3225 WILKENS AVENUE
BALTIMORE MARYLAND 21229
TEL: 410.644.1770

As a student at The Cardinal Gibbons School, I had very high expectations. I expected a rigorous academic curriculum, the opportunity to play varsity athletics, to become an active member in the student community, and a tight knit sense of brotherhood with all of my classmates. Most of all, I expected to be prepared for the challenges ahead of me in college and in life. Cardinal Gibbons fulfilled all of these expectations. My experiences here were truly memorable, and I am always grateful for everything Cardinal Gibbons provided me. 

I could never have asked for a better education than the one I received from Cardinal Gibbons. The school offers honors and AP classes in almost every department. The teachers are passionate and want their students to excel, not only as a student at Cardinal Gibbons, but in all future endeavors. As a freshman engineering student at Clemson University I was thoroughly prepared to face the new academic challenges. 

Cardinal Gibbons competes athletically in the prestigious MIAA conference against other private schools in the Baltimore area. I have many memories and great experiences competing in lacrosse and cross country as a Crusader. These include the many bus rides to and from the games and meets, and especially the 2008 championship lacrosse season. Every student has a chance to compete on an athletic team at Cardinal Gibbons. I believe this is one of the great benefits the school offers. 

Another great aspect of my four years at Cardinal Gibbons was the sense of brotherhood. I had the opportunity to meet and know all of my classmates. Students at most schools do not have this opportunity. This opportunity is what makes Cardinal Gibbons special. I have formed relationships with my classmates, and these relationships continue even though most of us have taken different paths. 

Cardinal Gibbons has given me all the preparation needed to excel in college. I was ready for all of the challenges ahead of me. I also had great experiences, memories, and friendships here that will last for the rest of my lifetime, and I owe it all to Cardinal Gibbons.

The experiences that I had at Cardinal Gibbons School during my four years rank second to none. The friendships gained and lessons learned will undoubtedly stand the test of time. Through my time spent in the classroom, on the playing field, or at social events I have learned much about life and about myself. The school is not only a place for academic knowledge, but also a facility for spiritual growth and further understanding of one’s faith. The devoted educators at Cardinal Gibbons School are more than just teachers. They spend countless extra hours both in the classroom and on extracurricular activities to make the high school experience fuller for my classmates and I. Being an all boys’ school with small class sizes, the Cardinal Gibbons School fosters an environment of loyalty and friendship that cannot be compared to other schools.

 

At the Cardinal Gibbons School the student is the priority. The challenging preparatory school curriculum succeeds in preparing all of the young men at Gibbons for college. At college, when other students struggled in their assignments, I found the assignments to be normal. When other students complained about the work load of college, I found myself wondering why everyone was having such a tough time. I realized after my first semester of college that it was the efforts and expectations that the faculty and administration had set for my classmates and I that prepared my class so well for the next step in our education. 

 

Cardinal Gibbons… I don’t even know where to start. This is the place that put me on the path to success. Before enrolling at Gibbons, I basically had no idea of what I was doing with my life and even through my time at Gibbons there were times of uncertainty. But I tell you what looking back on my life, that Cardinal Gibbons was the best choice for me. I wasn’t the best student by any means, but the staff pushed me to work, as well as my coaches. Gibbons isn’t called a college preparatory school for nothing, as it was the building blocks for me of maturity, my adulthood, and along the way I met lifelong friends. Thanks to Cardinal Gibbons it has made me the person I am today. Thanks to Gibbons I received an athletic scholarship to a 4-year university to continue my education, and even though I graduated a little more then 3 years ago, there isn’t a day that goes by that I don’t think about Gibbons and all my memories.

 

God Bless

I continue to support and assist Cardinal Gibbons because I know that the education and experience I gained has profoundly affected my success and happiness. When I graduated from Gibbons, I was blessed with a solid education, high moral standards, an understanding of the importance of hard work, an ability to succeed in a team setting, and religious beliefs that would carry me through tough times.

I enjoyed my time at Gibbons so much that I never realized how well I was being prepared for my life as a father, employee, leader and volunteer. Although I certainly wasn’t a “world class” athlete, I was able to play on the lacrosse team and enjoy the camaraderie of my teammates. A small school affords those types of opportunities. The discipline I experienced has helped me keep on task and get the job done. My religious experience set the tone for high moral standards, integrity and respect for others, critical attributes for anyone whether at home or work. Most of all, I relish the relationships developed with the other guys and the time spent in class, at school events and outside of school. They are fond memories that will stay with me forever.