I chose Dominican because I believe it is the best place for me to grow into the best version of myself — whether that means excelling in my studies, thriving as an athlete, or deepening my understanding of God and how He can be present in every part of my life.
Dominican's environment allows and encourages room for growth and improvement. At Dominican, I feel welcomed, accepted, and appreciated.
Although all of the four pillars are important, community is the most important to me. Whether it's the toy drive for Dominican's neighbors or visiting the Chateau de Notre Dame Nursing home, community is essential to the Dominican experience. Within the school’s own community, friendships last lifetimes, and the Dominican bond will never be forgotten.
To a prospective student considering Dominican, I would say that choosing a high school can feel overwhelming and challenging. Everyone has different needs and thrives in different environments. Dominican offers many opportunities to get involved and ensures you feel welcomed as you adjust to a new environment.
Dominican's community and culture allow me to grow as a person of faith through daily love and support from teachers and friends who want me to succeed.
If you choose Dominican, you’ll discover the strongest sisterhood you’ll ever know waiting for you on the other side of your decision. From the moment you step onto campus, you’ll be welcomed into a big, loving, and supportive family. Choosing Dominican isn’t just about where you’ll go to school—it’s about joining a family and finding a second home.
When entering high school, many people worry about feeling like an outsider or not being welcomed. With Dominican, I never had to worry about that. I had many options, but none of them gave me the heartfelt feeling that Dominican did. From the very beginning, I never felt like an outsider or unwelcome. The most important thing Dominican teaches is to love everyone, and I felt that love the first time I stepped onto campus. As a soon-to-be high schooler, I knew I couldn’t pass up the opportunity to feel welcomed—not just tolerated. By attending Spend-a-Days and other events, I truly felt like part of the family. Now, I can honestly say that nothing has changed.
I would tell a prospective student that I completely understand how overwhelming it can feel to choose a high school and begin a new chapter in an unfamiliar place. I would encourage them to take the time to explore everything Dominican has to offer. From countless clubs and extracurriculars to meaningful traditions, Dominican provides so many opportunities to meet new people and discover new passions. It’s more than just a school — it’s a home away from home. I truly believe that everyone can find their place here, surrounded by a supportive community that will help them grow and reach their goals.
Out of all the four pillars of Dominican, I would say the pillar of Community means the most to me. When I first attended Dominican, I was quickly invited to be part of this sisterhood. Through cheering for Dominican at Pink Games to learning dance motions with my fellow classmates for Rally Day, it all brought us together. When I look around Dominican, I can see a close community of students with bonds – not just a school for learning.
I chose Dominican because of its strong academics, close-knit community, and deep-rooted traditions — all of which deeply resonated with me the moment I stepped onto campus. The school’s commitment to academic excellence stood out through its rigorous yet supportive curriculum, designed to help every student thrive. Beyond the academics, the sense of sisterhood was immediately clear in the way students and teachers interacted, fostering an environment of mutual respect, encouragement, and support. The traditions I learned about — cherished and passed down through generations — gave me a true sense of belonging and connection to Dominican’s rich legacy.
My Dominican education has profoundly shaped my professional journey, instilling in me a spirit of excellence, fostered problem-solving skills, strong sense of responsibility, motivation and teamwork, qualities that are needed in my profession. Dominican’s emphasis on faith and service has enabled me to pursue career opportunities where these values intersect, allowing me to make a meaningful impact in our community and my place of employment. Through my leadership roles and extracurricular activities I engaged in at Dominican, I developed crucial skills that have helped me live by being a servant leader in my role as an Human Resources Professional. Most importantly, Dominican’s motto of “Veritas” has served as my guiding star, reinforcing the importance of truth and integrity in all aspects of my life.
Although independent thinking was required at home, it was re-enforced at Dominican. Independent thinking makes leaders, and I believe that all of my leadership skills were taught and cultivated by DHS.
It is an honor and privilege to have a 3rd generation of women in our family attend St. Mary's Dominican High School. Not only does Dominican provide an outstanding education, but it teaches young women to embrace their confidence, to pursue their own unique paths to excellence, and to stand firm in their faith. These lessons have allowed us to find balance in our personal and professional lives. We are excited to see the next generation of Dominican women remain rooted in their faith as they tackle the challenges that they face in paving the way for our future.
My Dominican education nurtured my love of learning and striving for excellence. It taught me to reflect and pray about God's purpose for my life. My Dominican education developed my confidence and desire to help others.
My Dominican education truly prepared me to become the best version of myself in order to succeed both personally and professionally and has empowered me to live in service with and for others. I'm grateful for a solid foundation of faith, fellowship, and fortitude which has allowed me to continue to grow into what it means to be truly "Dominican."
To the current Dominican students, I would say to do it ALL - sing “Light the Fire” as loud as you can, go to the Back to School Dance, join every club, ask your teachers every question that pops into your mind, spend time in the chapel, make your lunch group as large as possible! Your high school years are the time to soak it all in and learn as much as possible while being surrounded by the most supportive and loving teachers. Do not be afraid to get involved while at Dominican because you never know a passion you might discover that you never thought you would even have.
I would say that choosing Dominican is choosing a path of excellence and personal growth. The education and experiences you'll gain here are unparalleled. You'll be joining a community that supports and challenges you to be your best self, academically and spiritually.
Dominican’s education has allowed me to pursue my dream career. The foundation Dominican lays for its students is truly unlike any other.
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