December: Student of the Month

Congratulations Pauline!

We are beyond thrilled to announce that Paulina has been awarded the City of Niagara Falls Volunteer Recognition Award! This prestigious honor is given to individuals who have made a significant impact through their dedication and service to the community. Paulina’s tireless work and commitment to making Niagara Falls a better place truly embody the spirit of volunteerism

Hodgson commits to Wisconsin

By Bernie Puchalski: BP Sports Niagara - November 25, 2024

After making official visits to several NCAA Division 1 universities, Wisconsin ended up being the rowing destination for Ava Hodgson.

“My parents and I really focus on education and it is top 10 for my program which is biomedical engineering,” the Grades 12 student at Saint Michael said. “And it was also the coaches and atmosphere of the team. They are very inviting and honest and the way they run their practices is very methodical and well thought out. You can really see the benefits and there is great camaraderie.”

The clinching moment in her decision came when she was hanging out with the girls and other people on the team.

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NCAA D1 champs land Carter

By Bill Potrecz: BP Sports Niagara - November 21, 2024

When Jaela Carter went looking for an American university to pursue her hockey dreams, she didn’t mess around.

The Grade 12 student at Saint Michael has committed to play with the Clarkson Golden Knights in Potsdam, N.Y. The NCAA Division 1 program made the NCAA tournament in 2012-13 as an at-large bid and lost in quarter-finals. In 2023-24, the Golden Knights went 31-5-5 overall and won the NCAA championship.

“They were the second school I visited and I fell in love with it when I was on campus,” the 17-year-old Niagara Falls resident said.

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