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By Donald FournierPresident

There is power in “3.”

Our Church, built on the Holy Trinity of Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, has stood the test of time by holding on and embracing each of these facets of our one, true God. Our Catholic schools have a lways tapped into this "power of 3" and this ye a r ’s C at hol ic S c ho ol s Week message of “Fa it h, Knowledge, Service” further exemplifies where we place our time and effort, for these are the three hallmarks of a great education.

To begin with, our school is the culmination of over 130 years of Catholic school education in the Lewiston-Aubu r n a rea. A l l of ou r origina l Cat holic schools f o u n d e d b y i n d i v i d u a l parishes taught that belief i n G od i s t he essent ia l c omp onent f r om w h ic h all else f lows. These early schools promoted faith in such a way that no matter what the economic situation, hope and love would always prevail.

The faith that our earliest f o u n d e r s t a u g h t a n d practiced lives on to this day and is an integral reason why our school continues

t o t h r i v e . R e c e nt l y w e h a v e f o c u s e d on t h r e e additional values – integrity, community, excellence – to remind us of how we wish to live out the faith that has been handed down from our parents and grandparents.

If t here was ever a t ime to belong to a school that emphasizes faith in God and love of neighbor, it is now. It is now left to our generation to care and nurture our faith lives so that we can make sense of everything that is going on around us and at St. Dom’s, we do this on a daily basis.

A s f o r t h e p o w e r o f k n o w l e d g e , S t . D o m ’s students have continuously scored at or above the state

and national norms when taking the SATs. Now that our Academy includes students in grades K-8, we have begun to administer t he N W E A standardized test and are finding the same results. Our teaching staff commits itself each and every day to provide our students with what they need to succeed.

Students at every level are challenged by our faculty and often are accepted at some of the most prestigious colleges in t he countr y including MIT, Brown and Notre Dame. When students struggle, our staff is there to help them f i nd ways to ex per ience success. And all of this is accomplished because at the core, Catholic education stands for the respect and dignity of each individual.

The third power that guides our students’ development is a strong belief that service t o ot her s de v e lop s t he whole person and leads to a fulfilling life. Our students are continually taking part in service projects to help out

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By Donna RousseauFeature Writer

The Lee family has their beg i n n i ng f i r m ly rooted i n C a t h o l i c e d u c a t i on : Mark and Sandra met in 1985 while attending high school at what was then St. Dom i n ic Reg iona l H ig h School. A lt hough neit her h a d a t t e n d e d C a t h o l i c elementar y schools, both agreed, when the time came, a parochial education was t he best choice for t heir daug hters, A nya, now a senior, and Eisa, a freshman at St. Dominic Academy.

“The girls would have done wel l rega rd less of which school they attended,” said Mark. “It was the faith- and va lues-based aspect of a Cat hol ic educ at ion t hat appealed to us. In a smaller setting, it’s easier for teachers to help instill the values we teach at home. ”

Sandra added, “We wanted a more wholesome, spiritual setting where our girls could get a great education. At St. Dom’s, they set the bar high which inspires students to want to achieve.”

A good student, Eisa, l ike any 14 year old, is hesitant to admit she welcomes the challenge of academic rigor. She has, however, enjoyed t he oppor t u n it ies to t r y new things and experience s u c c e s s i n p r e v i o u s l y u nt e s t e d t er r i tor y. T he smaller student body has af forded her a chance to try her hand at a range of activities. As a freshman, she has immersed herself in lacrosse, f ield hockey, cheering, and Key Club. She also serves as a St. Dom’s student ambassador, touring prospective students.

“T he bond bet ween t he students is impor ta nt to me,” said Eisa, of what she likes best about St. Dom’s. Forging bonds is, in part,

why she enjoys bei ng a student ambassador. With her teachers as role models i n c a r i n g a nd c onc er n for t hei r st udent s, E i sa admitted it feels good to help others feel welcomed at the school. “People want to feel accepted, especia l ly in a new environment. I want to make people’s transition here easier.”

Her p a r ent s h a v e s e en firsthand the bond-building, in particular, during a junior varsity f ield hockey game this past fall. “It was Eisa’s birthday and the varsity field hockey team came to cheer on the younger girls. You don’t always see the upper classmen showing interest in the underclassmen; they

even got the fans to sing 'Happy Birthday' to her. It was such a simple thing but so meaningful.”

While little sister has begun bui lding her high school career, Anya is preparing to take f light. She has applied to McGi l l Un iver sit y i n Montreal, Canada; Syracuse, Rensselaer, Roger Williams a n d P r a t t I n s t i t u t e o f Technology, where she has already received acceptance. Her last semester at St. Dom’s will include the St. Dominic M i s s i on t o M i s s i s s i p p i trip. For Anya, the trip is a pract ice in humil it y and compassion. Having led an admittedly “sheltered” life, she understands t here is much more to the world than

her small corner of it.

“I believe it is important to see poverty in all its faces and for me to show compassion by helping others,” said Anya.

At 17, she is eloquent as she remarks on the significance of her faith-based education. Her religion, she said, has been a constant force as she has grown. St. Dom’s, having s upp or t e d her pa r ent s’

teachings, has become a cornerstone of a foundation that she believes will serve her well in the future.

“I don’t know all the answers; I don’t think I am supposed to,” she said. “Everyone has their opinion about religion and the deity in whom they believe. There are kids who are blinded by a doctrine they think tells them what to do. They forget that the doctrine

teaches us to be good and kind.”

A student of ballet, Anya put ballet slippers over cleats. “I don’t like to sweat,” she laughed. Her extracurricular resume is defined by more c e r e br a l a c t i v i t ie s a nd

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Anya Lee, far right, and St. Dom's Key Club members volunteering as elves at the Polar Express, North Conway, N.H., December 2014.

Submitted photosThe Lee family: Sandra, Eisa, Anya and Mark.

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Senior PerspectiveBy Samantha Ladd

The first time I ever set foot in Saint Dom's was the fall of my eighth grade year. I was a student at Winthrop Middle School at the time. I felt like I was content at Winthrop. I had always had an incredible group of friends, performed well in school, and was fairly involved in extracurricular a c t i v it ie s . My p a r ent s insisted that I look at Saint Dom's, just to explore my options for high school. I was hesitant at first, but looking back, I am incredibly grateful that my mother ignored my reservations and dragged me to the open house.

T he moment I stepped through the front doors, something changed. I was no longer consumed by nerves. I suddenly felt calm and at

ease, like this school was my long lost home. As the day progressed, and I listened to each of the speaker's presentations I realized that I wanted to be just like those students who stood before me: confident, intelligent, and involved.

I never rea l i zed t hat I was un happy attending Winthrop until I visited Saint Dom's. Winthrop had offered me a great education, but I just felt as if something was off, as if I wasn't fulfilling my potential. I was part of the gifted and talented program at my middle school and received good grades, and because of that I was thrown into the category of a "try-hard." Trying hard to achieve academic success should always be something to strive

for, but I felt as if my efforts stuck a perma nent a nd singular mark on my back. I didn't want to be just one thing.

I chose Saint Dom's because it offered me the freedom to f u l ly develop mysel f in al l aspects, including spiritually, academically, and personally. Every member of the student body wears many different hats. No one at Saint Dom's can be purely labeled with one word. I've had the privilege of being the president of the National Honor Society, while being one of the captains of my soccer and alpine ski teams. At Saint Dom's I get to be Sam, not just one aspect of myself.

A lthough it's cl iché, my e x p e r i e n c e h e r e h a s been not hing less t ha n

extraordinary. I've honestly loved every moment of my years spent at Saint Dom's. Even waking up on Monday mornings isn't so difficult when you truly love the school t hat you attend. Every time I pass a teacher in the hallway they always ask how I'm doing, and they genuinely care. I remember one time I was having a completely terr ible day. You know just one of those where everything that could possibly go wrong, does. I had spilled juice, literally all over my pants at lunch, and was stressing out because I had huge AP Calculus and AP U.S. History tests the next day. The bell had just rung and I was heading to my locker when one of my teachers called my name out as I passed by his classroom.

He asked me if I was doing all right because I seemed like I had a lot on my plate. We talked for about an hour, and the conversation didn't end until I was finally confident that I had the situation under control and could succeed on my exams. All of the teachers genuinely care about their students' academic success,

but also their personal well-being.

A w o r d o f a d v i c e t o prospective students: Your decision about Saint Dom's is all about you and your family. Take the opportunity to visit our school, ask as ma ny quest ions as you want to. If you find yourself wanting to know more, or are interested in attending Saint Dom's, I urge you to shadow a student for an entire school day. See what a typical day is like here. Try to picture yourself playing on our sports teams, involved in our clubs, walking through these halls, and attending classes. Trust your instincts; I hope you'll find walking through the doors of Saint Dom's to feel like coming home, just like I did.

Samantha Ladd

By Matthew Chasse

For ma ny yea rs I have listened to stories of my g r a ndpa rent s, pa rent s, aunts, uncles and cousins, all reliving the moments experienced at Saint Doms, experiences of greatness, pride, integrity, community, and excellence that truly set the course of their lives. Sitting there in my younger years, I recall listening to many great stories, ones of winning States for hockey, of being on the only Saint Dom's footba l l team, or even of hearing the nuns who danced around in the classroom. Each of these made me think of what Saint Dom's could do for me, to make it as memorable as those of my elders.

Arriving on the first day of classes my eighth grade year came with what I thought would be a major struggle. Instead, I walked into the building, peering at the Saint Dominic statue in the center of my view, with the

crowd of people gathered behind it. Everyone seemed so big then. Seniors walked by me looking down, almost as if they were skyscrapers. Instead, I came to find that these people were not scary buildings but instead almost l ike fr iendly giants as I passed by and they stuck out their hands for a high five. Everyone looked so happy, so connected w ith each other, in a way that could be described as nothing less than a family. These people had a special bond together, one of trust, assistance, community, and so much more. It is a bond that creates special ties to each other, ties that carry on beyond the classroom through the end of high school. I may now say, from the moment I stepped foot here, I have felt part of a family, not just because of the mere fact that my entire heritage had taken place here, but also because I truly felt at home and comfortable with the people, my people. This aspect of Saint Doms

showed me communit y, family, and excellence.

T he teacher s here a re what ma kes t his school challenging, but also fun, with a preparation for life that surpasses any other. They are the kind of people that no matter what the ci rcu msta nce, t hey a re a lways w il l ing and able to help. W het her it be homework or class issues, or even advice on what to do about a personal matter, they are there with an open mind, ready to listen. Our teachers not only helped me to break out of my shell with becoming a more open person, but they also helped me to be more social, as I became comfortable with talking to many of them throughout my high school years.

One teacher tells me about my cousin, Joey, who used to attend here and is now enlisted in the U.S. Navy. She tells me how whenever she had a free period, he and

a few friends would always come into her classroom to talk about anything and ever y thing. I have even heard that our principal, Mrs. Girouard, wanted my parents to be a couple, since they were both high school sweethearts. It obviously worked in her (and my!) favor. This aspect of Saint Dom's showed me history, heritage, and trust.

A not her a spec t of ou r community is the sports tea ms for wh ich I wa s rostered. Soccer, hockey, and lacrosse were my passions, and it was my goal to make varsity as I stepped onto the fields and ice my freshman year. I was lucky enough to obtain a spot on all three teams, paving the way for my own stories to be told and games to be won. Our teams fought with so much spirit, so much passion, like none I have ever seen before. We always worked hard, playing to the best of our ability in practices as well as in games. The upper classmen were

always there to help me out when I was struggling with something, and showing me how it's done. The teams which I played on never gave up, showing ambition in their sport, an attitude that I quickly found extended into the classroom. Even i f someone was hav i ng trouble in school, another person on that team would assist them, helping out w it h what they needed. This aspect of Saint Dom's showed me drive, pride, and perseverance no matter what

the circumstance.

Saint Dom's has truly paved my path for life. It has shown me the right way, with many values to be learned along the way. From the knowledgeable lessons in the classroom, to the values learned working as a team, I gained something unique from the St. Dom’s experience. Saint Dominic Academy has show n me Integrity, Community, and Excellence in a way that has solidified its existence inside me. It has shown me faith, trust, hope, teamwork, and hard work (with enjoyment spread a l l a round) as I worked my way up to being a senior. Indeed, this school has taught me all of this, however there is one thing that stands out above the rest. St. Dom’s has given me an extended family and friendships with people that will last for many years to come. It has done this for my entire family, and will also do the same for you.

Matthew Chasse

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Calendar of EventsLewiston Campus

Activities

Monday, January 26• (No Morning or Afternoon Buses – Lewiston Schools out)• Dress like your favorite Book Character Day• Spa re Ti me Recreat ion Bowling 8:45-9:45 a.m. K, 2, 4, 6 funded by SchoolStore.com funds.• P repa re for a St udent Showcase Displays showing what their grade works on (Weeklong activity)• RSV P’s due for Pa rent/Gr a ndpa rent lu nche s on Tuesday and Wednesday

Tuesday, January 27• Beach Day – Winterized beachwear• Afternoon: Read your favorite book and play beach games• 7:50-8:50 a.m. Donuts with Dons for Parents who want to meet with principals• Open House: 9-11 a.m. for new families grades Pre K- 6• P a r e n t s / G r a n d p a r e n t s of Pre-K 1, 2, 3, 4 graders invited to lunch (Please make reservation by Monday)• Pre-K, 1-2 at noon, 3-4 at 11:45 a.m.

Wednesday, January 28• Black & White Dress Down Day• Spa re Ti me Recreat ion Bowl i ng Pre-K, 1, 3, 5 at 8 :45-9 :45 a.m. f u nded by SchoolStore.com funds.• Parents/Grandparents of K, 5, 6 graders invited to lunch. (Please make reservation by Monday) (K at noon and 5 & 6 at 11:30 a.m.)

Thursday, January 29• Color Team Minute-To-Win-It Contest grades Pre-K-6 in cafeteria• Spaghetti Dinner: 5-6 p.m. in the café. Tours of school will be available. Please RSVP to the office by Monday, Jan. 26 so the number of meals can be planned.• Admissions Information Night for PreK & K, Information for grades 1 – 6 available as well, 6:00 – 7:00 pm, Baird Avenue

Friday, January 30• Dress-up Black and White for Mass day• Tr e k B udd y A c t i v i t ie s (Hol iday A r t work Ser v ice Project – Decorations for area nursing homes) with visiting Aubu r n Ca mpu s Budd ies 9-10:30 a.m.• Mass at 11 a.m. Holy Cross Church• Dismissal after Mass (No Lewiston Buses for dismissal)• Gi r l s J V Ba sketba l l v s Wiscasset• Girls Varsity Basketball vs Wiscasset

Auburn Campus Activities

Monday, January 26• Opening of the Catholic Schools Week assembly• Beg inning of week-long Catholic trivia contest• Boys JH Basketball vs Dirigo 3:30 p.m.• JH Hockey vs NYA 6:10 p.m.

Tuesday, January 27Admissions Information Night – Grades 7 – 12, 6:30 p.m., Gracelawn Road

Wednesday, January 28• Student Assembly & ice cream social• Gi r l s J H Ba sketba l l v s Mountain Valley• Girls Varsity Hockey vs Mt. Ararat• Boys JV Hockey vs Falmouth• Boys Va rsit y Hockey vs Falmouth

Thursday, January 29• School wide Catholic trivia final competition• Boy s J V Ba s ket ba l l v s Wiscasset• Boys Varsity Basketball vs Wiscasset

Friday, January 30• Dress-up Black and White for Mass day• Tr e k B udd y A c t i v i t ie s (Hol iday A r t work Ser v ice Project – Decorations for area nursing homes• Mass at 11 a.m. Holy Cross Church• Dismissal after Mass (No Lewiston Buses for dismissal)• Semi-Formal Dance

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An investment in the futureBy Jim Boulet Director of Admissions

“I’m going to St. Dom’s!”

“I’m going to M.I.T.!”

Whether you are four years old and getting ready for preschool or 18 and ready for post-secondary education, there is an excitement that goes along with belonging to the St. Dom’s family and the future for which each one of our students is prepared. From our humble beginnings over 70 years ago, St. Dom’s has developed into a premiere college preparatory school for students from PreK through 12th grade graduation.

Contributing to the success of the past 74 years are the administrators who understand the educational needs of children, faculty members who see each child as an individual blessed with a unique set of gifts and talents, staff members who treat everyone as family, and parents who want the best possible education for their children. And while there have been many changes to our A mer ica n educat iona l system, St. Dom’s continues to successfully employ time-tested methods. The result is a collaborative partnership between the school and each family that ensures a solid investment in the future for each one of our students.

If your child is not currently attending St. Dom’s we invite you to come and witness for yourself how different we are from any other school. Families who have recently investigated our programming, traditional methods of instruction and grading, low teacher-to-student ratio

and smaller class sizes are excited at the prospect of sending their children (and grandchildren!) to a school with a proven track record of academic preparation and character formation. These families are glad to hear that St. Dom’s is able to be selective about which of the latest educational trends and initiatives we are incorporating into our PreK-grade 12 academics. As a private educational institution, we are not bound to transition to the many federal mandates, as are our public schools.

Forming people of integrity, creating a strong work ethic, and challenging each student to achieve their personal best is the goal of every St. Dom’s teacher, beginning in PreK and culminating with graduation. Do they succeed? This is best answered by our graduates who consistently share how seamless the transition was to their first year of col lege. Ou r recent g raduates routinely share that while many of their counterparts are struggling with the college work load, the rigor of our academics and the time management skills they learned at St. Dom’s have more t ha n prepa red t hem to be successful in college.

In reality, all of the benefits of a Catholic education are meaningless if the cost prevents a family from accessing these benefits. As a Catholic school, an integral part of our mission is to assist families in affording a St. Dom’s education. This coming year, we will award over $500,000 in tuit ion assistance and scholarships! Many families feel that they need to “save for college” rather than send their children to St. Dom’s.

While saving for the future is prudent, national statistics show that students graduating from a Catholic school are not only better prepared for college-level academics, but are more likely to receive their degree in four years rather than five or six years, saving far more than the cost of a Catholic school education. In addition, one senior recently shared that two of her top colleges choices each offered her an $ 80,000 grant, not including financial aid! You can quickly see that investing in a St. Dom’s education quickly pays for itself!

No doubt, many gifts were exchanged over the recently concluded Christmas season. Whether provided by parents, g r a ndpa rent s or a not her f a m i l y benefactor, the legacy of a Catholic education is a gift that your family will benefit from for generations to come!

Jim Boulet

Quick facts about St. Dom's• Established as Saint Dominic High School – 1941: Grades 9 - 12• Became Saint Dominic Academy – 2010: Grades Pre-K – 12• Former parish schools and Trinity Catholic School merged into St. Dom’s• Two campus system: • Baird Street, Lewiston – grades Pre-K – 6 • Gracelawn Road, Auburn – grades 7 – 12• Total Enrollment: 588 (and growing!)• Percentage of Catholic students: 67%• Teacher to Student Ratio: 1:12• Average class size: 18 students• 100% graduation rate!• 97% of our grads continue their education beyond high school• Safe, nurturing, supportive family environment• Curriculum: rigorous, values-based, college preparatory (29 College Prep., 25 Honors, 9 A.P.)• Tuition assistance for all families who qualify! Over $500,000 in aid and scholarships distributed annually.• High level of parent involvement• Individual attention across the academic spectrum. Every student is challenged to excel.• Sports and extra-curricular activities for all areas of interest• Standardized test scores above the State & National averages• Online high school and college courses available• Busing: Lewiston, Winthrop & Augusta• Traditional curriculum and grading system

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memberships including the math team, National Honors Society, Key Club where she holds an officer’s position as secretary, and the Student Ambassador Program. And while she is more comfortable on t he sidel i nes at a ny sport ing event, St. Dom’s has a lso af forded her the opportunity to try something new.

“I have a close bond with my history teacher and he kept encou rag i ng me to play tennis and he f inally convinced me,” said Anya. She confessed with a grin, “And it was okay. It wasn’t as

bad as I thought it would be.”

Her foray onto the tennis cou r t, however, was one of many examples of how teachers in Catholic schools be c ome ve ste d i n t hei r students. “They really are interested in the development of the whole person and they wish for their success as much as the parents,” explained Sandra.

Anya recognizes the value of her history teacher’s lesson too. By steppi ng outside of her comfort zone, she d iscovered she cou ld be successf u l at somet h i ng completely new and maybe even enjoy it. These are the teachable moments for which her parents hoped, those that build character and provide

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our neighbors from Lewiston-Auburn all the way to Mississippi where our senior class spends a week during April vacation serving others and learning about a different culture.

This immersion into service ensures that they are fulfilling one of the greatest tenets of the Catholic religion – love for

others. When our seniors graduate from high school every May, they have taken part in over 13 service projects and know very well that helping others is essential to our existence.

St. Dom’s has been blessed to realize a steady growth in enrollment since we became a PreK-12 academy. As a means to optimize our potential, we have adopted a new governance model, with me as president and a principal at each campus.

The success of our programing and confidence of our families confirms the need for a strong Catholic school presence in L-A. Since 1881, Catholic schools have been instrumental in educating the young people of Central Maine. Come and see for yourself what the "power of 3" can do for your family.

A St. Dom’s education is within your reach. Contact us to schedule a time to visit our campuses and to enroll your child(ren). Registration for next year begins this week.

Presidentfrom page 2

Submitted photos Lee, wearing jersey #11, during a St. Dom's field hockey game, fall 2014.

Anya and Eisa Lee

new sk i l l set s usef u l i n building a bright future.

“And Anya learned that she cou ld r u n,” joked Ma rk, interjecting some levity.

For Mark and Sandra, the Catholic school education has served as an extension of themselves. The values t hey teach at home have been reinforced in a setting r ic h w it h c a r i n g s t a f f , teachers, and coaches. The people entrusted to Eisa’s and Anya’s educations have

guided the girls in creating u n iquel y i nd iv idua l i z e d a c a d e m i c e x p e r i e n c e s w h i le encou rag i ng t hei r development as citizens of a much larger world.

“I always tell the girls,” said Mark, “the world needs more good people, not more smart people.”

If A nya and Eisa are any indicat ion of tomor row’s stewards of our community and the world, we are all in good hands.

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