• Skip to main content
  • Skip to secondary menu
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer
Catholic Review

Catholic Review

Inspiring the Archdiocese of Baltimore

Menu
  • Home
  • News
        • Local News
        • World News
        • Vatican News
        • Obituaries
        • Featured Video
        • En Español
  • Commentary
        • Contributors
          • Bishop Robert Barron
          • George Weigel
          • Question Corner
          • Effie Caldarola
          • John Garvey
          • Father Ed Dougherty, M.M.
          • Guest Commentary
        • CR Columnists
          • Archbishop William E. Lori
          • Rita Buettner
          • Suzanna Molino Singleton
          • Christopher Gunty
          • George Matysek Jr.
          • Paul McMullen
          • Father Joseph Breighner
          • Father Collin Poston
          • Father T. Austin Murphy Jr.
          • Robyn Barberry
          • Hanael Bianchi
          • Amen Columns
  • Entertainment
        • Events
        • Movie Reviews
        • Arts & Culture
        • Books
  • About Us
        • Contact Us
        • Our History
        • Meet Our Staff
        • Photos to own
        • Books/CDs/Prayer Cards
  • Advertising
  • CR Radio
  • Printing
  • Subscribe
Monsignor Joseph Luca

St. Louis School in Clarksville wins Blue Ribbon honor

Avatar January 19, 2012
By Catholic Review
Filed Under: Local News, News

CLARKSVILLE – St. Louis School principal Terry Weiss sat in her Clarksville office on the evening of Sept. 8 reading e-mails.

She opened one from a name she didn’t recognize which started, “Dear Blue Ribbon school principals…”

Weiss re-read it.

The school spent the better part of the last year working on attaining the designation of Blue Ribbon School from the U.S. Department of Education. While administrators had suspicions they would receive the honor, they were fearful to assume anything.

With that e-mail, she shared hugs with staff. She called others on the phone. Screams of joy rang out.

“It was a really exciting moment,” Weiss said.

Being named one of the 50 private schools around the country to receive the honor for 2010 was humbling, Weiss said.

St. Louis became the fourth school in the Archdiocese of Baltimore in three years to be named a Blue Ribbon School. It is the only Catholic school in the archdiocese named this year.

“It’s very special,” Weiss said. “It’s a wonderful affirmation for the faculty and staff, students and families that everything they do, every day, is being recognized. We know that we have a great school here and I’ve known that since I stepped foot in here back in 1996. It’s nice that somebody else recognizes that.”

The school staff compiled a package that included information about every program available, Weiss’ personal philosophy and a submission from Monsignor Joseph L. Luca, pastor of the parish.

Parents heard the news prior to coming to school, so when Weiss and her staff stood outside Sept. 10 with signs celebrating the designation, they honked their horns in approval.

Principal Terry Weiss told students, faculty and parents of the honor during an assembly. The announcement resulted in thunderous applause inside the school’s gymnasium.

St. Louis is now the 14th Catholic school in the archdiocese to be named a Blue Ribbon School, the highest honor bestowed by the U.S. Department of Education.

“St. Louis’ remarkable achievement underscores the value Catholic schools serve to the children of our community,” Archbishop Edwin F. O’Brien said. “Catholic schools can compete at the highest levels of education and excel because they strive heroically to meet the needs of every student. I am proud of St. Louis and congratulate the students, teachers, parents and the entire parish community on this outstanding honor.”

Monsignor Luca welcomed students to the announcement assembly. Beforehand, he spoke of the value of Catholic education in Howard County, which features a celebrated public schools system.

“For me, it not only validates what we’ve been doing for 86 years, but it also reminds us that we have this incredible opportunity to not only provide excellence in education but to have the ability to offer formation to our children in gospel values,” Monsignor Luca said. “That’s the difference between a Catholic school and one that is not. They’re getting both education and formation and that equals serving the whole person.”

PAST BLUE RIBBON HONOREES

From Archdiocese of Baltimore

Mercy High School, Baltimore, 1984-85

Notre Dame Preparatory School, Towson, 1984-85

Calvert Hall College High School, Towson, 1984-85 and 1988-89

Loyola Blakefield, Towson, 1986-87

St. Rita, Dundalk, 1986-87

Archbishop Keough High School, 1987-88

Mount St. Joseph High School, Irvington, 1988-89

Trinity School, Ellicott City, 1989-90 and 1998-99

Archbishop Spalding High School, Severn, 1992-93

The John Carroll School, Bel Air, 1995-96

St. John the Evangelist, Severna Park, 2008-09

Resurrection-St. Paul School, Ellicott City, 2009

St. John Regional Catholic School, Frederick, 2009

Print Print

Primary Sidebar

Catholic Review

Avatar

The Catholic Review is the official publication of the Archdiocese of Baltimore.

View all posts from this author

For the latest news delivered twice a week via email or text message, sign up to receive our free enewsletter.

Latest Local News

Father John Lesnick, known for compassionate outreach, dies at 71

Deacon Davis, who served Overlea parish for decades, dies at 84

Archdiocese of Baltimore plans ‘Safe Haven Sunday’ to fight pornography

Pasadena parish cites pandemic in decision to close preschool

Father Snouffer, information technology trailblazer for archdiocese, dies at 83

Latest World News

In interview, pope says he will remain in Rome until death

Health care chaplains in Baltimore and beyond embrace self-care in COVID-19 work

Religious order withdraws request to transfer founder’s remains to U.S.

Heroes of love: New pathway open for future saints

Bishops: If passed, Equality Act will ‘discriminate against people of faith

Catholic Review Radio

CatholicReview · Catholic Review Radio

Footer

Our Vision

Catholic Review Media communicates the Gospel and its impact on people’s lives in the Archdiocese of Baltimore and beyond.

Our Mission

Catholic Review Media provides intergenerational communications that inform, teach, inspire and engage Catholics and all of good will in the mission of Christ through diverse forms of media.

Contact

Catholic Review
320 Cathedral Street
Baltimore, MD 21201
443-524-3150
mail@CatholicReview.org

 

Social Media

  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • YouTube

Recent

  • This Lent, risk prayer
  • Father John Lesnick, known for compassionate outreach, dies at 71
  • In interview, pope says he will remain in Rome until death
  • A Lent full of promise, steak success, cooking with children, and more (7 Quick Takes)
  • Archbishop Lori reflects on the Year of St. Joseph
  • Health care chaplains in Baltimore and beyond embrace self-care in COVID-19 work
  • Religious order withdraws request to transfer founder’s remains to U.S.
  • Deacon Davis, who served Overlea parish for decades, dies at 84
  • Reason for celibacy/ Blessing for non-sacramental marriage?
  • Archdiocese of Baltimore plans ‘Safe Haven Sunday’ to fight pornography

Search

Membership

Catholic Press Association of the United States and Canada

Maryland-Delaware-DC Press Association

The Associated Church Press

© 2021 CATHOLIC REVIEW MEDIA, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED