Holy Name of Jesus School

Yesterday, we had the privilege of welcoming two treasured Holy Name of Jesus alumni back to campus: Peter Michell, Class of 1959, and Coach Kevin Trower, Class of 1949.

Their visit was especially meaningful as Coach Trower had the opportunity to see our new gymnasium firsthand. A beloved coach who touched the lives of countless HNJ students, Coach Trower’s legacy continues to inspire generations of Gators.

We are deeply grateful to Peter Michell for his generous gift to name the athletic court in honor of Coach Trower, ensuring that his impact on our school community will be remembered for years to come.

Thank you, Peter and Coach Trower, for being such an important part of HNJ’s past, present, and future.

Do you have gently used uniforms that you no longer need? We are collecting items this week! Stop by the school office between 9-2 to donate your uniform pieces. Thank you!

What was once a dream, prayed for by generations of Holy Name families, is now a reality.

Yesterday, we officially opened and blessed our new Little Gators building, gymnasium, playground, and classroom spaces in what was truly a a historic milestone in the life of Holy Name of Jesus School.

This moment is the culmination of years of prayer, planning, generosity, and faith. More than 1,000 donors came together to support our Foundations for the Future campaign, helping us create spaces where children will learn, play, pray, and grow for generations to come.

As we cut the ribbon and walked through these newly blessed halls, we were reminded that this building is about so much more than bricks and mortar. It is a testament to the strength of our community, our commitment to Catholic education, and our belief in the bright future of every child entrusted to our care.

To every donor, volunteer, parishioner, alumnus, parent, student, faculty member, and supporter who helped make this day possible: thank you. You are the Foundation for the Future.

We can’t wait to welcome our students home this August. ❤️🐊

❤️🐊 What a year for HNJ! ❤️🐊

School is officially out for summer and we want to celebrate by looking back at the amazing things we accomplished this year. These numbers really speak for themselves! Congratulations to every one of our students and faculty members for making 25-26 a fantastic year at Holy Name.

Wishing everyone a safe, happy, and healthy summer and we can’t wait to see you in August!

The future is bright for these HNJ alumni leaders! ❤️🎓

We are incredibly proud to celebrate these former Gators who are making their mark in high school through leadership, academic excellence, and service:

🐊 Calvin Magee - Jesuit High School Student Body President (26-27)
🐊 Raphael Bickham - Brother Martin High School Student Body President (26-27)
🐊 Owen Moller - Brother Martin Senior Class President (26–27)
🐊 Ellie Morgan & Emi Lou Nathan - St. Mary’s Dominican High School, Valedictorians 2026
🐊 Isabella Quintana - Ursuline Academy Salutatorian
🐊 Nate Smith & Addie Kent - De La Salle High School Valedictorian and Salutatorian AND American Legion School Award Recipients 2026

Their accomplishments are a reflection of their hard work, character, and commitment to leading by example. We love watching our alumni continue to grow into confident, compassionate, and inspiring young leaders. Once a Gator, always a Gator! ✨

It’s the last week of school for our 7th Graders! Today they celebrated by representing the High Schools they will attend next year. We can’t wait to see the amazing things they will accomplish in their next chapters.

With grateful hearts, we want to take a moment to thank each and every person who supported the Foundations for the Future Capital Campaign. From those who believed in this mission from the very beginning to those who joined us more recently, your generosity and faith in HNJ made this dream possible.

With the help of more than 1,000 donors, our new building is ready to serve generations of Holy Name of Jesus students to come. This moment is a testament to the strength, faith, and love of the HNJ community. We have prayed for this day, and it is incredible to finally see it become a reality.

Thank you for investing in the future of HNJ. ❤️🐊