Taylor Hess: Aiming for the Sky

Rachel (Vasilko) Heckman ‘13 | 06/18/2026
Taylor Hess is reaching for the sky—literally and creatively. As an aspiring pilot and fiction writer, she’s pursuing her aviation goals while continuing to grow as a storyteller. From flight training through Nulton Aviation to working on her own fantasy novel, Taylor is creating a future that combines passion, purpose, and possibility at Saint Francis University.

Tesla Dream Job for Engineering Graduate

Rachel (Vasilko) Heckman ‘13 | 06/08/2026
Ever since he was in middle school, Jacob Garrity had his sights set on a career at Tesla. His growing interest in robotics and the company’s image as an industry leader drew him in and ignited a spark. Now, less than six months after his graduation from Saint Francis, Jacob is living out his biggest dream.