Grace Gonet '25
Accomplishments: Over the summer, Grace was selected as one of the 24 high school students to attend the WTS (Women’s Transportation Seminar) 2024 Capital Summit in the Washington, D.C. area.
“It was an amazing week-long experience where I learned lots about transportation and important career skills,” Grace shared. “There were presentations and tours of Metro, Amtrak and many other transportation centers in the Washington DC area. It was a transformative experience that nurtured my interest in Civil Engineering.”
Grace is also a member of the Engineering & Design Honors Program and helped make the doghouse for the Bark in the Park fundraiser. Grace shared this reflection of the project: “I joined the dog house project because I really enjoy working with my hands and taking on new challenges. I learned a lot about interpreting blueprints and cutting lumber. I would say my favorite part was roofing the dog house. It was something I had never thought about before so it is cool that I have this experience now. Building this dog house has given me confidence in my abilities. I am really happy with how it turned out.”
Activities and Interests: At Saint Joseph Academy, Grace is a member of Crew and was a member of the Varsity 4+ boat that placed second at Nationals last school year. Grace also participated in the Motogo program and volunteered at the Academy’s Crew Summer Program.
What is your favorite part about being a member of the Saint Joseph Academy community?: “My favorite part about the SJA community is the friendships it fosters and encourages,” Grace shared.
Future Career Plans: Grace plans to major in Civil Engineering in college.
