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(6/18) Frederick County has a special claim to fame that no other location in the United States can boast: the home of the first canonized U.S. born saint: Elizabeth Ann Seton. Having moved to Emmitsburg in 1809, Mother Seton
started St. Joseph’s Academy and Free School, the first free Catholic school for girls staffed by sisters in the U.S. As a pioneer in Catholic education, Mother Seton’s school became known as the cradle of Catholic Education in the U.S. and today
she is considered the unofficial patron saint of Catholic education.
Located only a short walk from St. Elizabeth Ann Seton’s first school is Mother Seton School (MSS), a pre-k through grade 8 elementary school and a direct descendant of Mother Seton’s original school. On June 3, MSS added 41
more alumni to Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton’s education legacy at a ceremony at the Basilica of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton in Emmitsburg.
Mother Seton School, Emmitsburg, graduated 41 students who will be attending 10 different high schools in the fall. (Front l-r) Eighth grade teacher, Sister Ann Claire Rhoads, D.C., Leo Koterski, Madeline Cliber, Makayla Beehm, Veronica Smaldone,
Melissa Karlheim, Meredith Hane, Sam Herring, Justin Shanholtzer, Aleksander Negron, Eight grade teacher, Bonnie Hahn. (2nd row) Maya Swiderski, Maggie Cole, Rianna Joy, Robert Hawkings, Nick Durski, Greg Dorsch, Justin Crouse, Rachel Devilbiss,
Mary Margaret O’Neill, Danielle Harrington (3rd row) Jordan Jensen, Josie Estep, Christian Ford, Nick Imes, Sarah Bohn, Hanna Houck, Alex Bowlby, Thomas Plummer, Cecilia Golovic, Samantha Nigida, Natalie Johnson (Back row) Emma Golibart, Chris
Gillis, Imanuel Castillo, Chris Kletz, Jonathan Hottenstein, Jacob Lyons, Marah Williams, Payne Harrison, Taylor Garner, Toni Marceron, and Jack Hanbrough
"It’s an honor to be an alumna of Mother Seton School and to graduate at the Basilica where we feel St. Elizabeth Ann Seton’s presence," said Makayla Beehm, a member of the MSS Class of 2012. "We’re united with those who have
the same values as us and we’ll carry the legacy of St. Elizabeth Ann as we go our separate ways," continued Beehm. On May 31, Beehm was awarded the ‘Mother Seton Spirit Award for Outstanding Christian Witness’ at the annual awards program. This
award is given to a young man and young woman who exemplify the spirit of Mother Seton through prayerfulness and living of their faith; a generous sharing of their God-given gifts and talents; and a respect and kindness in their relationships with
others. Samuel Herring was the other recipient. "As St. Elizabeth Ann Seton sent forth her students 202 years ago, we at MSS are proud to send forth the Class of 2012 equipped to meet the challenges of their next stage of education with firm faith,
sound knowledge, self-discipline, and moral courage," said Sister JoAnne Goecke, D.C., Principal.
Students attending MSS come from all over Frederick County and lower Adams County, PA. This year’s graduating students will be attending 10 different high schools: Catoctin High in Thurmont, Francis Scott Key in Uniontown,
Linganore High in Frederick, St. John’s Catholic Prep in Frederick, St. Maria Goretti in Hagerstown, Walkersville High, Delone in McSherrystown, PA, Fairfield High in PA, Gettysburg High in PA, and home school.
Mother Seton School continues to be staffed by the Daughters of Charity, whom Mother Seton is the U.S. Foundress. For families seeking excellent academics and strong values, Mother Seton School is an affordable option that is
easily accessible by bus from multiple locations in Frederick County. For admissions information, please visit www.mothersetonschool.org.
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