Press Release For Immediate Release: December 5, 2011 Contact: Mrs. Sarah Murphy 631.587.8000,ext.117 St. John the Baptist D.H.S. Celebrates our "Women of Hope" You are Invited to Attend our Champagne Luncheon WEST ISLIP, NY - St. John the Baptist Diocesan High School will be celebrating the Sixth Annual Women of Hope Champagne Luncheon on Sunday, February 5, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. at the Timber Point Country Club in Great River. Tickets are $75.00 per person and there are journal opportunities as well. Please contact the Development Office at 587-8000 x 177 to receive a formal invitation. RSVP by February 1 as seating is limited and by reservation only. "The idea for this event came from the desire to celebrate and honor women in our community and the history of our school who have lived their lives with great hope. We wanted to have an opportunity to gather in gratitude to recognize women whose lives and contributions have been invaluable to the history of St. Johns," said Ms. Doherty, Principal. Congratulations to the 2012 Women of Hope Honorees Lisa Dicarlo Yancigay '81 Alumna and Parent Kathy Lehmann Holland '78 Alumna and Parent Loyda Goodbody World Language Faculty Member Ann Munkwitz Parent # # # About St. John the Baptist Diocesan High School About St. John the Baptist Diocesan High School: 1,700 students attend St. John the Baptist DHS, a college preparatory Catholic High School located on the south shore in West Islip. As part of the Diocese of Rockville Centre, St. John's offers a value-centered education that recognizes the unique talents and abilities of each child, while fostering a school environment that challenges students to reach their true potential. Open since 1966, St. John's offers a rigorous curriculum and extensive activity and athletic programs. Students have the opportunity to take numerous Advanced Placement classes and 99% of St. John's graduates continue on to higher education. For Mission Statement and additional information: www.sjbdhs.org