Principal James Horne

Last year at a parent gathering where we introduced several new parents, we asked the current parents present to share one thing that they liked about St. Augustine’s. Without hesitation, one of the veteran mom’s said, “What I really like about Saints is how well it combines academically challenging and loving.” In another conversation, a mom observed, “St. Augustine’s is the place where I want my son, when he is not with me.” These two observations might give you some sense of the special place that we call our “home” each day.

This year our annual theme is, “Loving our Brothers”. It is the spirit of love, when combined with the search for truth in our school community that creates “The Saints Expereince.” The Saints Experience comes to life in

• Our 90 year tradition and legacy of Catholic education in the Augustinian tradition
• The extraordinary quality of the faculty/staff and their powerful relationships with Saintsmen,
• Our innovative school programs and opportunities for the development of hearts and minds,
• The presence of rich co-curricular programs and student support services,
• Our commitment to a 21st century curriculum, competencies and skills,
• Our focus on developing spirituality and character
• Our commitment to advanced technology and excellent facilities,
• Our vibrant parent-school partnership that supports a safe and vibrant campus life
• Most of all, through engaged young men who learn to value and appreciate unity, truth and love.

At St. Augustine’s the unique talents and gifts of each young man are cultivated, nourished, celebrated, and recognized; calling students to move beyond themselves and grow to become ready to participate in our changing world. Our fervent prayer is that our Saintsmen will live lives worthy of their calling and change the world through their faith, ideas, vision and service.

In the end, though, The Saints Experience can be found less in the words that we might say and more in the deeds of our students. On any given day, you might discover budding artists creating masterpieces, future scientists igniting rockets on the lower field, young authors wrestling with finding the right words for their stories, or young hands making gift bags for the homeless. Visitors to Saints find a noticeable kindness, a welcoming attitude, a generosity of spirit, and an authentic spirituality that transcends mere words; virtue and manners matter here. At the same time when you walk the halls or sit in the classrooms, you see respectful young men actively engaged in their learning, working hard, having fun, and genuinely enjoying each other’s company.

Welcome back for another year in your Saints Journey. We hope summer was restful and relaxing and we are excited about the beginning of another unique year in your Saints Experience.

In the Spirit of Catholic Augustinian Education,

James Horne
Principal