Monsignor Slade student, family driven to help 

At 11-years-old, Juliana Taylor already displays an exceptional drive to help others in her community. 

The sixth grader at Monsignor Slade Catholic School in Glen Burnie helped raise $15,500 in October to assist with the medical costs of a family friend who is battling cancer. The previous year, her inaugural Jules to the Rescue Golf Tournament raised $9,200 for a senior dog sanctuary in her community. 

“Proud doesn’t even come close to conveying our feelings about what Juliana is doing,” said her mother, Sarah Langer. “To watch her do so well and excel in these amazing, mature aspects of her life at 11 is just fantastic to us.” 

Juliana said her family, including father, Jamie Taylor, and brother, Jonathan, 22, instilled in her at an early age the notion of giving to those in need and her community. 

An avid golfer who has played in several charity tournaments with her father, Juliana came up with the idea of hosting her own tournament to benefit her community after the family’s dog died. Her first tournament in 2024 raised money for the Senior Dog Sanctuary of Maryland in Severn. 

The tournament was such a hit that Juliana and her family decided to make it an annual event. 

Her second event, held at Compass Pointe Golf Course in October, benefitted Joey Stanger, a family friend who has osteosarcoma. 

“It’s something my family has instilled in me – wanting to give back to my community,” said Juliana, who said she’d like to eventually earn a golf scholarship and play on the LPGA Tour. “Golf has been a part of my entire life, and I decided to plan a golf tournament.” 

Planning a golf tournament is not exactly a walk in the park, especially for an 11-year-old; so, Juliana’s idea has become a labor of love for the entire family. 

It involves an incredible amount of advanced logistics – registering players, recruiting hole sponsors, organizing raffles, lining up post-tournament entertainment and food, and gathering prizes. 

The first Jules to the Rescue tournament attracted 108 golfers and the second sold out with 144 players. 

“The initial one went so well, we decided to spread the love. Instead of doing the same thing every year, we’re going to decide on a different charitable recipient every year,” Sarah Langer said.  

The family operates Brian Boru Irish Pub and Whisky Bar in Severna Park and attends Mass at both St. John the Evangelist in Severna Park and Our Lady of the Chesapeake near their home in Pasadena. 

“I’ve played in a million of these things (golf tournaments) – some good, some not so good,” Jamie Taylor said. “I wanted to make it big and something people talk about because it has the family name on it. It’s a mission to help people throughout the year. That’s why we named it Jules to the Rescue.” 

In addition to the full field of players, Jules to the Rescue secured at least three sponsors for all 18 holes. 

“It’s become this incredible conversation piece, whether it’s because of the flyers in the restaurant or at the golf course,” Langer said. “It’s been impressive from a lot of people’s points of view because a lot of work goes into it. Juliana has a big heart, and she wants to help. She showed that at a very young age, making cards for people just to make them smile. This is just on a bigger scale now that she’s getting older.” 

Juliana is a first-year student at Monsignor Slade and has adjusted easily to her new school community. She already knew several of her classmates since she played basketball on one of the school’s Catholic Youth Organization teams, which her father coaches. 

Monsignor Slade Principal Cameron Stehle described Juliana as a model student. 

“She’s new to our school, but already an under-the-radar leader,” Stehle said. “She’s not silent, but keeps her head down and goes about her work. Her maturity level is off the charts for her age.”  

Email Gerry Jackson at gjackson@CatholicReview.org

Editor’s Note: This story is part of the Catholic Review’s Catholic School’s Week (Jan. 25-31) coverage. Visit catholicreview.org/category/schools for more coverage of the event.

Read More Schools

2026 Distinctive Scholars recognized

Minnesota butter sculptor brings skills to NCEA convention, enshrines pope in the dairy staple

St. Michael-St. Clement School will close at end of academic year

Purple Sheep Project going strong after 12 years, emphasizing joy of giving

‘Children need you, they need your presence,’ Sister of Life tells educators at convention

Archdiocese of Baltimore Catholic schools name new associate superintendent

Copyright © 2026 Catholic Review Media

 Print