was established in 2003 by the friends and family of Sr. Joan Lampton in honor of her years of service at St. Joseph’s Academy.
Maria Liese Scholarship

The Maria Liese Scholarship was established in 1989 by Thomas Liese in memory of his daughter, Maria. Maria was killed in a car accident during her freshman year at St. Joe.
Betsy Martin '77 Leadership Fund

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Betsy Martin '77 Leadership Fund

As many of you know, Betsy Martin died on June 4, 2013 peacefully in the loving care of her family at her home in Toronto, following a courageous battle with cancer. Her sister Nancy Martin Ross (SJA ’80) received many letters from friends of Betsy and her fellow high school classmates almost all commented on remembering Betsy’s big smile as she walked the halls of St. Joe. The idea of a scholarship fund in honor of Betsy came from Celeste and Matt Padberg. Betsy and Matt’s friendship go back to a road trip they took together in high school. SJA is so very grateful to also acknowledge the generosity of Nancy and John Ross who with their support helped make the Betsy Martin Leadership Fund for tuition support and assistance possible for this school year.

Betsy’s family is honored by this fund and knows that Betsy would love the idea of helping to fund a young woman’s education. Betsy’s daughter Emma is excited to be able to be part of her mom’s legacy by hearing about the St. Joe student.

Betsy was the beloved wife of Corey Copeland and mother of Emma and much loved sister of Maurice (and Rosemary), sister Michele Hovey (and Scott), Joan (and Perry), Anne (and Marty), and Nancy (and John) and is missed by 17 nieces and nephews. Born in 1959 in Washington D.C. she attended Boston College and later the Harvard Kennedy School, where she earned an MPA and was honored as a Littauer Fellow for academic excellence and community service. Betsy credited Sister Sandra for some of her own drive and ambition from both encouragement and challenges.

After graduating from Harvard, where she met Corey, she began an accomplished career as an advisor to Community Foundations of Canada. She led several ground-breaking initiatives including Our Millennium, a nationwide program that mobilized 4.6 million Canadians in local community-building projects and won the Peter F. Drucker Award for non-profit innovation. An active writer on philanthropic policy, she was also a director of the Social Investment Organization, the Canadian Environmental Grantmakers Network and the Small Change Fund. She co-founded Jackson/Martin, a social impact investment consultancy. She was truly on the forefront of the social impact concept.

Beyond her clear vocational calling and deep commitment to helping others, Betsy was a devoted mother, wife, sister and friend. She was kind, gracious, faithful, and had a wonderful sense of humor and generous heart. She is deeply missed.
Mary Beth's Angels Foundation Scholarship

Mary Beth Ricken Memorial was established in 2001 by Gerry and Sheila Kriegshauser Ricken ’76 in memory of their daughter, Mary Beth. Mary Beth was afflicted with a cancerous brain tumor and succumbed to her disease during her freshman year at St. Joe. Despite living with cancer, she wore an ever present smile and lived her life motto, "Life is short, laugh hard!" At her young age, she appreciated the value of a high quality education and wished to provide this opportunity to others who could not afford it.
Naples Snowbird Scholarship

The Naples Snowbird Scholarship was established in 2013 at the St. Joe Naples, FL fellowship event. This scholarship primarily supports students who excel in STEM (science, technology, engineering or mathematics).
The Poppell Family Scholarship

The Poppell Family Scholarship Fund was established in 2003 by John and Mary Mills Poppell ‘73. The goal of this scholarship is to help offset the rising cost of quality Catholic education to young women whose desire to attend St. Joseph’s Academy might not be possible without some type of financial assistance. John and Mary have three daughters that attended the Academy, Brady Poppell ’05, Mary Poppell ’08 and Anna Poppell ’12.
Ravarino Family Scholarship

The Ravarino Family Scholarship was established in 1997 by Helen Badaracco Ravarino ’38 in memory of her husband, Albert Ravarino. Albert and Helen's daughter Mimi Ravarino is a ’74 graduate of SJA and continues to faithfully support the education of St. Joe students commited to service in the community.
Betty L. Schrappen Memorial Scholarship

The Betty L Schrappen Memorial Scholarship Fund was established in 2003 in memory of Betty Schrappen. Betty loved St. Joe and was grateful for the support given to the family when her husband passed away while their daughters were attending St. Joe. Betty was the mother of Nan Schrappen Weiss ’69, Sally Schrappen Kane ’72, Margie Schrappen Gray ’74, Lisa Schrappen Stuhlmann ’76 and Suzi Schrappen ’78. She was the grandmother of Courtney LaBelle ’00.
Joanne Crowley Sullivan Scholarship
Tuition Assistance Fund

The Tuition Assistance Fund was established in 2012 to provide emergency assistance to any St. Joe Angel whose family experiences a sudden, drastic change of financial circumstances.
Mary Pamela Underhill '64 Scholarship

The Mary Pamela Underhill ‘64 Scholarship Fund was established in 2012 by Pam’s sister Mary Catherine Underhill Fitzpatrick ‘67, her family, friends and classmates. With this scholarship they hope to provide financial relief to a deserving freshman whose dreams of attending St. Joe might otherwise be out of reach. This scholarship honors the memory of Pam, who passed away in 2009. Pam’s years at St. Joe were among the happiest of her life, years that formed a solid base for her successful career, her abiding faith, and her deep and lasting friendships with classmates from SJA. Her family and friends hope that this fund will give that same opportunity to another St. Joe Angel.
Sr. Anne Agnes von Steiger Scholarship

The Sr. Anne Agnes von Steiger Scholarship was established in 1989 by the brother of Sr. Anne Agnes in honor of her years of service in the Math department at St. Joe. Sr. Anne had two sisters that were also Sisters of St. Joseph and members of the SJA faculty, Sr. Rita Catherine and Sr. Walter Marie. Both of these sisters were killed in a car accident in 1984. Sr. Anne Agnes passed away in 2006.