TORI MACAROCO, ‘10
Tori (Borges) Macaroco was the first of her family to attend Saint Michael School, and attended from kindergarten through eighth grade. During her attendance, she played a large roll in the student government both as the student body Vice President and President. While she was in the Student Government, she implemented middle school dances and even expanded the guest list to local Catholic schools. Aside from the Student Government, Tori was apart of all extracurriculars Saint Michael School had to offer. This included: Honor Society, Portuguese Club, Flag Twirling, Cheerleading, Basketball and Futsal. Tori along with her teammates acquired multiply championship trophies for both basketball and futsal!
After she graduated in 2010, she attended BMC Durfee High School where she thrived as a Varsity Student Athlete for Soccer, Basketball and Softball and was ranked top 200 out of 980 students when she graduated in 2014.
In 2021 she opened up her very first brick and mortar business where she preforms self care services including brows, lashes and facials. But that is not all. Tori is anticipating to begin offering hair services in late 2024. once she completes her 1.000 program. “I am so grateful my parents made sacrifices to send me to Saint Michael’s School because I believe that my Catholic education created the perfect foundation that now aids in my daily life. I was taught discipline, dedication, and compassion. In addition to those three, my most prized lesson that Saint Michael School taught me was the power of prayer and that with God by our side anything is possible.”
In addition to attending Saint Michael’s School, Tori along side with her family have been parishioners of Saint Michael’s Church since they immigrated here from São Miguel, Azores where they have participated in numerous Domingas, the Romeiros, and parish dinners. “To me, the education that Saint Michael’s provides goes far beyond the surface. Their connection to the church and the community that surrounds it is my favorite part because it connects Catholicism and culture. Two things I cherish the most. I always looked forward to Wednesday mass because I knew my Avó (grandmother) was in a church pew waiting for me to pass her and wave. But most importantly, it helped keep me grounded and connect to my Portuguese roots through tradition. It’s for these reasons, and so many more, that I look forward to sending both of my children to Saint Michael’s School in the future”.