St. Michael Special School in the Irish Channel recently reached its 50 year anniversary. On its Founders Day, the school celebrated this milestone, and Catholic Schools Week, with a Mass in the gym followed by a reception in the JOY Center. Pictured are Brother Martin representatives along with Crusader friends who attended the ceremony. Pictured left to right:
Garrett Frederick ’15, Mr. Barry Hebert ’74, Mrs. Claire Capella Bennett, wife of Joe Bennett ’73 and mother of Tim Bennett ’03, Mrs. Eileen Schulin, wife of John Schulin ’75, Mr. Michael Francioni ’83, and Zachary Pomet ’15.
The school was originally named for the Archangel Michael, the Defender. The JOY (Jobs of Youth) Center is an activity center on campus that serves St. Michael graduates. It is a job environment that strengthens and reinforces the work habits and attitudes of the clients while providing ongoing inclusion in religious activities, physical exercise, socialization and friendship.
