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One other note on this.... I went to a top-notch Catholic high school that prided itself highly on how many of the graduates went to top universitities. Although a religious institution, there was never, ever, any consideration about how the college would affect my faith or my moral outlook.

So the high schools, especially the religious ones, need to take a hard look at their own priorities. If my old high school seriously wants to place faith, not money and prestige as its top priority, it needs to be willing to stop recommending students to the Ivy League.

BTW, I can't excuse my actions because of my high school. Like everyone, I set my own priorities. And, like many of us, I've found how shallow those priorities can be without the Lord, my family, and my country at the forefront.

BTW, I can't excuse my actions because of my high school. Like everyone, I set my own priorities.

Joe, this is a great start. It's fulfills the first of 3 steps in the process of turning things around.

1. Taking responsibility for your past.
2. Taking responsibility for your present.
3. Taking responsibility for your future.

May the Lord richly bless you on your grand adventure!