Summer 2009 - St. Vincent-St. Mary High School

National Merit Finalists Finalist
Elizabeth Tristano
and National Achievement Finalist
Bruce Brophy
Semi-finalists who were in the top percentage of all who took the
National Merit Scholarship Test who have fulfilled additional
requirements to qualify as finalists in the National Merit
Scholarship competition.
Celtic High Cross Award
Taylor Wray & John Wilson
The award is given to a graduating male and female student who
has exemplified “Servant Leadership” throughout their four
years at STVM. The students are identified by a review of their
Christian Service records, which outlines the service they have
performed and the leadership given throughout the community.
A servant heart, one who serves another in the highest capacity,
is one element of this award. Leadership is the other component.
Leadership is expressed, in this instance, by the kind of service
given throughout the four year experience.
Salutatorian
Jill Brownfield
The student who has the second highest grade point average over
four years.
Valedictorian
Kelsey Lecerf
The student who has the highest grade point average over four
years.
L-R: Andy Lawan, Athletic Director, Vincent pelini, jessica bridenthal, and
mary jo chionchio
Chionchio Award and Cistone Award
Vincent Pelini and Jessica Bridenthal
Named for St. Vincent-St. Mary High School graduates and
educators John Cistone V50, legendary varsity football coach,
and Mary Jo Chionchio V60, our most successful female coach,
these awards are presented to the outstanding senior male
and female student athletes. The recipients are exceptional
athletes, have a minimum 2.3 grade point average, best exemplify
leadership, sportsmanship, dependability, and character in
their respective sports, and have displayed dedication and
achievement in the classroom and a true commitment to
St. Vincent-St. Mary High School.
L-R: Tim Castrigano, CFO & Director of development, Daylen Harris, jill
brownfield, and Dave Rathz, Headmaster
L-R: Tim Castrigano, CFO & Director of development, Bruce brophy, colleen
demboski, and Dave Rathz, Headmaster
Emerald Shamrock Award
Bruce Brophy and Colleen Demboski
Presented in recognition of outstanding scholarship, leadership,
citizenship, reliability, loyalty, and participation in activities.
Recipients are nominated by the members of the class of 2009
and selected by the faculty.
Knights of Columbus Manhood and
Womanhood Awards
Daylen Harris and Jill Brownfield
The highest accolade that St. Vincent-St. Mary High School
bestows on a senior young man and young woman who have
cultivated the finest characteristics of a Christian young adult.
These awards recognize two exemplary seniors who have
demonstrated Christian values in daily living and outstanding
leadership, character, scholarship, citizenship, and generosity
in participating in school events. Nominated by the members of
the Class of 2009 and selected by the faculty, these graduates
exemplify the very best that St. Vincent-St. Mary High School
represents.
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