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THE ANCHOR-Diocese of Fall River':"'-Fri., June 7, 19 C,{t'
in our schools
I' CELEBRATED COSTAS: at SS. Peter and Paul School's
annual awards night, the Arnold Costa family was named the Fall River school's family of the year, while the David Costa family was honored as the diocesan "Faith Alive" family of the year. Awards were presented to the families - and to 45 students in grades 4 through 8 for academic excellence -- by Sister Michaelinda Plante, RSM, EdD, associate superintendent of diocesan schools. Pictured: Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Costa, left, with children Jennifer, Stephanie and Scott, and Mr. and
Bishop Connolly awards presented
Mrs. David Costa with daughters Valerie and Kathleen.
Notre Dame School Among activities last month at Notre Dame School, Fall River, were the "Learn Not to Burn" and "Bear Down on Drugs" programs, the first for ,grades I, 3 and 5 and the second for grade 5 only. For Mother's Day, first graders concocted Chef-Kid Cookbooks to give their moms a break.in the kitchen, while third graders made gifts of potted plants and footprints.
Students in kindergarten through grade 3 enjoyed a performance of Cinderella by Bishop Stang High School students, while seventh graders attended both Anne of Green Gables at Bishop Connolly High School, and, with eighth graders, We'll Try at Durfee High School. Grade 8 students took part in Junior Achievement, and fifth graders visited the Freedom Trail
in Bostorrand went whale watching. Pastor Father Ernest E. Blais was the recipient of prayers and handmade cards on his May 21 birthday visit to the school. Parents and friends were guests at a student art fair May 22. Eighth graders took part in a May 23 retreat at Cathedral Camp, East Freetown, in preparation for graduation on Sunday.
Coyle-Cassidy honors scholars, athletes Coyle-Cassidy High School, Taunton, held its annual Honors Night assembly last week. Mrs. Louise Scanlon presented $500 memorial scholarships in the name of her late husband, Joseph Scanlon, to C-C Man and Woman of the Year, seniors Paul· Gomes and Melissa Poy.ant. Gomes is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Noe Gomes of Raynham; Miss Poyant is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Poyant of New Bedford. Outstanding student awards were presented to junior Jonathan O'Reilly, sophomore "Gina Reis and freshman Laurie Poyant. Other awards given that evening were: Headmaster's Service Awards for volunteer service: Sarah Funke, Anne Giovanoni, Michael Simpson. . Coyle-Cassidy Service Awards: Jennifer N:iJ.nes, T!mothyBooker, Peter Amaral, Melanie Rodrigue, David' 'Navin, Tammy 'Balboni, Jonathan' O'Reilly, Jo.y Cabral.' National Merit Scholarship Finalist: Patrick Sweeney. Army Scholarship-Athletic Awards: Michael Simpson, Christina Pinto.. ' Bausch and Lomb Science Award: Julie Poyant.
Outstanding Dedication and Commitment to Coyle-Cassidy Award (for parent volunteers): George and Helena Silva. New National Honor Society officers seated at the honors program were Neil Morrison, president; Julie Poyant, vice-president; Laura Watson, secretary; Jesse Holmes, treasurer.. $500 NHS s.cholarships were awarded to Anne Giovanoni and Melissa Poyant. New inductees are Anne Marie Hoye, Jessica Cleary, Dana Arvid-
Recently she was appointed an advanced placement teaching consultant for the New England Regional Office of the College Board.
Among awards presented at the traditional senior banquet of Bishop Connolly High School, Fall River, was a bronze medal for physics to John Clappi. Other winners of academic awards were: Anne Conforti - French; Chris Condon - art; Bruce Mason, Jr. - Spanish; Breda McCarthy religious education; Cara McDermott - law; Suzette Pinto - Portuguese; Kimberly Schuller - psychology; Melissa Sheldon - computer education. Michael Nasser received the Holy Cross Book Award. Ignatius awards, given in the name of the Jesuit Secondary Education Association to the male and female student who best exemplify intellectual excellence and commitment to service and justice, were presented to Eric Hatfield and Breda McCarty. Voted by seniors and the faculty as most admired students were: Amy Almeida, Anne Conforti, Breda McCarthy, Cara MeDer mott; Philip Nadeau, Ryan Doyle, Khoi Pham and Philip TllVares. The top 10 ranking seniors at Connolly are: Porsha Ingles, Philip Nadeau, John T. Clappi, Jamie R. Borges; Anne L. Conforti and Melissa Sheldon (tie), Kevin Soares, Marjorie A. Merrick, Christine Dumont ana Tommaso Vannelli.
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16 members of the sophomore junior classes explored health and • More than 150 athletes received careers at Charlton Memorial Hosvarsity letters at a May 19 sports pital, Fall River, recently. Charlton staff provided tours awards banquet. . and demonstrations involving the Among honorees were seniors Michael Simpson and Christina students, who saw the hospital's Pinto, who each received a $600 radiology, lab, pharmacology, ocJames and Helen"Lamb Memorial cupational and physical therapy, medicine, nursing and communiScholarship. Simpson was also named the cation disorders departments. Rev. James Mattaliano, SJ, of John Butler Memorial Award winner as the most outstanding the guidance department coordison, Kimberly Cambra, Scc;>tt boys' basketball player and most· nated the venture. Hughes, Kera lolli. . Juniors Stephanie Schuller, valuable runner for the spring Also .Kathleen McGlynn, Mel- track team. He is the first' school Aaron Gendreau, Christina Fasy anie Rogers, Paula Teixeira, Jef- athlete in decades to receive four and Kyle Walkden attended .the " frey Tenney, Amanda Terra, Ther- varsity letters (cross-country, bas- International Student Leagership esa Watson. . ketball, winter and spring track) in Institute yeste~day at Southeastern Massachus~tts University. Siste~ Ma~y Catherine Burns, the sam,e year: . . . ·SUSC; received a stantling ova2g students have completed . a He will attend the"U niversity of tion at the announcement that the Connecticut. two-part program in peer training. 1991 yea~book is dedicated' to her. In addition to discussing the Miss Pinto, a 'top b.!ls~etl;>all Sister Burns has been associated player for the Lady Warriors 1 will effects of drug and alcohol abuse, with Bishop Cassidy l,lnd Coyle- pl.ay for the .ston~h\ll College the group learned ways· in· which students can help peers with drug, Lady Chieftai'ns in the fall. Cassidy High SchoolsJor 26 years. alcohol or other problems. Other awards were: ·She heads a IO-year accreditation . Michael 'Butler" Memorial The program was directed' by process to be completed in Oc~ . Pauline Carey, BMCDurfee High tober arid coordinated an Exem- Award (baseball): Joe Hines. , Unsung Hero Awa~'d (football): School psychologist and clinical plary School project that'resulted in Coyle-Cassidy being named George Melo. " " . counseling coordinator for St. Bertanga Goaltending' SchocH Anne's Hospit.al's Lifeline subamong top high scho~ls in the stance· abuse assistance program. $500 scholarship: Shawn (;renier. country. Spring athletes were honored at a June 4 potluck supper and awa'rds night. Student Government elections saw reelection of president Jeff Guimond, vice president Amy Hess, secretary Matt Doyle and treasurer Craig Gaudreau as officers for next Year's sophomore class. Juniors elected Katie Abrams secretary and Jennifer Azevedo treasurer, while the president.and vice president will be determined in a runoff election. . L, Senior class officers will be STUDENTS OF THE YEAR: Coyle-Cassidy Headmaster Michael Donly with, in left Meredith Lowe, president; Yvpicture, Man and Woman of the Year Paul Gomes and Melissa Poyant and from left in right onne.Troya, vice president; Chris Migneault, secretary; and Frank picture freshman of the year ,Laurie Poyant; sophomore of the year Jonathan O'Reilly and Garand, treasurer. junior of the year Gina Reis. (Breen photos) .
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Student body officers will be Brian Kiley, president; Joel Andrade, vice president; Kim Tripp, secretary; and Mike Donnelly, treasurer.
Bishop Stang P ri nci pal's Ac h ieve men t Awards were among honors presented at the Bishop Stang High School, North Dartmouth, academic awards night May 15. Principal's awards recognize members of the incoming freshman class for overall academic excellence and for performance on the Stang placement exam. Principal's Achievement Award plaques were presented to: , Chaney Becker, who currently attends Friends Academy in North Dartmouth; Rachel Brune of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, Mark Oliveira of St. Joseph's and Roland Vigeant of St. Mary's schools in New Bedford; Nichole DaCosta, Westport Middle School; Michelle Fitzpatrick, Henry T. Wing School, Sandwich; Bryan Lemieux, Ford Junior High School, Acushnet; James Olden, Hastings Middle School, Fairhaven; and Gregory Morrisette and ~ori Pedro of St. Anne's School, Fall River. The incoming freshman class is the largest in three years, according to principal Theresa Dougall. . "The value of Cathoiic education is becoming more and more evident," she said, referring to the positive role of parents, alumni and students in promoting benef~ its of a Stang education. Last year the school's overall attendance rate was 95.5 percent. "There's only. one reason for that number being so impressive," said the principal. "They enjoy being here. That is a tribute to the faculty and staffand the stu~ents."
Dominican Academy Busy end-of-the-year activities continue at Dominican Academy, Fall River, inclliding a fourth grade trip to the Roger Williams Park Zoo to see the zoo's latest additions to its animal kingdom. Grades K through4 entertained schoolmates, faculty and parents with·a 'fashion show of their own creations..Hats with fruit; flowers; and Mom's oversized 'handbags made: for some unique apparel. Theyoung--models -thoroughly enjoyed the event. Winners in a recent "Global Challenge" on current events and geography were eighth graders Elizabeth Ramos, first place, Toni Allard, second; and seventh graders Vanessa Demarco, first, and Deborah Rodrigues, second.. The annual eighth grade awards ceremony. took place yesterday morning.. Students and faculty plan a roller skating party for June 10. . The Hom!; and School Association will iristall officers at 7 p.m. June 12 in the chapel. They are Donna Mattos, president; Jean Qegagne, :vice president; Camille Barudin, treasurer; and Maureen Lizak, secretary. Teachers will be honored that day with a prayer service and reception. On the last day of school, June 14, Father Craig Pregana, parochial vicar of St. John Evangelist ·Church, Attleboro, and cousin of student Heidi Berube, will conduct a prayer service.
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