An Alumnus Gives Back as a Mentor
A former student returns to JB to mentor the next generation — and finds the experience just as transformative.
When Marcus graduated from Julie Billiart, he promised himself he’d come back one day. This year he made good on that promise, returning as a volunteer mentor for current students.
“I remember exactly what it felt like to sit in those chairs,” he says. “If I can show one kid that it gets better, that’s worth everything.”
The students aren’t the only ones who benefit. “Coming back reminded me how far I’ve come,” Marcus says. “This place changed my life. Now I get to be part of changing someone else’s.”