Class of 2013 Commencement Awards • Excellence in Art: Kayla Phillips • Excellence in Computers: Brennan O’Reagan • Excellence in English: Daniel Dunlavey • Excellence in French: Camilla Cook • Excellence in JROTC Studies: Thomas Shedlick • Excellence in Latin: Daniel Dunlavey • Excellence in Mathematics: Kevin Nuckolls • Excellence in Performing Arts: Kevin Nuckolls • Excellence in Religion: Thandi Young • Excellence in Science: Robert Genega • Excellence in Social Studies: Aaron True • Excellence in Spanish: Grace Hassler Scholar-Athlete Award: Lindsay Allen and Edward Bent The Scholar-Athlete Award is presented to the student who best exemplifies, through conduct and activities, the qualities of excellence borne of both academic success and athletic achievement. Each year St. John’s recognizes one male and one female scholar athlete. Theatre Award: Claire Conley The Theatre Award is presented to the student who, over the course of four years, has not only achieved excellence in the performing arts, but also has dedicated their time, talents and gifts to enhance the theatre program at St. John’s. Lasallian Christian Service Award: Alexandra Ruiz The Lasallian Christian Service Award is presented to the student who promotes social justice by living the mission of Jesus through direct service to the poor and the outcast.
Citizenship Award: Justin Trabue The Citizenship Award is presented to the student who best exemplifies the qualities of citizenship, responsibility, loyalty to the school, leadership and patriotism. Cardinal’s Award: Brenna Ryan and Kierra Wiggins The Cardinal’s Award was presented this year to two students who, in the judgment of the faculty and administration, best exemplify a commitment to values rooted in our Catholic tradition by fidelity and a sense of service at home, in school and in their parish. Principal’s Award: Mary Ellen Garrett From Bro. Michael Andrejko: “The principal at St. John’s College High School is charged with the supervision of the academic and extracurricular lives of the school. From my perspective, I notice excellence of many kinds…excellence that has been acknowledged in the awards given today. The principal bestows his own award on a student who has served the St. John’s community. I often say that leadership implies followership, meaning that if one wants to lead, he or she must, as our Gospels tell us, be the least and the servant of all. The summation of this year’s recipient is provided by Ms. Katie Kernich, co-coordinator of campus ministry at St. John’s: Her … ‘exposure to both the privileged and the poor has truly shaped the young woman that she is and formed in her a heart for service.’ I experienced this myself first hand when she was on a mission of support for a former SJC student and her college lacrosse team when they were in a bus accident in Pennsylvania. For touching the hearts of all that she came into contact with, this year the principal’s award is presented to Mary Ellen Garrett.”
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