A high school president shares lessons from year 1

Beyond The Beacon

Beyond The Beacon
A high school president shares lessons from year 1
Aug 28, 2025 Season 1 Episode 95
Diocese Of Paterson

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Brian Vohden is going into his second year as president of Morris Catholic High School. On this episode, he shares with Bishop Kevin J. Sweeney and Jai Agnish what his first year was like and what he's looking forward to as a new school year begins. 

Vohden attended Catholic School in the diocese and worked at Pope John XXIII Regional High School and the Catholic Academy of Sussex County for 19 years, serving in both teaching and administrative roles. 

Morris Catholic High School is a faith-based, college-prep high school where students are known by name, challenged academically, and formed as leaders for life. The school is rooted in Catholic values and welcomes families of all backgrounds who want a school that forms the whole person: mind, heart, and spirit.

Show notes:
https://www.morriscatholic.org
https://insidethewalls.org/njmarchforlife
https://insidethewalls.org/coffee-with-kupke-live-recording

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Produced by Jai Agnish and Bishop Kevin Sweeney for the Diocese of Paterson. Engineered by Jai Agnish. Edited and theme song by Jai Agnish. Illustrations by Dennis Dalelio.

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