May 2019 The oldest CAI award, the Jack Henderson Medal dating from 1994, is awarded to the student having the best overall mark in any one of the classical subjects (Latin, Greek, or Classical Studies) at Junior Certificate. The Centennial Medal, first awarded in 2008 and named in commemoration of the centenary of the Association, is awarded to the student who achieves the best overall mark in any one of the classical subjects at Leaving Certificate. The ‘President’s Awards’ medals were instituted in 2017 for students who are awarded the highest marks in the remaining classical subjects in Junior and Leaving Certificate. The 2018 Jack Henderson Medal was awarded to Alexey Gorelov of Stratford College (Ms Patricia Gordon, School Principal), whose teacher was Ms Delia Donohoe. Alexey attained the overall highest mark of Junior Certificate Classical subjects for Classical Studies. The 2018 Centennial Medal was awarded to Michael McNulty of Gonzaga College, Dublin (Mr Damon McCaul, School Principal), whose teacher was Ms Aryn Penn. Michael attained the overall highest mark of Leaving Certificate Classical subjects for Latin. Michael McNulty was also awarded a President’s Medal for attaining the highest place in Ancient Greek. His teacher was Mr Daniel O’Connor. A President’s Medal was awarded to Mark Fahy, Gonzaga College (Mr Damon McCaul, School Principal), whose teacher was Ms Aryn Penn. Mark attained the highest mark in the Junior Certificate in Ancient Greek. President’s Medals for the highest mark in the Leaving Certificate in Classical Studies were awarded jointly to: Ailbhe Herity of St Andrew’s College (Ms Joan Kirby, School Principal), whose teacher was Ms Gina Mockler; and Sionna Hurley-O’Kelly of Holy Faith Secondary School (Ms Deirdre Gogarty, School Principal), whose teacher was Mr Ian Maguire. President’s Medals for the highest mark in the Junior Certificate in Latin were awarded jointly to: Matthew Gibney of Blackrock College (Mr Alan McGinty, School Principal), whose teacher was Ms Sara Henchy; and Louis Killalea of Belvedere College (Mr Gerry Foley, School Principal), whose teacher was Mr Paul Bermingham.
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Alexey Gorelov, recipient of the 2018 Jack Henderson Medal, with Mr Seaver and his teacher Ms Delia Donohoe (Stratford College).
The 2018 Centennial Medal, as well as a President’s Medal for the highest mark in Ancient Greek, was presented by Mr Seaver to Michael McNulty (Gonzaga College). Michael received the Jack Henderson Medal in 2015. The meeting concluded with a very enjoyable reception in the Staff Common Room. Our congratulations are due to the students, teachers and parents for their achievements and whose presence helped to make the evening such a success. Congratulations also to the organisers of the event whose hard work ensured that everything went smoothly on the night. Gratias maximas agimus! Catherine Ware 3