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Providing students of modest economic means with a college preparatory education aimed at helping young men and women develop the habits of mind and spirit that will enable them to be successful in college, in their careers, and in life.

Providing meaningful opportunities for professionals to interact with and mentor students while making a difference in their lives. Over 100 Cleveland-area businesses, firms, and non-profits have partnered with Saint Martin.

Saint Martin invites students into our school community who are committed to academic, spiritual, social, emotional, and physical growth. During the admissions process, Saint Martin reviews academic, disciplinary, and attendance records, as well as teacher recommendations.

While we are serious about preparing students for college and career success, we also believe that school should be fun! Caring for the whole student, we believe that involvement in extracurriculars is essential to continuing to form talented, well-rounded, and interesting individuals.

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Saint Martin de Porres High School Graduate returns to Cleveland to begin her dream career.

Mercedes

2008

9th Grade: Mercedes enrolls at Saint Martin, but has difficulty acclimating to the school culture at first. She later recalls that she frequently found herself in the Principal’s office during this time.


2009

10th Grade: After a behavioral infraction, Mercedes and her parents meet with the Principal and she realizes that she needs to change her behavior in order to remain at Saint Martin. This meeting is a turning point for Mercedes.


2010

11th Grade: Mercedes’ co-workers at her CWS job make it possible for her to attend a pre-college summer program at Cornell University. This experience allows Mercedes to realize her passion for hospitality management.


2011

Senior Year: Mercedes researches sustainable restaurants and locally-sourced food for her senior capstone project. She graduates from Saint Martin and directly enrolls at Penn State.


2014

When she is home in Cleveland on a break from school, Mercedes begins an internship at Hyatt Regency Cleveland at the Arcade.


2016

Mercedes is awarded a micro-grant from Saint Martin de Porres High School in recognition of her persistence in college and to help her "cross the finish line." Mercedes earns her Bachelor of Science in Hotel, Restaurant and Institutional Management from Penn State.


2017

Mercedes completed the Operations Corporate Management Trainee Program at Hyatt Regency Cleveland at the Arcade and now serves as the Assistant Operations Manager. She has offered to mentor younger Saint Martin students. She is "transforming urban Cleveland one student at a time."

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