Thanks for saving St. Nicks.

                            St. Nicholas Parishioner

May God Bless you in your efforts to keep this school open!

                            RB Buena Borough

We do not have any connection to St. Nicholas. We learned of your campaign through word of mouth and are inspired by your courage. We are Catholic school parents. Good Luck!

J&KH Cherry Hill, NJ

To learn without any fear. Sr. Rosita & Mons. Stoerlein & O’Connor. To know most of the other kids, May Crownings, First Holy Communion and our Christmas plays. The SN all girls Drum & Bugle Corp.

                             JG Class of 1956

My daughter left the Catholic faith when the Bishop of Patterson closed her high school at the end of her senior year. I don’t want that to happen to any other child.

                            JG Class of 1956

The great nuns and priests! The many religious activities, processions and May Crownings.

                            JB Class of 1951

St. Nicholas was such a safe, comfortable, loving environment. The things that I learned there went much deeper than education. I believe strongly that I am a better person because of attending St. Nick’s.

                           DB Class of 2002

Just being able to trust people there. You could leave a $20.00 bill hanging out of your desk for a week and no one would touch it! Not many schools can say that!

                           JB Class of 1997

I felt loved and safe here when I attended. I want the same for my children. I remember singing in the morning before school. My favorite was “Holy Ground”. It really felt Holy to me. It was an extension of the church and we always “wanted” to go to school and church. The teachers made learning fun. I remember when we graduated a week earlier than everyone else. We stayed everyday to help clean the school and help the teachers. We didn’t want to leave.

                          TB Class of 1990

The friendships that last even after 50 years. The priests (O’Connor & Stoerlein) who were loved by all and took the time needed to help the young people of the parish and school.

                           BOC Class of 1955

Good education and morality.

                           JC Class of 1945

Friendly, small classes. You knew everyone and it was close to home.

CK Class of 1936

I was a member of the Drum & Bugle Corp from 1949-1956.

NC Class of 1956

Visits from Msgr. O’Connor. He always did magic tricks. Playing red rover – red rover on the playground. The annual May procession. As A parent, watching my daughter enjoy St. Nick’s.

CD Class of 1972

Having fun with a close knit group of students. Choir and marching in the drum corp.

CM Class of 1961

My special memory is of Sr. Ann Forrest and her encouragement with my writing. Without her encouragement I never would have attempted to have my writing published, much less attempt lyrics.

SD Class of 1972

School plays, concerts, activities and processions.

BD Class of 1948

Recess, football, school plays, talent shows and dances. I applaud your efforts feel free to contact me if I can help in any other way

ED Class of 1995

The closeness of the nuns and priests with our family.

GG Class of 1955

Mrs. Walker – I always (jokingly) say she taught me everything I needed to know! It was a special feeling going there – I felt part of a family. Very different than my years in high school.

KH Class of 1982

I will help any way I can.    

                            Parishioner of St. Nicholas                   

Basketball games, dances, Sister Paulette and Sister Rosita 2 very special nuns.

DJ Class of 1954

Msgrs. O’Connor & Stoerlein always having time for the kids.

TJ Class of 1960

Good Luck! I don’t want to see our school close.

CW Class of 1960

May processions at the statue. Eating breakfast at my desk during Lent. Perfect attendance for 8 years.

PE Class of 1968

Not a member of St. Nick’s but hate to see it disappear. Perhaps this small amount can help somewhere.

HE Egg Harbor City resident

Mrs. Jensen’s 3^rd grade class. Sister Patricia’s 4^th grade class.  Playing in the school yard, usually basketball.  Family feeling!

LB Class of 1975

Good friends, family oriented, good relationship with the nuns.

RG Class of 1970

Sisters of St. Francis

JM Class of 1956

Did not attend St. Nicholas School. Good Luck to the hard working committees. You have many people in your corner rooting for you. Hang in to your goal and the future of St. Nicholas School.

RM Egg harbor City resident

The nuns – having 2 grades in the same classroom.

JB Class of 1952

We aren’t members of your church, but wish you good luck and keeping your school.

J&DP Egg Harbor City residents

Encouragement of individuality. Feeling of morals. Positive environment. Thanks and Good Luck!

MG Class of 1991

Sister Rosita, fun & friends. Good Luck!

RJ Class of 1954

I graduated from St. Nicholas School as did my four children. I am very happy and pleased that our school will remain open.

CK Class of 1946

Some special memories I have of St. Nicholas is my class because we used to hang out every Friday night. We were like brothers and sisters. Other memories I have are of Catholic Schools week, Christ-Math, Walk-a-Thon and school dances. The years I had there were the best years of my life. St. Nicholas School should stay open.

MR Class of 2005

My first grade teacher, Sister Gordan Marie. Magazine drives and class trips to Steel Pier in Atlantic City.

AR Class of 1966

I will help any way I can.

JS Class of 2005

I will help any way I can.

KS Class of 1975

Close relationship between students as well as teacher to student.

MS Class of 2000

Nuns and graduation.

US Class of 1945

Annual talent shows, Christmas productions and Halloween costume contests.

AN Class of 1997

The bazaars behind the school were a great venue for fun with family and friends. It was a sad occasion to hear that the school would be closing. Attending St. Nicholas was a family tradition. My mother, siblings and I all graduated from this fine school.

DW Class of 1977

Many hours painting the entire inside of the school.

HW Class of 1963

Cleaning erasers on the 2^nd floor balcony when I was in 4^th grade.

WW Class of 1954