Congratulations to the Class of 2020: Sam Berkley, Alex Dean, Andrew Droske, Sam Eberspacher, Zach Faust, Dominic Forti, Teresa Forti, Dominic Gorman, Alex Gross, Alli Hauser, Kyra Hebert, Stephen Hebert, Patrick Johnson, Bei Krueger, Nathan Murphy, Joanna O’Keefe, Hannah Rota, Paige Schmit, Zach Szpotek, Josh Trom, Max Tschoepe, Elizabeth Voss, Grace Westerhaus, Andrew Whisler, Gianna Zawislak.
Several awards were presented, including:
St. Thomas Aquinas Award (highest cumulative GPA): Alex Gross
American Legion Award (patriotism, leadership, academic achievement): Patrick Johnson and Allison Hauser
Sarah Rooker Sportsmanship Award: Andrew Droske and Raegan Pearson
Virtue Awards (selected by 8th Grade Class):
St. John Bosco Award, recognizing an individual who is a joyful spiritual leader among peers: Andrew Droske
Alexandre Havard Award, recognizing an individual who demonstrates the virtue of magnanimity: Patrick Johnson
Verso L’Alto Award, recognizing an individual who isn’t afraid to reach for the highest things in life: Allison Hauser
Blessed Mother Award, recognizing an individual who is humble and modest, and allows God to work through the daily circumstances of life: Hannah Rota
Blessed Fra Angelica Award, recognizing an individual who has a gift of artistic ability, and generously uses it to serve others: Paige Schmit
Pope St. John XXIII Award, recognizing an individual who acts with sincere prudence, and is a person whom others regularly come to for wisdom: Alex Gross
Pope Francis Award, recognizing an individual who is quick to forgive, generous in mercy, and is always looking for ways to serve others: Zach Faust
St. George Award, recognizing an individual who demonstrates a great deal of fortitude and courage: Sam Berkely
Pope St. John Paul II Award, recognizing an individual who is cheerful, encouraging, and makes everyone feel like a friend: Kyra Hebert