SPECIAL AWARDS FOR THE CLASS OF 2016 The ceremonies of Graduation Weekend brought a number of special awards for the Class of 2016. Here are the major presentations made at Baccalaureate and Commencement.
Charlie Green Service Scholarship JACK ABRAMS
Elmore Lampe Bright Future Scholarship NICK RENFROE
Perfect Attendance Award BRENT CAMPBELL ANDREA DELEON LARISSA EMAMALIE
Excellence In The Arts Award For Women/Men Women: JULIA FENNELL Men: MICHAEL BOTTEI Excellence In English Award MATTHEW CANONICO
Excellence In World Languages & Cultures Award LOREN LEGASPI
Excellence In The Sciences Award PETER CONNOR
Excellence In The Social Sciences Award CONNOR SLOAN
Sister Mary John Math Award MATTHEW CANONICO
Scholar Athlete Award For Women/Men WOMEN: OLIVIA ROLICK MEN: KIRBY SIMPSON
Monsignor Albert A. Siener Memorial Award ELIZABETH HOOTS
Bishop Alphonse J. Smith Award PATRICK COLE
General Excellence Award For Women/Men Women: JESSICA DIAZ Men: MICHAEL BOTTEI
MEET THE 2016 SALUTATORIAN Father Ryan has many legacies, students who follow in the footsteps of their parents, but our 2016 Salutatorian, Connor Sloan, took it one step further. Not only did he follow his mom to Father Ryan, he became Field Commander of the Father Ryan Irish Guard Marching Band, 31 years after she held the same title. His talents on and off the marching field and in and out of the classroom make him one of the Class of 2016’s most talented and active members. He will be attending the University of Notre Dame, where he was accepted as an early-decision applicant after being impressed with the Catholic university’s traditions, academics and sense of community on his two campus visits. Connor, who said his AP Physics class was one of his most memorable at Father Ryan, plans to earn a dual degree in South Bend with a bachelor’s in engineering and a master’s of business administration. A parishioner at St. Matthew Church and a graduate of St. Matthew School, Connor earned many accolades at Father Ryan. He took nine AP courses and held a weighted GPA of 4.9709. He is a National Merit Finalist, placing him among the top high school students nationwide. He made the President’s List and the Academic Dean’s list every quarter of his high school career, winning the Academic Dean’s award four times. He is a member of Father Ryan’s National Honor Society, Cum Laude Society, Father Black Society, Mu Alpha Theta Society, National Spanish Honor Society and Cardinal Newman Association. Connor is also active in the Multicultural Student Union, Spanish Club and the varsity Soccer team. He is an avid volunteer at St. Matthew’s, where he serves as an assistant at its Summer Vacation Bible School and as a coach for the 5th/6th grade boys basketball team. But, it is with the Father Ryan band program where he felt the strongest sense of belonging. Connor joined the Marching Band his freshman year and had the privilege of marching in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. He says it was leading the high brass section to the WGI Winds World Championship that was the highlight of his band experience, taking great pride in winning the championship for Father Ryan, building up the band program’s reputation and leaving “a legacy.” Connor has left quite a legacy these four years. Congratulations and good luck in South Bend! 15