Luz del Rosario, Chair of the Board, Mississauga Wards 6, 11
Thomas Thomas Vice-Chair of Board, Mississauga Ward 5
Paula Dametto-Giovannozzi Trustee, Dufferin and Caledon
Marianne Mazzorato, Director of Education
Daniel Del Bianco, Associate Director, Corporate Services
Max Vecchiarino, Associate Director, Instructional Services
Julie Cherepacha, Executive Superintendent of Finance, CFO & Treasurer
Adrian Scigliano, Superintendent of Education, Brampton North/Caledon/Dufferin
Angelo Minardi, Chaplaincy Leader
Michael Brunetto, Catholic School Council Co-Chair
Gabriella DiPietrantonio, Catholic School Council Co-Chair
Josie Lorenzon, Principal
Catherine Lindsay, Vice-Principal
Riccardo Scalzo, Vice-Principal
Stephanie Abidogun, Valedictorian
Jennifer Gouveia, Master of Ceremonies
Annette Groves, Mayor, Town of Caledon
Sylvia Jones, MPP Dufferin and Caledon
Estela Vasquez Merino, Student Senate
ACADEMIC&SUPPORTSTAFF
Abarons, Chris
Abate, Natasha
Adiuku, Thompson
Amaral, Sefra
Andrisani, Maria-Grace Autieri, Carm Baldini, Jessica Barbieri, Maria Bazhenov, Olivia Benedet, Kelly Capone, Maria Cataldo, Joanna Campuzano, Jimmy Celio, Sonia Cerone, Jennifer Cheeseman, Pam Ciccodemarco, Lidia Clarke, Anita Coletti, Teresa
Cordeiro, Zita
Corriero, Grace
Cuffaro, Marina
D’Ambrosio, Rosalee DeFaria, Laura*
Della Mea, Jennifer * Diaz, Cristina
Dragonetti, Frank Duchich, Mark
Durigon, Chris
EliseoMaltese, Vanessa Engson, Gerard
Eusebio, Ron Falvo, Lina Firth, Greg * Fisher, Gaye Francisco, Maria Fontaine, Andrew Fuschino, Sandra Galloro, Melina Galvao, Nicole Giancola, Maya Gouveia, Jennifer * Grzesiuk, Magda Ho, Stephanie
Iozzo, Allegra Kilic, Alen Kiss, Nora Lago-Byrne, Natalia Leggo, Lisa
Lettieri, Daniela
Lindsay, Catherine
LoMonaco, Riccardo Lorenzon, Josie Marconi, Paola
Marra, Luca
Martell, Tanya
Marsili, Catia Mazza-DiBratto, Saveria
McLean,Michael Melia-Villani, Laura * Migliaccio, Anna Maria Minardi, Angelo** Molle, Carlo Montagnese, Amanda Moreira, Jennifer Muszynska, Olivia Murphy, Corrine Nahirniak, Kristy Onyige, Veronica Papayanakis, Peter Pappas, Nicole Patterson, Lucy * Perillo, Domenico Petrovic, Tom Poropat, Kristina* Power, Chenez Pupo, Michael Radenovic, Lisa Raposo, Sean Rosa, Tony Salerno, Vanessa Sampson, Beverley Scalzo, Riccardo Schrei Raposo, Andrea* Secko-Marschall, Julie Sicoli, Sandy* Silva, Michael
Silvera, Richard Stavrinou, Nick Taylor, Teresa Thompson, Charlene Thomson, Len Troiani, Peter Van Ryzewyk, Lynne Virgilio, Josie Warner, Maeghan Wessler, Sally Zarpellon, Angelina Zerafa, Johanna Ziemba, Linda
*Department Head
** Chaplaincy Leader
DEPARTMENTAL GRADUATION AWARDS
Departmental Awards
These awards weredistributedat the Graduation Mass on Wednesday, June 4th, 2025
The Excellence in Science Award – Lisa Vu
Presented to a science student who has demonstrated excellence in at least two areas of science, Biology, Chemistry or Physics, and is pursuing a science-related program at the post-secondary level. This student has demonstrated passion, commitment, and dedication throughout high school.
The Excellence in Mathematics Award – Analisa Ariganello
Presented to a student who has demonstrated a commitment to mathematics, successfully completing multiple senior level mathematics courses. This student values the importance of mathematics in everyday applications and participated in the Euclid Math Contest
The Excellence in Business Award – Simona Sardella
Presented to a student who has a keen interest in the world of business both inside and outside of the classroom This student demonstrates strong academic success in business classes andappreciates the importance and scope of business in society.
The Excellence in English Award – Athena Salassidis
Presented to a student who has demonstrated excellence and aptitude in studies in English. This candidate has taken two Grade 12 English courses and demonstrates a command of the study of English Literature and possesses excellent written and oral communication skills.
The Excellence in Moderns Award – Sofia Genovese
Presented to a student who has demonstrated commitment and excellence in Modern Languages. This student exudes a true love, passion, and appreciation for the French language and for its culture.
The Excellence in Theology Award – Emma Franco
Presented to a student who has achieved a high academic average in a senior level Theology course and is a role model who makes a positive contribution to the St. Michael community.
DEPARTMENTAL GRADUATION AWARDS
The Excellence in the Arts Award – Visual Arts: Melissa Aiello; Dance: Daniella Villani; Music: Gabriella Minici
Presented to three students who have demonstrated commitment and excellence in the arts and have successfully completed multiple senior arts credits. These students are advocates for the arts in the school and local community
The Excellence in Technological Studies – Alessandro Caputi
Presented to a student who has demonstrated commitment and excellence in Technological Education and has successfully completed multiple Technological Education credits This individual demonstrates leadership in the school community, involvement in extracurricular activities, and a high degree of skill with regards to industry standard practice.
The Excellence in Co-Operative Education – Marcello Monaco
Presented to a student who has demonstrated success in an experiential learning environment. This student represents St. Michael in the community and has actively pursued pathways for employment and has further extended their training in their chosen industry The recipient intends to pursue apprenticeship or the workplace as their first destination following graduation.
The Excellence in Physical Education Award –Ethan Drummond
Presented to a student who has demonstrated a commitment to health and physical education. This candidate is a positive ambassador for the St. Michael community, display good sportsmanship and model gospel valueson and off the playing field.
The Excellence in Social Science – Jacob Hamilton
Presented to a student who has demonstrated commitment and excellence in Social Science and Humanities and plans to pursue further his studies in this subject area in university.
The Commitment to Learning Award – Michaela Paterson
Presented to a student who has demonstrated perseverance, dedication, effort, and accomplishments in the pursuit of academic and personal goals
AWARDS OF DISTINCTION
The Student Catholic Leadership Award – Stephanie Abidogun
This award is presented on behalf of the Board of Trustees of the Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board, to a student who exemplifies Catholic values and strives to achieve moral, intellectual and spiritual development. This student demonstrates outstanding qualities in leadership, commitment, responsibility and achievement in school, community, parish, and home This student demonstrates a willingness to serve others and the ability to work cooperatively with peers
Excellence in RAISE Award - in Honor of Adrianna McCauley –Alexander Giovinazzo
Presented to a student who has shown leadership, perseverance, enthusiasm, and growth, both socially and emotionally They have made a positive contribution to the St Michael Community.
Excellence in Hospitality Award - in Honor of Adrianna McCauley –Jessica Kubas
Presented to a student who demonstrates a passion for the art of Hospitality and a passion for serving excellence This student displays a genuine desire to make a positive impact in the industry and has earned a red seal in our Specialist High Skills Major program.
The Catholic Education Foundation of Ontario Catholic Student Award –David Pawlowski
Presented to a student for their service to school, church, and community through good scholarship, involvement in school or community activities, and conduct which typifies the objectives of the Catholic school
The St. Michael Catholic School Council Award – Jacob Pawlowski
Presented to a student who exemplifies Gospel values through both daily interactions and extra-curricular involvement. They demonstrate a dedication to the St. Michael community and enthusiastically participates in school events.
The Bicentennial Award is sponsored by the Town of Caledon – Jacob Hamilton
Presented to a student who has demonstrated excellence in various areas of study and plans to continue their academic pursuits in post-secondary education
St. Michael Thunderstruck Award – Estela Vasquez Merino
Presented to a student who uses their gifts and talents to participate in all aspects of school life. This student has shown the spirit of leadership and pride in the St. Michael School Community
The Rotary Club of Caledon Memorial Award – Elizabeth Tamburello
Presented to a student who has demonstrated a commitment to academic achievement and is involved in a variety of school activities. This student plans to pursue their studies at the post-secondary level.
The Caledon Chamber of Commerce Award sponsored by Verdi Alliance –Alessia Serrano
Presented to a student who has demonstrated exemplary passion for Business and who has made a significant contribution to the community.
AWARDS OF DISTINCTION
The Saint Oscar Romero Award sponsored by the Ontario English Catholic Teachers Association – Sarableen Kaur
Presented to a student who promotes social justice, challenges the status quo for improving the human condition, and demonstrates conviction through action. This student promotes community involvement by increasing awareness of social justice issues.
The Ed King Memorial Award sponsored by Dufferin Peel Catholic District School Board – Gabriella Minici
This award honours the memory of Ed King, a former principal of Dufferin-Peel. This award is presented to a graduating student who has been actively involved in the school and community, especially in the areas that reflect our Catholic faith and concern for others.
The Thomas J. Reilly Scholarship sponsored by Dufferin Peel Catholic District School Board – Megan Thomson
This scholarship was established in recognition of the contribution of Tom Reilly as Director of Education upon his retirement in 1995. This award is presented annually in every secondary school to a graduating student who has demonstrated excellence in the study of French.
The Principal’s Award – Martina D’Orazio
Presented to a student who has been instrumental in promoting positivity and a genuine love for their community. This student shares their gifts and talents and participates in all aspects of school life.
The Lieutenant Governor’s Community Volunteer Award for Students –Mariangela Vitale
Presented to a student who not only completed the required number of volunteer hours to graduate, but who went above and beyond, demonstrating outstanding contributions and volunteer involvement in the community.
The Fr. Henk van den Berg Scholarship Award sponsored by The Knights of Columbus of Holy Family Parish – Cecelia Filippelli
Presented to a student who is committed to high academic achievement, demonstrates outstanding leadership qualities, and has made significant volunteer contributions to the community.
The Governor General Academic Medal is sponsored by the Governor General of Canada – Olivia Sudol
Presented to the student who has achieved the highest average upon graduation from a secondary school. The average includes all grade 11 and grade 12 courses, as listed on the student’s official transcript
Abbinante, Leonardo
Abidogun, Stephanie
Adamo, Dante
Aiello, Melissa
Altobello, Milena
Amendola, Alayna
Amodeo, Vanessa
Arauz, Fiorella
Argyropoulos, Cristina
Ariganello, Analisa
Arsenault, Gabriel
Aversa, Luca
Avila, Julianne
Barbieri, Bianca
Barbieri, Vincent
Beck, Rylee
Becker, Lily
Binette, Ethan
Borsellino, Luca
Botelho, Selena
Bracaglia, Luca
Bressette, Sophia
Brooke, Kayleigh
Burrell, Jake
Caetano, Alessia
Caietta, Lilyana
Caputi, Alessandro
Caruano, Marco
Castellan, Ryan
CLASS OF 2025
Cavaliere, Andrea
Cetin, Reyyan
Cheung, Sophia
Chiaravalloti, Lucas
Christenson, Nicholas
Ciampa, Gianluca
Ciavoliello, Christina
Clark, William
Clemenzi, Michael
Coloccia, Rosina
Colucci, Sofia
Contino, Ava
Cota, Tatiana
Cuzzaniti, Gabriel
Da Costa, Madison
D'Alfonsi, Ciara
Daniele, Alyssa
De Luca-Astorri, Serena
De Sousa, Tiago
DeCiantis, Sabrina
Di Giulio, Angelina
Di Pronio, Catarina
Diaz, Benjamin
Didiano, Sienna
DiGirolamo, Erica
Dobranski, Sierra
Domanico, Joshua
D'Orazio, Martina
Dos Santos, Anthony
*SHSM Red Seal Diploma
CLASS OF 2025
Drumond, Dante
Drumond, Ethan
Duguay, Tabitha
Duncan, Abigail
Elmasri-Obeid, Noah
Emad, Ziad
Farne, Precious
Ferlisi, Alessandra
Filice, Layla
Filippelli, Cecilia
Fiore, Sabastian
Fiorucci, Daniel
Foschia, Dylan
Franco, Emma
Fruci, Natasha
Fuentes, Adrian
Fuentes, Xavier
Furgiuele, Erica
Furlano, Tomasso
Galli, Victoria
Galluccio, Nicolas
Genovese, Sofia
Gervasio, Sara
Gianforcaro, Sabrina
Giannantonio, Francesco
Giovinazzo, Alexander
Giusti, Erica
Gonsalves, Dray
Graniero, Nicholas
Guardi, Adriana
Hamilton, Jacob
Harm, Ryan
Herd, Victor
Herbst, Aleksandra
Hinds-Douglas, Joseph
Hughes, Nathan
Hume, Kieran
Ilari, Vincenzo
Ilijasic, Samantha
Kaur, Sarableen
Kaya, Welat
Keraj, Kejsi
Kirkland, Alyssa
Kubas, Jacob
Kubas, Jessica
Legere, Teto
Lentini, Victoria
Lepiane, Sabrina
Levesque, Abby
Libralato, Berk
Lima, Daniela
Linossi, Mikayla
London, Malachi
Louro, Elissa
Magliaro, Eric
Mainolfi, Marco
Maio, Ava
Manias, Amanda
*SHSM Red Seal Diploma
CLASS OF 2025
Marcelli, Giuliano
Masella, Vanessa
Mastrogiacomo, Liliana
Mazzuca, Anthony
McAllister, Brooklyn
McCracken, Brooke-Lynn
McEvoy, Emma
Meglio, Dante
Menonna, Dante
Mensah, Tony
Minchella, Ethan
Minchella, Michael
Minici, Gabriella
Molinaro, Veronica
Monaco, Marcello
Mora, Mia
Moretti, Daniel
Morra, Olivia
Morris, Joshua
Morrison, Natasha
Mossini, Noah
Multani, Sukhraj
Naccarato, Nicholas
Napoleoni, Daniel
Narcisi, Elizabeth
Nassar, Macie
Nigro, Gianluca
Osei, Nazarina
Ottaviano, Ethan
Paolillo, Jason
Passarelli, Laila
Paterson, Michaela
Pawlowski, David
Pawlowski, Jacob
Pennacchio, Jesse
Pereira, Tiago
Piatti, Joseph
Pilotti, Marcus
Pineau, Emma
Piotti, Joshua
Pires, Jaden
Pires, Nathan
Pitre, Alex
Piza, Gianna
Plati-Virasami, Christian
Polujanski, Natalia
Polus, Miranda
Prasad, Kyle
Prezzano, Marcello
Quintieri, Eva
Racanelli, Sarah
Radulescu, Luca
Ricci, Ava
Rizzi, Massimo
Rizzo, Jessica
Rodrigues, Johnmichael
Rossiello, Nicholas
*SHSM Red Seal Diploma
Ruhland, Joshua
Salassidis, Athena
Sammarco, Cristian
Sampogna, RJ
Sardella, Simona
Savage, Emily
Savvaidis, Daniela
Scarfo, Michael
Seager, Michael
Serrano, Alessia
Simone, Tia
Simonetta, Julia
Sinopoli, Madison
Siragusa, Anna
Slaney, Olivia
Solimena, Nicholas
Sperandio, Isabella
Spizzirri, Mia
Sudol, Olivia
Sweeney, Colin
Sweeney, Kailey
Sydiaha, Christopher
Tamburello, Elizabeth
Tanel, Nicolas
Tassone, Angelina
Tassone, Ariana
CLASS OF 2025
Tedesco, Iliana
Tetzlaff, Jaden
Thomas, Ayden
Thomas, Ethan Thompson, O'Neil
Thomson, Megan
Troiola, Gabriele
Tullio, Elizabeth
Vanstone, Lucas
Vanstone, Makaela
Vasquez Merino, Estela
Vassallo, Sarah
Vella, Milena
Vena, Dante
Vespier, Stefania
Villani, Daniela
Visco, Gianluca
Visentin, Nathan
Vitale, Mariangela
Vu, Lisa
Wilkhoo, Kareen
Wilson, Prestly
Wojcik, Mark
Wray, De Jaunay
Youkhanna, Vera
*SHSM Red Seal Diploma
ST. MICHAEL C.S.S. PRAYER
Saint Michael the Archangel,
Defend us in our daily struggle to make wise decisions. Protect us from the temptation to hurt others, neglect ourselves, and deny our God.
Stand by each member of this community as we grow in faith, discover our identity and develop our God given gifts. Grant us the courage to face our challenges, learn from our mistakes, celebrate our successes, and to reach our fullest potential. Guide us in our journey “to be with God”
