Neumann-Goretti merger

"I think it’s good. They’ve been talking about it for years, so it’s about time."

John Russo,
1100 block Mercy Street

"I think it’s a good idea — they should be coed to at least keep one of them open."

Richard Cassetti,
2100 block S. Rosewood Street

"I feel like it’s for the better. They are both good schools with good students. I think it’s going to work."

Rose Conetta,
2000 block S. Juniper Street

"It will be a lot for the kids to get used to. I don’t think they will be able to keep the kids disciplined at first until they get acclimated."

Andrea Cicalese,
Mildred and Shunk streets

"Money issues have necessitated the merger, which is good. I also feel it will break the barrier of males and females being separated, which will help social interaction."

George Manzoni,
12th and Jackson streets

Photos by Jules Vuotto