(Long Island, NY) In anticipation of St. John the Baptist’s 50th anniversary SJB has received the approval of the Diocese of Rockville Centre and the support of their alumni and benefactors to proceed with a grand Library renovation to be completed by the Fall of 2016. This facility will keep St. John’s on the cutting edge of advancements in education and will benefit the entire St. John’s community with its support for all academic and co-curricular programs.
When completed, the new library will be a 21st century, state-of-the-art learning hub. It will include a Video and TV Production MAC lab, a flex lap top classroom, a college preparatory research center, a large conference room, a twelve screen media presentation space with digitalarchiving and 3D printing capability. It will be a completely wireless space, allowing students full access to WIFI. With an abundance of new and improved resources, students will be able to work collaboratively, pursue academic interests and learn how to conduct college level research projects. St. John’s has partnered with the Library Science department and interns from SJU in order to learn and integrate coding and metadata analysis, web design and information technology. Our teachers and students will be able to operate in large gatherings, small groups, or one on one instruction.
In anticipation of their 50th anniversary, St. John the Baptist will to proceed with a Library renovation to be completed by the Fall of 2016. Photo Credit: SJB.
Mr. Robert Crossan, Director of Advancement and Alumni Relations stated, “I’m overwhelmed by the incredible support of our parents, alumni, and friends who have pulled together to make so many great things happen here at St. John’s. It has been a dream of mine to see the SJB Library project happen and now with the support and generosity from so many we are close to making the dream into a reality. I’d like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who has helped us move towards achieving our goal and for being part of the great SJB Cougar Legacy.”
Historically, St. John’s has shown a dedication to technology and providing their students with the best possible resources. SJB was the first high school in the Diocese of Rockville Centre to establish a Computer Science Department, as well as a Video and Television Production studio. Over the last several years St. John’s Visionary Campaign has continued to show its dedication to advancement by refurbishing science labs, auditorium, and all athletic facilities. St. John’s principal, Nan Doherty, stated, “It is finally the time to renovate the most used and academically valuable space in the building. It is here that students pursuing a future in engineering, computer science, video production or research will use this space as their central learning hub, a place to brainstorm and collaborate and a springboard to their careers. I am thrilled that this can also be a great corporate retreat space as well as an educational collaborative space for our students and faculty that serves both curricular and co-curricular agendas. It is a thrill to see this come together and to join with the many community, collegiate and alumni benefactors who see and care about supporting this project for the benefit of our Long Island Community and the students and graduates of SJB.” It will be a terrific 50th anniversary celebration for all and serve St. John’s for the next 50 years!
About St. John the Baptist Diocesan High School
About St. John the Baptist Diocesan High School: 1,700 students attend St. John the Baptist DHS, a college preparatory Catholic High School located on the south shore in West Islip. As part of the Diocese of Rockville Centre, St. John’s offers a value-centered education that recognizes the unique talents and abilities of each child, while fostering a school environment that challenges students to reach their true potential. Open since 1966, St. John’s offers a rigorous curriculum and extensive activity and athletic programs. Students have the opportunity to take numerous Advanced Placement classes and 99% of St. John’s graduates continue on to higher education. For Mission Statement and additional information: http://www.stjohnthebaptistdhs.net
