Archbishop Moeller High School Top-10 Scholars Program Wednesday, May 20 th Welcome... Principal Blane Collison

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1 Archbishop Moeller High School Top-10 Scholars Program Wednesday, May 20 th 2015 Welcome... Principal Blane Collison Opening Prayer... Bro. Robert Flaherty, S.M. President s Remarks... President Bill Hunt Student Acknowledgements... Principal Blane Collison Academic Signing... President Bill Hunt Final Remarks... Principal Blane Collison Closing Prayer... Bro. Robert Flaherty, S.M. MISSION THE FIVE CHARACTERISTICS OF A MOELLER MARIANIST EDUCATION Educate for faith formation; Provide an integral, quality education; Educate in the Family Spirit; Educate for service, peace, and justice; and Educate for adaptation and change. We believe the Marianist Characteristics provide the foundation for developing leadership in young men. The mission of a Moeller education is to assist parents in helping their son make responsible choices and leading them to use their talents and gifts in service to others and for the benefit of all society. Ultimately, we are not just developing the best leaders in the world. We are developing the best leaders for the world. Blane Collison, Principal

2 Special AWARDS VALEDICTORIAN... John Geyer SALUTATORIAN... Jacob Menke Man of Moeller Award... Nicholas Wright The administration presents the Man of Moeller Award to a member of the graduating class who best exemplifies the type of graduate Moeller aims to develop: a student who demonstrates strength of character, exemplary academic commitment, leadership in a variety of school activities, a willingness to give service, and is held in highest regard by his peers and by the faculty top-ten scholars John Geyer Jacob Menke Nicholas Wright Jared Diesslin Steven Austin Sanders Nicholas Fendinger II Jeffrey Shagena Alex Johnson Nathaniel Fowler Nicholas Spuzzillo Academic Department Awards Four Years of Excellence English... Nicholas Fendinger II Brother Howard Lohrey Excellence in Mathematics Award... John Geyer Religion... Jared Diesslin Science... John Geyer World Languages (Latin) John Geyer World Languages (German).Alex Johnson John Massarella Award Nicholas Fendinger II and John Geyer The John M. Massarella Humanities Award is presented to the senior Humanities student who best exemplifies the vision of John Massarella and other faculty who founded the Humanities program in The Humanities religion teacher and Humanities English teacher select the senior who most consistently and powerfully displays intellectual curiosity; eagerness to engage in dialogue about artistic, moral, and philosophical issues; enthusiastic participation in Humanities activities; and exceptional writing and speaking skills, and scholarship. Joe Meale Award... Jacob Menke The Joe Meale Award is presented to the senior who has demonstrated exceptional achievement in science through dedicated effort over four years.

3 President s education award Four Years of First Honors Each Quarter Jared Diesslin Nate Fowler Alex Johnson Jeffrey Shagena Nicholas Fendinger II John Geyer Jacob Menke Nick Wright Ohio Diploma with Honors A student must meet seven out of eight of the following criteria: four units of English; four units of mathematics; four units of science; four units of social studies; three units of world languages; one unit of fine arts; overall high school GPA of 3.5; ACT composite score of 27 or SAT combined score of 1210 on the verbal and mathematics. Jared Diesslin Nate Fowler Jacob Menke Jeffrey Shagena Nicholas Fendinger II John Geyer Austin Sanders Nicholas Spuzzillo Alex Johnson Nicholas Wright Four Years of outstanding and perfect attendance Jeffrey Shagena Four Years of Honors Four Years of Second Honors or A Combination of First and Second Honors Each Quarter Austin Sanders Class of 2015 scholars Destinations & Scholarships Eveslage Alex Johnson... University of Pittsburgh... University of Pittsburgh Academic Scholarship... University of Pittsburgh Engineering Scholarship... Henry Reichhold Scholarship Jared Diesslin... University of Notre Dame... Notre Dame University Scholarship... Notre Dame Club of Greater Cincinnati Scholarship Nicholas Fendinger II... Miami University... Red Hawk Excellence Scholarship Pillar Jeffrey Shagena... University of Cincinnati... Cincinnatus Century Scholarship... Honors Admission and Provost Scholarship... Engineering and Applied Science Freshman Scholastic Award Quiroga Jacob Menke... Rhodes College... Rhodes Cambridge Scholarship Steven Austin Sanders... University of Kentucky... Singletary Scholarship University of Kentucky Nicholas Spuzzillo... University of Pennsylvania

4 Trinity Nicholas Wright...University of Dayton... Marianist Leadership Scholarship... Trustees' Merit Scholarship... Summer Study Abroad Scholarship Nathaniel Fowler... Butler University... Trustee Scholarship... Full Athletic Basketball Scholarship Zaragoza John Geyer... University of Pennsylvania National Honor Society School Captain National Honor Society Spanish/Latin/German BIOGRAPHIES John Geyer VALEDICTORIAN/ZARAGOZA HOUSE: Moeller s Class Valedictorian will continue his education at the University of Pennsylvania and will study Mathematical Economics. John is a recipient of the John Marsella Humanities Award, the Bausch & Lomb Honorary Science Award, and was awarded a P&G scholarship. John is also a National Merit Scholar. John earned our Mathematics Dept. Award, Science Dept. Award and World Language Dept. Award in Latin which means John had continuous Excellence all Four Years at Moeller in these departments. John received the Presidents Education Award; Ohio Diploma with Honors; member of Varsity Academic Team; Latin Honor Society; 1 st Team All GCAL Academic Team and end of year First Honors. He also has done community service for Matthew 25 Ministries and served as our Academic Team Captain. John resides in Montgomery, and is a member of St. John Parish in West Chester. Proud parents are Thomas Geyer and Therese Rose. Jacob Menke SALUTATORIAN/QUIROGA HOUSE: Moeller s Class Salutatorian received the Rhodes Cambridge Scholarship and will study Biology. Jacob is a National Merit Commended Student; AP Scholar with Honor; member of the National Honor Society; awarded the Case Western Reserve Michelson-Morley Award; Joe Meale Science Award; Cross Country Student Athlete Award; OHSAA Scholar Athlete Award; Grieder Memorial Scholar Award; member of the National Latin Honor Society; First Honors Award every Quarter; Presidents Education Award; Kiwanis Club of Ohio Sixth Division Recognition; 2015 College Hill- Northside Kiwanis Scholar; and Ohio Diploma with Honors. Jacob was a four year cross country team member (senior co-captain) and member of the track team. He also was a volunteer at Bethesda North Hospital, a tutor for the National Honor Society, a March for Life participant, and Students Modeling A Research Topic team member. Jacob resides in Goshen, proud parents are Michael and Susan Menke.

5 Nicholas Wright MAN OF MOELLER/TRINITY HOUSE: Nick received the Trustees Merit Scholarship, the Summer Abroad Scholarship, and The Marianist Leadership Scholarship from The University of Dayton and will be study Engineering. He is a recipient of the 2015 Honda OSU Math Medal, The Frederick Douglas and Susan B. Anthony Award from the University of Rochester. Nick also received the Presidents Education Award, Ohio Diploma with Honors, and AP Scholar with Honor Award and a member of the Varsity Academic Team. Nick was President and a 3 year member of the National Honor Society. Nick was school captain, Kairos Leader, volleyball (4 years), Ohio High School Boys Volleyball Coaches Association Scholar Athlete Award 14, soccer (2 years), little buddies, MACH1, National Honor Society Tutor, Latin Club (3 years), and Northeast Community College Coalition (4 years). Nick will have the honor of speaking at the 2015 graduation ceremony. Nick lives in Madeira and is a member of All Saint s Parish. Proud parents are Steve and Beth Wright. Jared Diesslin EVESLAGE HOUSE: Jared received the Notre Dame University Scholarship and the Notre Dame Club of Greater Cincinnati Scholarship and will study Civil Engineering. He also received the Presidents Education Award for 4 years of First Honors. AP Scholar, National Merit Commended Student, Ohio Diploma with Honors, Member of the Blessed William Joseph Chaminade Chapter of the National Honor Society, Religion Department Academic Award, 4 year Catino Scholar, Charlotte McCullough Award for Community Service (sophomore year), Moeller Community Service Award all 4 years with over 500 hours of community service, Hoxworth Red Cord Award recipient, Latin Honor Society. 2 years as Eveslage House Chaplain, Co-Leader of Moeller s Marianist LIFE Group, 2 years as member of Moeller s Varsity Ultimate Team, Freshmen Baseball Team, Peer Minister with the St. Gertrude Parish Youth Ministry, Member of the St. Joseph Society at St. Gertrude Parish, Volunteer at Pregnancy Center East. Jared resides in Miami Township and is a member of the St. Gertrude Parish. Proud parents are Ron and Maureen Diesslin. Austin Sanders QUIROGA HOUSE: Austin received the Singletary Scholarship from the University of Kentucky and will be studying Marketing and International Business. Austin was a member of the National Honor Society, and Spanish National Honor Society. Austin was awarded the Ohio Diploma with Honors, and was Quiroga House Captain all 4 years. He also participated in the Moeller Mount Notre Dame Theater Performances, Back to Back Ministries Mission trip leader and Summer Intern in Mexico, he participated in the Big Brothers Program. His cocurricular activities also included freshman football, freshman and JV basketball and Varsity Rugby. Austin and his family currently reside in Mason, and his proud parents are Steve and Gina Sanders.

6 Nicholas Fendinger II EVESLAGE HOUSE: Nick received the Red Hawk Excellence Scholarship from Miami University (Oxford, Ohio) and will continue his studies in English and Psychology. He was awarded the John Massarella Award, the Moeller Academic Department Award for English, was a member of the National Honor Society, also the German National Honors Society, and AP Scholar with Distinction. For extracurricular activities he was on the school newspaper staff, volunteer at Matthew 25, Night for the Flight and Relay for Life participant/leader. Nick resides in West Chester and is a member of the St. Susanna parish. Proud parents are Nick and Sherry Fendinger. Jeffrey Shagena FOUR YEARS OUTSTANDING AND PERFECT ATTENDANCE/PILLAR HOUSE: Jeff will continue his education at the University of Cincinnati. He will be studying Engineering. He is a recipient of the President s Education Award, managed 1 st Honors all four years, and received the Ohio Diploma with Honors Award, AP Scholar with Honors, Pillar House Highest GPA Senior and perfect attendance. Jeff s cocurricular activities included Unified for Uganda, Engineering Club, and Finance Club. He volunteered his time at Matthew 25 Ministries and Brookdale Assisted Living. He is a member of the St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish, and resides in Milford. Proud parents are Troy and Sharon Shagena. Alex Johnson EVESLAGE HOUSE: Alex has received the University of Pittsburgh Academic Scholarship and the University of Pittsburgh Engineering Scholarship. Alex will be studying Engineering. Alex has been awarded the AP Scholar with Distinction; First Honors all Quarters; National Honor Society; National German Honor Society; German National Exam/Silver Award; Service Hour Award; German-American Citizens League Award; Moeller World Languages German Dept. Award; Presidents Education Award; Ohio Diploma with Honors; Award; Henry Reichhold Scholarship; Moeller Soccer (Varsity 2 years); CSA Club Soccer; Little Buddies; MACH I; Christmas on Campus; German Club, SMILE Youth Group, Relay for Life; Young Neighbors in Action (Cleveland); Alex is a member of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish and resides in Milford. Proud parents are Craig and Amy Johnson.

7 Nathaniel Fowler TRINITY HOUSE: Nate received a full athletic basketball scholarship and the Trustee Scholarship from Butler University. Nate will be studying Engineering. Nate received the President s Education Award Outstanding Academic Excellence, and the Ohio Diploma with Honors Award. Nate was a 4 year member of the Basketball team, 3 year varsity starter, awarded the 2015 Basketball Man of Moeller Award, 2 nd Team GCL South, Honorable Mention All-City in 12, 13, 1 st Team GCL South, 1 st Team All City, 2 nd Team All District, Honorable Mention All-State 13, 14, Ohio High School Basketball Association Top 2 Point Field Goal Percentage, 13, 14, 2015 OHSAA Courageous Student Award. Nate was a member of National Latin Honor Society, volunteer at Shriners Hospitals for Children and Matthew 25 Ministries, senior Trinity mentor captain, Moeller open house tour guide. Nate is a member of St. Mary s Church and resides in Hyde Park. Proud parents are Cris and Laura Fowler. Nicholas Spuzzillo QUIROGA HOUSE: Nick will be attending the University of Pennsylvania and is currently undecided on his field of study. Nick received the Ohio Diploma with Honors award and also participated on the Varsity Academic Team. His cocurricular activities included MACH 1; NECC; the National Honor Society; he also participated on the Academic Team; and Latin Club. Nick resides in Loveland and proud parents are Mark Spuzzillo and Nancy Brokamp. Crusaders anthem We, men of Moeller High, Crusaders til we die, Flying our banner of Blue and Gold Fearless of knights of old, Courage in deeds untold, And true to thee our Moeller High.