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Commencement Weekend High School commencements are always full of accomplishment and the promise of bright futures. The 2015 Commencement Exercises at Saint Mary’s High School added lots of selfies to that traditional list. The class was full of friendship and spirit, and like most in their generation, they were anxious to capture
Anthony will attend Fordham University with Jogues and Army ROTC scholarships. Anthony was also awarded the Brother Michael Driscoll Award.
cultures around the world in a contained environment. All ethnicities had an interest in building friendships.” Taylor also recognized with sincere gratitude that he “will never have to struggle” the way his father did when he first came to America. “Up until now, our education has been a gift to us.”
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He encouraged his classmates to assume The Class of 2015 began the responsibilities their Commencement associated with the festivities with a freedom and power Baccalaureate Mass in that lies ahead the Church of St. Mary. Taylor will attend The Class gathered to Swarthmore College give thanks for all they on a scholarship. He A proud Norona family moment as Katie '15 joins her brother Kevin '11 as St. Mary's alumni. had received over the was also the recipient past four years and to of the Award for ask God to bless their future endeavors. 138 graduates participated in General Excellence, and the English and Anthony Bosko offered the Senior Commencement Exercises at the Mathematics Awards for Excellence over a Reflection at the end of Mass. He said Tilles Center on Saturday, June 6. The four-year period. that the Catholic atmosphere of valedictorian, Taylor Wilson, spoke about St. Mary’s helped to shape his spirituality the tremendous advantages offered by Congratulations Class of 2015! Welcome and gave him and his classmates a better the cultural diversity of his classmates. to the alumni family. understanding of their beliefs and values.
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Additional Awards Bestowed at Commencement The Mother M. Annette Trophy, given to the senior girl who demonstrated qualities of character, success in studies and school sprit over her four years at St. Mary’s, was presented to Jaanki Shah. Jaanki was also the salutatorian, receiving the Salutatory Award for Excellence over a four-year period as well as the Mathematics Award for Excellence over a four-year period. Jaanki will attend NYIT on the President’s Scholarship. The Sister Jeanne Drummond Award, given to the senior girl who demonstrates the qualities of selfless service and dedication to academic success and loyalty to St. Mary’s exemplified by Sr. Jeanne, was awarded to Kyla Portnoy. Kyla will attend the University of Miami on a Canes Achievement Award. The Brother Nicholas Mary Trophy, given to the senior boy who has demonstrated qualities of character, success in studies, and school spirit over a four-year period, was awarded to Christian Eveillard. Christian will attend the University of Massachusetts at Amherst. www.inspiredthinkers.org | 14