Michael ’26

Saint Raphael Academy right now is my life. It is where I spend most of my day and focus much of my time. While the work can be challenging, SRA also brings me a lot of joy—to see my friends, meet interesting people, and be taught by amazing teachers. That is why Saints is important to me.

As for what it means to be a Saint, I think being a Saint is living out the three main focuses of our school: faith, community, and service. Living out community is being on a sports team, for example, like how I am on the cross country and track teams. Living out service is serving the community—helping others, like how I help set up Family Faith Formation at my parish. Living out my faith is going to Mass, altar serving at school Masses, and showing charity to the people I come across in my day.

Clare ’24

Saint Raphael Academy is home. The friends I have made, the community I get to be a part of, and the teachers that challenge me every day all have helped me to grow into a successful individual. Being at Saints is something I feel very lucky to have experienced over the last four years. My class has given me some of the best memories that I know I will always remember. Saint Rays is a special place. It is not just a school community; it is a family. My siblings both attended Saints and graduated a few years ago and this year I will be graduating.

Looking at my entire time at Saints, I really know I could not have asked for a better high school experience. My friends and classmates have always supported me with encouragement and kindness. Everyone wants to see everyone else succeed. That is just the kind of place Saint Rays is.

Malaina Murphy ’85

Director of Guidance, Parent ’20 and ’22

Working at Saints as an alum is a joy. Returning to Walcott Street was always a thought that became a reality. I feel blessed to follow in the footsteps of Sister Regina, who was my guidance counselor. She has had an incredible impact on my life. If I can give my students a fraction of what she has given and continues to give me, then I feel like I am doing something good.

Terry F. Murphy ’61

2024 Hall of Fame inductee

My strong Catholic and academic education gave me a great start on my college and business career path. The financial success achieved during that time enabled my wife Gail and I to help Saint Raphael to expand and grow under the excellent leadership of Dan Richard. It is very gratifying to see the dramatic expansion of the campus and the achievements of our students in academics, arts, and athletics. Job well done!

Tracy Maddaline Rabar ’87

Parent ’17, 2024 Hall of Fame inductee

Anyone who knows me well knows that my connection and loyalty to Saints runs deep. I am so very proud of what Saints has accomplished in the 37 short years since I graduated with the class of 1987. It has been an honor and a privilege to serve Saints as a member of the Parent Association and the Principal’s Advisory Board over the past 10 years. Throughout those years, I have met and collaborated with so many people who work tirelessly to uphold the standards of excellence that Saint Raphael Academy is known for. The fact that I was chosen to be the first female representative of such a monumental honor only further validates what I already know about Saints, that it is a school committed to diversity and empowering individuals to become the best versions of themselves. While I may be the first woman to be inducted, I believe I will be the first of many to receive this tremendous honor.

Chris Mutter ’73

Saint Raphael Academy is and will always be such an important part of my life, and [is something] that I continue to reflect on and am grateful for each and every day.

My dad attended Saints, and after my graduation, my two brothers and sister also attended. I can think of no better way to show my appreciation and love for Saints than to provide a way through planned giving that may, in some small measure, allow other potential students to experience all the benefits that an education at Saint Raphael Academy provides.