Next time you see a St. Mary’s Academy student, give her a hug. The faculty, staff, and administration couldn’t be more proud of the students of SMA for their hard work and commitment to this year’s student fundraiser. After two and a half weeks of soliciting donations from family, neighbors, coaches and friends, the young women of SMA have brought in a sum nearing $70,000—the highest ever in SMA student fundraiser history (this number is unofficial as of Thursday, October 8th, as some donations from out of state donors are still on their way to Portland).

We thank you all for your support of the 2009 Blues Bridge Walk, an event that benefits many aspects of life at St. Mary’s, most notably the tuition assistance program.

On Thursday, October 8, 600 SMA students walked, jogged and skipped their way along the Blues Bridge Walk route, accompanied by their Teacher Advisors, parent volunteers and ample amounts of October sunshine.  Thank you to all of the students, faculty, parents and family members that helped make this event a success.

 Bravo, St. Mary’s Academy, bravo!