In 1948, Monsignor Sabo was tapped by then Bishop John Noll to build a new high school that would combine four area schools. In four years, Msgr. Sabo brought the project from conception to completion.

Saint Joseph's High School was built at the corner of Angela Boulevard and Michigan Street, offering a college preparatory education to all who entered its doors.

Times have certainly changed since Msgr. Sabo's commission and calling were fulfilled. Yet the mission of Saint Joseph's has remained the same: excellence for all who enter its hallowed halls.

In honor of Msgr. Sabo and in celebration of our first fifty years of educational excellence, Saint Joseph's High School has established the Monsignor John Stephen Sabo Society.

The development and continuation of Msgr. Sabo's vision depends greatly upon the financial support of Saint Joseph's High School's many friends and benefactors. Today, 37 percent of the cost of educating students who attend Saint Joseph's comes from the generosity of leaders like Msgr. Sabo.

Joining the Sabo Society will help ensure that our students continue the traditions of academic achievement, leadership, and success for which Saint Joseph's High School is known.

Through the Sabo Society, we recognize our many friends who realize that the development of a great high school depends on significant financial support. Membership is offered to those who are willing to make an unrestricted annual investment of $1,500 or more. An unrestricted investment of $5,000 or more enters leaders into membership in the Columbia Blue Circle.

Regular Membership ($1,500 and above) Benefits

• The satisfaction of knowing that your gifts are assisting Saint Joseph's High School to reach the ideals as set forth by Msgr. Sabo
• An invitation to an annual Sabo Society luncheon that will foster relationships with key Saint Joseph's personnel
• An annual newsletter, The Principal's Communique
• A memento which publicly acknowledges your involvement in the Society

Columbia Blue Circle ($5,000 and above) Benefits

• All the above benefits of membership in the Sabo Society
• An annual report from the Office of Development and Alumni Relations
• An invitation to the annual Principal's Dinner, where you will be invited to share your hopes and dreams for Saint Joseph's High School
• A memento which publicly recognizes your commitment to Saint Joseph's

Membership in the Sabo Society may be used to commemorate or memorialize a family member or friend.

To become a member of the Sabo Society, or just to contribute to Saint Joseph's, visit our Make a Donation page.

For more information, please call the Office of Development and Alumni Relations at 574-234-2904.