School and Tribe Celebrate 'New Chapter'
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School and Tribe Celebrate 'New Chapter'
Officials from The Mohegan Tribe and Saint Bernard School gathered October 4th with local elected officials, community leaders, and supporters to mark a new chapter in the history of the Tribe and the school.
The event celebrated a landmark partnership announced earlier this year which resulted in historically significant land being returned to the Mohegan Tribe and its members, while also ensuring Saint Bernard School remains operational and continues its mission of providing educational excellence to students.
Leadership from the school and the Tribe shared updates on the progress relating to these changes during the first joint public meeting since the bidding process and subsequent announcement last June. Saint Bernard School remains open and continues to operate as an independent institution, leasing the school property from the Tribe.
“I am honored to be here today along with fellow members of the Mohegan Tribal Council to both commemorate the return of land which carries deep historic meaning and cultural significance for our tribe, and also to congratulate Saint Bernard School on its continued operations as an important educational institution for our region,” said James Gessner Jr., Chairman of the Mohegan Tribe. “For The Mohegan Tribe, this land is a symbol of the enduring resilience of our people. Now, it is also a symbol of the spirit of cooperation and partnership we share with our neighbors.”
"Sometimes things just turn out right!" said said Don Macrino, Head of School. "The Mohegan Tribe has regained land most sacred to them, and they have generously provided Saint Bernard's with a path forward for many years into the future.”
The Saint Bernard School Music Department's acapella group, The Tone Commandments, closed out the event with a beautiful performance of the Native American song "Ambe."
Gessner and Macrino were joined at the event by The Most Reverend Michael R. Cote, Bishop of Norwich Diocese, Brother Lawrence Harvey of the Xaverian Brothers and Chairman of Saint Bernard’s Board of Trustees, members of the Mohegan Tribal Council and Council of Elders, and numerous elected officials from the State of Connecticut and Town of Montville.
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Saint Bernard Named to AP Honor Roll
College Board announced that Saint Bernard School has been named to the Advanced Placement® Program (AP®) School Honor Roll, earning Silver Distinction.
The AP® School Honor Roll recognizes schools whose AP programs are delivering results for students while broadening access. Schools can earn this recognition annually based on criteria that reflect a commitment to increasing college-going culture, providing opportunities for students to earn college credit, and maximizing college readiness.
Saint Bernard School had 54% of seniors who took at least one AP exam during high school, 45% of seniors scoring a three or higher on at least one AP exam, and 5% of seniors who took five or more AP exams during high school!
“Saint Bernard School has maintained its reputation of academic excellence since its inception in 1956. That tradition continues today,” said Don Macrino, Head of School at Saint Bernard. “Advanced Placement classes provide students with an authentic level of rigor that will be experienced at the university level, thus preparing students soundly for the college experience.”
“AP represents an opportunity for students to stand out to colleges, earn college credit and placement, and potentially boost their grade point averages,” said Trevor Packer, head of the AP program. “The schools have shown that they can expand access to these college-level courses and still drive high performance – they represent the best of our AP program.”
Saint Bernard School is a Catholic coed, college-preparatory school for grades 6-12, located in Uncasville, Connecticut. It is co-sponsored by the Diocese of Norwich and the Xaverian Brothers and welcomes students of all faith backgrounds who value academic excellence, personal and spiritual growth, and a commitment to community.
College Board’s Advanced Placement® Program (AP®) enables students to pursue college-level studies—with the opportunity to earn college credit, advanced placement, or both—while still in high school. Through AP courses in 38 subjects, each culminating in a challenging exam, students learn to think critically, construct solid arguments, and see many sides of an issue—skills that prepare them for college and beyond.
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