Orchard Lake St.

Mary’s Preparatory

Redefining College Prep

WE ARE
SAINT
REDEFINING
COLLEGE PREP

“Higher education We redefine college prep

should be based St. Mary’s Preparatory is a Catholic, all-

on quality, not boys, college preparatory high school with an

quantity; receive international heritage and legacy since 1885. We

pride ourselves on furnishing a diverse environment
merit-based where young men from around the globe receive

funding; and be the moral guidance, discipline, and education to

become models of service and leadership for the
free of unnecessary world.

bureaucracy. We are St. Mary’s, where we redefine what it

Not the least means to be a college prep institution. We exist

because each student brings something different to
of the benefits our unique culture. We are a community that thrives

of educational upon celebrating differences and encouraging

potential. Come be part of a 133 year heritage,
reform is to and let us help you be developed to your highest

foster the pride potential.

of achievement
at national and
international
levels.”
Ahmed Zewai

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G “Each and every one of us becomes part of campus­- we are all
writing school history”­
Rowland Zhang, class of 2012, George Washington University, class of
2016

BROTHERHOOD
Because of their unique backgrounds, each and every student at St. Mary’s Prep brings an individual
set of talents, strengths, and capabilities that not only define the school, they also define the individual.
This open, diverse culture is brought together through a brotherhood that is a reflection of itself. It is
impactful because of the bond our students form through their individual abilities. It is incomparable
to anyone else because of the uniqueness of our surroundings. As a student at St. Mary’s Prep, YOU
embody the brotherhood.

SPIRITUALITY
The beauty and serenity of our historic campus allows spirituality to be reflective. Our environment,
the holiness of our grotto, and the faith within our two campus chapels remind us that spirituality is the
cornerstone to shaping our young men into members of societies around the world.

EXCELLENCE
St. Mary’s Preparatory fosters an educational atmosphere that builds students to be international figures
in society and in business. With a one-of-a-kind academic model that allows students to be immersed
in actual college classes located on our campus, our affiliation with Madonna University creates an
exceptional academic environment that provides an education you will find nowhere else.

Our students are given the opportunity to achieve success through a diverse series of sports as well as
a variety of extracurricular activities. Life-long friendships are developed through the teams and clubs
our students join as members of a long-standing tradition of success.. These young men are mentored
by exceptional teachers and coaches who live by the values of our institution.

DIVERSITY
St. Mary’s prides itself on the fact that the school has been educating and leading young men from
around the world for nearly a century and a half. This has allowed us to constantly refine our model
based on the needs of students from a variety of countries and diverse cultures. We continually
review our processes to provide an atmosphere that is comfortable and safe. We are also constantly
reviewing our campus programs to ensure that we are creating a global experience that students
remember for a lifetime.

S T . M A R Y ’ S
REDEFINING
ACADEMICS

“Education is the
most powerful
weapon which you
can use to change
the world.”
Nelson Mandela

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G We redefine academics

“If you want a good high quality education so you can go to a

great college in the future, St. Mary’s Prep is your best choice.”
ZeYu (David) Li (Class of 2017)
St. Mary’s Preparatory offers an educational
experience incomparable to anything else.
Sharing a campus with Madonna University’s
satellite campus allows our students to take
actual college courses that are accepted at
virtually any university. The majority of Prep
students seek this course of study and graduate
with a high school diploma from one of the
top prep schools in the Midwest, and a
college transcript from a prestigious university.
The typical St. Mary’s Prep student will graduate with twelve completed college credits. Our students have
the highest scholarship per student ratio amongst high schools in the state, with the average St. Mary’s Prep
senior earning $48,900 in scholarship dollars upon graduation.

Our prestigious faculty includes PhDs, college professors, and published authors. Instructors stress dialogue
over lecture, and incorporate a variety of pedagogies in our open classroom concept. A wide range of
extracurricular activities are academic based: Robotics, Forensics and Debate, National Honor Society,
Foreign Language Clubs, Math Club, and a one-of-a-kind student run radio station that allows our students
to express their classroom interests in a capacity
not bound by walls. Our students are encouraged
to see the world outside of campus where they
can experience a variety of new found interests,
as well as diving deeper into local cultures.

St. Mary’s prides itself on its legacy of producing

young men that impact our world. Our alumni
feature international leaders that have gone
on to be global business leaders as well as
being recognized for their humanitarian and
environmental contributions.

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SPIRITUALITY

“Spirituality is
not a formula; it
is not a test. It is
a relationship.
Spirituality is not
about competency;
it is about intimacy.
Spirituality is not
about perfection;
it is about
connection.”­
Mike Yaconelli

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G We redefine spirituality

“By attending Mass here, I recognized that God has chosen me.
He was calling me to become His child, and He wants me to have
a good life through gaining knowledge and serving those around
me.”­
Bowen (Aaron) Liu (P’14)

Diversity of humanity. Our belief is that spirituality is the foundation of making great men. The physical assets
of our campus define that. Our students walk along sidewalks that Pope John Paul II walked himself three
times in his lifetime. Our students learn about faith in buildings where actual saints once sat as students
themselves. Spiritual leadership is fostered throughout the campus in developing men who have gone on to
become spiritual leaders themselves including Adam Maida (class of1948), Cardinal and former head of
the Archdiocese of Detroit. St. Mary’s Prep students and faculty attend two full Catholic Masses a week.

As a Christian community, we provide our students with a

spiritual experience that will impact the rest of their lives. We
encourage students to find your spiritual self, using their faith
as a vehicle to enlightenment and personal growth. We
celebrate the spiritual diversity of our students, encourage an
individual’s beliefs and welcome religious cultures from around
the world. We share a campus with the prestigious SS.
Cyril and Methodius Seminary, and we are blessed with the
influence and support this institution has upon our ministry.

Our conviction is to develop young men that become great leaders. We understand the need for them to be
part of the community outside of campus. Students are required to participate in community service yearly,
and the organizations they involve themselves with are often reflective of their own personal passions and
cultures. Our faculty and families also become involved in community
service initiatives. We feel this act of mentoring our students is the
best way for them to understand the value of their involvement in
the community. Our very active Campus Ministry program works to
keep our students involved in a multitude of spiritual activities that
follow their individual interests. Students are often further blessed with
visits and Mass celebrations from prominent religious figures. These
include national and international Cardinals and Bishops.

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ATHLETICS

“What is learned
on the athletic field
is not forgotten, nor
are the lessons of
character that are
forged there ever
lost. Consider the
contributions in
the field of public
life, business,
law, medicine,
and the military of
those who actively
participated in
athletics.”
Robert Kennedy

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G We redefine athletics

“St Mary’s has been great to me. The brotherhood here is real
strong. It’s a great place to be for anyone that’s trying to succeed in
athletics.”­
Anthony Enechukwu (Class of 2020)

As an extension of our brotherhood, we look at athletics as an outlet for students from a wide variety of
cultures to help build their body, as well as their mind and soul. Blessed with a history of long-standing
athletic success, students are encouraged to participate in sports to both utilize their unique talents and to
share in the experience of serving as teammates. St. Mary’s Prep offers fourteen different sports, and at least
one sport each season is non-cut, giving all students an opportunity to participate.

Champions and mentors on and off the field, our coaches foster an environment encouraging our student
athletes to challenge themselves while inspiring others. Our world champion crew program - that has
participated in regattas on two continents - has produced Olympians, multiple Ivy League rowers, and
countless state champions. This
incredibly unique sport takes students
who have never participated in rowing
before and makes them Ivy League
athletes. Rowers train on Orchard
Lake, as our campus is nestled upon
its beautiful shoreline. Many of our
international students have become
significant members of this elite
program, as well as other sports.

Our athletic facilities are a few of the

jewels of our unique campus. Each and
every sport has practice and game
facilities on our campus. This provides
efficiency for our athletes and coaches,
and peace of mind for parents, as our
campus provides everything that our
student athletes need.

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REDEFINING
BROTHERHOOD

“We’ve translated
democracy and
brotherhood and
equality into
enterprise and
opportunity and
success.”
Susan Glaspell

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G We redefine brotherhood

“Dorm life is a family unto its own in the St. Mary’s community, and
it is by living with their St. Mary’s brothers day after day that these
young men learn the true meaning of brotherhood.”­
Father of Joe Carlini,Class of 2016

At St. Mary’s Prep, we want students to be part of a vision they identify with regardless of their background.
One that is a reflection of who they are and what they believe in. Through their relationships, young men
develop themselves into respectable Christian gentlemen, pillars of their society, community-minded men,
and loyal friends. Bringing individuality to every aspect of our campus, our students create their own
brotherhood that aligns with their unique cultures and a goal: to make a difference. A young man of St.
Mary’s is supportive, encouraging, and motivating. All are welcome into our brotherhood.

Our students reflect a sense of respect for

themselves, their peers, the environment
of our campus, and, collectively, they do
extraordinary things. We educate students
from across America and the world.
Each one steps on campus with his
own hopes for a successful high school
experience, an experience that is
impossible to have without the motivation

and support
of one
another.
Our vibrant
atmosphere
brings our
brotherhood
closer to

God.

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REDEFINING
STUDENT CULTURE

“The right to a
quality education
is, I believe, the
perfect path to
bridge the gap
between different
cultures and to
reconcile various
civilizations.
Without such a
right, the values
of liberty, justice
and equality will
have no meaning.
Ignorance is by
far the biggest
danger and threat
to humankind.” ”
Moza bint Nasser

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G We redefine student culture

“You have a wide source of cultural richness in the dorms; there are
Polish, Chinese, Canadian, Mexican (me), and Americans, and
from here, I’ve widened my cultural view.”­
Renzo Garza Motta (Class of 2017)

Orchard Lake St. Mary’s is not new to being an international institution. Since 1885 our preparatory
school has been a leader in educating students from around the world. Our history has included students
from over 30 countries, including a variety of cultures and backgrounds. St. Mary’s Prep is a Michigan
based boarding school situated in a location that perpetuates learning in a serene location. Our
campus features a 5-square mile lake as well as a 125 acre campus with historic
architecture. Southeast Michigan is considered one of the more diverse areas of the
United States and Orchard Lake St. Mary’s is reflective of this. This one-of-a-kind
experience allows students to enter college with an on-campus living experience.
Students are able to build study habits necessary to be successful in any educational
institution. Boarding also gives students a thorough multi-cultural experience, with a
host of international students residing in the dormitories. The honorable experience
of being a boarding student at St. Mary’s Prep invites our
students to live in a communal setting at the high school
level. Our collegiate campus setting and schedule further
prepares students for post-secondary institutions.

St. Mary’s thrives upon students who are interested and

gifted in the arts and encourages students to express
themselves through a series of classes as well as campus
organizations. Our campus and educational opportunities
include a humanities philosophy that stimulates students
to have their international traditions reflect in their work. One notable alumnus, Calvin O’Neal Jr., Class
of 2008, won an Oscar for the film, “The Fantastic Flying Books for Mr. Morris Lessmore.” Our world
renowned symphonic band has global experience, playing with well known European orchestras. Our

on campus Polish art gallery influences our artistic students through a variety of famous pieces. Family
involvement is another strength behind St. Mary’s Prep. A mandatory Parent Involvement Program
(PIP) is an integral part of ensuring student success on a variety of levels. Our students are
extensions of their families, and family involvement is crucial to the fiber of our campus.

S T . M A R Y ’ S
 A setting that promotes
knowledge, self
expression and serenity
St. Mary’s is located 45 minutes northwest of
Detroit, Michigan in the heart of Oakland County.

Our location puts us in the center of thriving

technology, historic museums and a unique
cultural community. We are also located within a
short commute to the University of Michigan and
Michigan State Universities, both highly ranked for
their academics and cultural diversity.

The environment of our 125 acre location includes

historic buildings, museums, athletic facilities and
places for spiritual reflection. Our campus is on the
shores of Orchard Lake, adding to the peaceful
setting.

1 Our Lady of Lourdes Grotto 13a Seminary & College Academic Center (CAC) 23 St. Mary’s Athletic Complex (SMAC)
2 Adam Cardinal Maida Alumni Library 13b Commerce Road Parking 23a Ice Arena
2a St. Mary’s Campus Bookstore 14 Shrine Chapel of Our Lady of Orchard Lake 23b Banquet Center
2b Library Parking 15 Dining Halls 23c Dombrowski Fieldhouse
3 St. Mary’s Preparatory 16a St. Albertus Hall 24 Frank T. & Mary C. Padzieski Science Center
5 Fr. John Rakoczy Gymnasium "Old Gym" 16b St. Maximillian Kolbe Hall (Preparatory Residence) 25 Lacrosse & Soccer Fields
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5a Maintenance Office 17 Visitors Parking 26 Freshmen Baseball Field
6 Castle (Walnut Room) 18 Visitors Parking 27 Football Practice Field
7 Orchard Lake Schools Administration 19 Visitors Parking 28 St. Mary’s Preparatory Admissions
8 Galeria 20 Athletic Complex Parking 29 Campus Quad
9 Ark (Polish Museums) 21 Msgr. Stanley E. Milewski Football Field & Alumni Track
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SS. Cyril & Methodius Seminary Ann Arbor
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3535 Commerce Rd., Ochard Lake, Michigan 48324
WWW.ORCHARDLAKESCHOOLS.COM
(248) 682 - 1885

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S T . M A R Y ’ S
 St. Mary’s Preparatory

Established 1885

Part of the Orchard Lake Schools

A Prestigious Center of Catholic Formation,

Academic Excellence, and Championship Athletics

3535 Commerce Road

Orchard Lake, Michigan 48324
www.stmarysprep.com

Mirko Vukelic
Dean of International Students &
Director of International Admission

Office - 248-683-0517

Cell - 248-431-1697

Fax - 248-783-6725

mvukelic@stmarysprep.com