From St. Helena-Incarnation To Yale University: An Alum’s Journey

In this episode of Strong Minds Loving Hearts, Principal Nick Huck sits down with St. Helena-Incarnation Catholic School alumnus, Jason Jiang, to reflect on his journey from the classrooms of St. Helena to LaSalle College High School and now to Yale University on a full QuestBridge scholarship.Jason shares how the supportive teachers and close-knit community at St. Helena-Incarnation shaped his confidence, curiosity, and commitment to growth. He talks about navigating high school, discovering passions like debate and music, and taking on the challenge of completing his college applications as a first-generation student.Alongside Principal Huck, Jason reflects on the importance of community, resilience, and saying “yes” to opportunities—offering advice for current students who are preparing for their next steps.What You’ll Hear in This Episode:Jason’s path from St. Helena-Incarnation to LaSalle and YaleHow St. Helena-Incarnation prepared him academically and personallyThe role of supportive teachers and community in his successBehind-the-scenes of earning the QuestBridge scholarshipAdvice for current and future St. Helena-Incarnation students