For over 150 years, Saint Joseph Academy has worked diligently to mold our students into SAINTS and SCHOLARS. By graduation, the SJA student has matured as a person--emotionally, intellectually, physically, socially, religiously--to a level that reflects some intentional responsibility for their growth. The graduate is beginning to reach out in their development, seeking opportunities to stretch their mind, imagination, feelings, and religious consciousness. Looking at our alumni, you will see common threads that are woven through them, connecting them to the larger Marist, St. Joe family.

While all SJA students participate in a challenging and rigorous academic program that well equips them for college studies, a Bloodhound is just as importantly rooted in Gospel and Marist values, who develop into good Christians and good citizens. As such, Bloodhounds are: