Portrait of a St. Mark's Graduate
A St. Mark’s graduate is a mindful, active learner who embraces the challenges of a robust educational experience and is ethically and spiritually motivated to make a positive contribution to the community and the world. This is demonstrated through his or her relationship to learning, self, and others.
Relationship to Learning
A St. Mark's Graduate...
Demonstrates intellectual curiosity and a fearless pursuit of knowledge
Takes initiative for and ownership of his or her learning
Thinks creatively and seeks opportunities to innovate
Displays flexibility in thought and action
Seeks challenges and embraces exploration
Collaborates and shares in the spirit of learning
Relationship to Self
A St. Mark's Graduate Demonstrates...
Empathy
Resilience
Self-awareness
Resourcefulness
Empowerment
Kindness
Integrity
Moral courage
Compassion
Mindfulness
Autonomy
Gratitude
Relationship to Others
A St. Mark's Graduate Practices...
Respect for all people and cultures
Open-mindedness
Inclusiveness
Global awareness
Cultural sensitivity
Responsible citizenship
Service to others
Portrait of a Graduate
![Laura Byrd, '07, and Ashley Chainani, '11]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1661532778/stmarks/qausxs4oqj44gd14g4yf/82622PalmVillage_Square.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1661532778/stmarks/qausxs4oqj44gd14g4yf/82622PalmVillage_Square.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1661532778/stmarks/qausxs4oqj44gd14g4yf/82622PalmVillage_Square.jpg","width":675}])
Laura Byrd, '07, and Ashley Chainani, '11, Published Authors!
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Laura Byrd, '07, and Ashley Chainani, '11, Published Authors!
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Lizzet Clifton, '11, is pursuing a career in technology and the arts!
![Michael Artlip, '16]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1646160164/stmarks/t77sow3aty9oqy7bldxl/MichaelArtlip.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1646160164/stmarks/t77sow3aty9oqy7bldxl/MichaelArtlip.jpg","width":300}])
Michael Artlip, '16, was the Valedictorian at Strake Jesuit and is a Division I Athlete at Penn State!
![Kendall Doerr, '20]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1646160131/stmarks/nossuqlfigmleopesgpy/KendallDoerr.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1646160131/stmarks/nossuqlfigmleopesgpy/KendallDoerr.jpg","width":450}])
Kendall Doerr, '20, shares her story about how speech at St. Mark's prepared her for high school.