Here Come Our Crusaders!

Each month from September through April, St. Joseph School names a Crusader and a Mini Crusader of the Month. Students are nominated by faculty, other students, and the community. A selection committee reviews the nominations and names Crusaders for that month.

Crusaders of the Month are students who explemplify by their words and deeds what it means to be true Crusaders. They display a love of God and a devotion to His work. They show obvious concern for peers, family, and friends and participate in school life with zeal and enthusiasm. They stand up for causes or situation when they know it is right. They are leaders, not followers. The Crusaders show hnesty and integrity, rspect for authority, and a willingness to give service to others. 

Students chosen as Cruaders of the Month are honored with the announcement at an all-school Mass. They are given a certificate, a gift basket, and a Crusader t-shirt. Their picture is taken and made into a poster which hangs in the school office. They are honored with their picture on the school website and in The Crusader Connection. At the end of the school year, all Crusaders of the Month are taken out to lunch by the Principal and the Religion Coordinator.

February 2010

Mini Crusader - Kaitlyn Saari - third grade
Crusader - Adam Poche - eighth grade

January 2010

Mini Crusader - Marley Bohning - third grade
Crusader - Emily Waddell - sixth grade

December 2009

Mini Crusader - Heather Habisreitinger - second grade
Crusader - Andrew Killebrew - eighth grade

November 2009

Crusader - Blair Atkins - sixth grade

Mini Crusader - Hayden Asprion - kindergarten

October 2009

Mini Crusader - Taylor Tumutly - first grade

Crusader - Courtney Balisteri - fourth grade

September 2009

Mini Crusaders - Chloe Ernst (left) and Camryn Ernst - second grade

Crusader - Kirsten Jackson - seventh grade