Erby Mitchell ‘98

Saint Joseph’s provided a strong foundation and opportunities—Erby did the rest.

When Erby made the move from Brooklyn to Standish as a first year student in 1994 he didn’t quite know what to expect. What he got was more than an education.

“Attending Saint Joseph’s was a powerful experience for me, allowing me to discover my intellectual potential as well as to think critically about issues that mattered most to me. My experience at the College was only possible because of its supportive community; coaches, faculty, and staff, all of whom assisted in my transition from New York City to Maine.”

Now Director of Multicultural Recruitment at Bowdoin College, in the fall of 2005 he will enter a master’s degree program at the Harvard Graduate School of Education.

Despite his impressive accomplishments, Erby is quick to point out that he had help along the way, “I am grateful to the College for its generosity, and I look forward to returning the favor to the generations of students who will attend Saint Joe’s, with hopes that they too will be transformed by the people of this great community.”