The St. Joseph High School Rap
by
Bro. James Petrait, O.S.F.S.


Forty -one years ago on the island of St. Croix,
Something happened that would bring much joy
It was an event which was very cool
For It was the start of St. Joseph High School

Students came from the east and from the west
They all were looking for the very best
And they found it at St. Joseph High School
Which is St. Croix's academic jewel

Saints we are and saints we want to be
At St. Joseph High School surrounded by the sea
Saints we are and saints we want to be
Seeking knowledge and virtue to its highest degree

St. Joseph students are yearning to learn
And they are fullfilling their yearn
To discover the subjects of religion, math, and English
And to learn physics. chemistry, and Spanish

St. Joseph High School students pursue activities and sports
To be able to go beyond the grades on their reports
To excel at Jets, soccer, tennis, volleyball, and basketball
And to enrich their lives and achieve the largest haul..

Saints we are and saints we want to be
At St. Joseph High School surrounded by the sea
Saints we are and saints we want to be
Seeking knowledge and virtue to its highest degree

A few years ago, hurricane hugo blew the school down
And for a short while it was really a time to frown
But up from the ruins rose St. Joseph High
To keep up its educational excellence on St. Croix, VI

St. Joseph High School graduates have become lawyers and doctors
and also engineers, pilots, and senators
Because achieving excellence is the school's important goal
Facilitating the education of the body, mind and soul

Saints we are and saints we want to be
At St. Joseph High School surrounded by the sea
Saints we are and saints we want to be
Seeking knowledge and virtue to its highest degree

After spending their time aquiring the needed knowledge
St. Joseph High School students continue to learn at college
For education is a life long pursuit
Growing in experience and taking life's best route.

St. Joseph students not only learn each subject
But they also learn how to treat themselves and each other with respect
For knowledge without virtue is an empty thing
Which won't result in the happiness that life can bring.

Saints we are and saints we want to be
At St. Joseph High School surrounded by the sea
Saints we are and saints we want to be
Seeking knowledge and virtue to its highest degree

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