Mount de Sales Academy Honors Assembly May 27, 2016

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1 Mount de Sales Academy Honors Assembly May 27, 2016 ROTC SCHOLARSHIPS Applying for an Army ROTC National Scholarship is a lengthy and competitive process. Over 12,000 students apply each year; of those, approximately 3,500 are accepted. Through their exemplary performances as scholars, athletes, and leaders, we are proud to announce two seniors who have been awarded full four-year ROTC Scholarships. ELIZABETH KOLB Attending The University of Notre Dame on a full ROTC scholarship and KATHRYN CALDERONE Attending Virginia Tech on a full ROTC scholarship BUILDING THE KINGDOM AWARD Mr. & Mrs. Howard present this award in memory of their daughter, Tara Howard, Class of 2005, to a student who exemplifies Christian service. BRIDGET EDMONDSON ALMA KINLEIN McCORMACK and MARION KAYE McCORMACK SCHOLARSHIP The recipient of this scholarship meets the following criteria: She is a rising senior who has demonstrated living strong traditional Catholic values through achievement in two areas: Religious Activities Participation and Religion Studies. She has participated for at least a year and is currently participating in religious Catholic activities at school and/or at her home parish and/or religious Catholic activities outside of her home parish. Of those who meet this participation criterion, she has the highest cumulative grade in Religious studies over the first two and one half years. KELLY SZALANKIEWICZ Page 1 of 18

2 BERNIE W. WARTHEN MEMORIAL AWARD Mr. Bernie Warthen worked at Mount de Sales for almost 20 years. He was entrusted with the stewardship of our resources so that we might reach our goal of Academic Excellence in the Catholic Tradition. He exemplified the traits of integrity, diligence in all things, patience in trying circumstances, gentleness and the value of generosity and compassion. This award is given to a senior who exemplifies these traits. It includes a $50 Check and memorial plaque. This year s Bernie W. Warthen Memorial Award is given to: MARY BIRRANE ALUMNAE ASSOCIATION BOOK SCHOLARSHIP The Alumnae Association Book Scholarship is awarded to a returning student who volunteered at alumnae events during this school year. Each time a student volunteered, her name was added to the pool of eligible girls. The recipient of the Alumnae Association Book Scholarship is: ANNA GRACE RYAN ALUMNAE SCHOLARSHIP The Alumnae Scholarship includes a partial Mount de Sales scholarship for one year. The recipients must meet each of the following criteria: Holds a current minimum GPA of 2.5 Is well-rounded and outwardly exemplifies the spirit of and love for Mount de Sales. This year s Alumnae Scholarship winners are: CATHERINE SCHARBACH MARY LANGLEY JESSICA SKOGLIN CAROLINE GRACE HERRMANN AWARD This award was established to honor Caroline s memory and, especially her spirit. This award goes to one or two seniors who exemplify exceptional courage in their own life or selflessness in service to others. This year The Caroline Grace Herrmann award goes to two seniors: BRIDGET BODLEY AND AMELIA HUTCHINS Page 2 of 18

3 ST. ELIZABETH OF HUNGARY AWARD The St. Elizabeth of Hungary award, established by the Mount de Sales Parent s Club, is given to a graduating senior who exemplifies Christian Service. This year s St. Elizabeth of Hungary Award goes to: THERESE LIPSCOMBE AND THERESA SARVER COOKIE HARRIS PRO LIFE ADVOCACY SCHOLARHSIP The Cookie Harris Pro-Life Advocacy Scholarships, established by the Harris Family in memory of Cookie Harris, are awarded to developing leaders within the pro-life movement. Two scholarships will be awarded; one to a rising junior and one to a rising senior. This year the Cookie Harris Pro Life Advocacy Scholarship is awarded to MONICA WALLACE CLASS OF 2018 KATELYN NELLIES -CLASS OF 2017 REVEREND MICHAEL JP ROACH SCHOLARSHIP The Reverend Michael J. P. Roach Scholarship was established by the Aureus Foundation to honor the commitment of Father Roach to Mount de Sales Academy and his selfless service to the Church and community. The Reverend Michael J. P. Roach Scholarship recognizes and rewards a rising senior who has demonstrated a commitment to service. This year s scholarship is awarded to: RACHEL HUBER JUSTINE ELIZABETH DOUGHERTY SCHOLARSHIP The Justine Elizabeth Dougherty Scholarship is granted to a student in the Sacred Heart Program who fully utilizes those resources to improve her overall academic performance. This year s scholarship is awarded to: ALLISON FENDLAY Page 3 of 18

4 NATIONAL ENGLISH HONOR SOCIETY BOOK SCHOLARSHIP The National English Honor Society is pleased to award a $ book scholarship. All freshmen, sophomores and juniors with an A average in English were eligible. The officers randomly draw from these eligible students. This year s Book Scholarship is awarded to: JILLIAN RICE ARBUTUS BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP The Arbutus Business and Professional Association annually presents awards to graduating seniors who have helped to better the community of Arbutus. Our top applicant for this year will be receiving an award of $1,000 towards her college education. This scholarship is presented to: ROSEMARIE McAULIFFE ACADEMIC AWARDS Academic Awards are given to the students with the highest academic score in each subject area. In the case of an even tie, each student will be recognized. RELIGION DEPARTMENT The awards go to the following students: Freshman Religion Sophomore Religion Junior Religion Senior Religion Julia Seeley Alicia Moylan Mary Vita Elizabeth Kolb FINE ARTS DEPARTMNET To the students holding highest grades in the Fine Arts courses. The awards go the following students: Line & Color Hnrs. Portfolio Adv. Portfolio 3D Art Kate Janos Rebekah Balick Clara Schall Rosemarie McAuliffe Page 4 of 18

5 Textiles Computer Graphics Photojournalism Yearbook Dance l Dance lla Dance llb Hnrs. Dance IV Theatre Arts Chamber Ensemble Chorus Concert Choir Orchestra Honors Orchestra Sarah von Lange Emily Fitzsimmons Emily Coakley Danielle Manser Maryanne Macdonald Emma Karpovich Samantha Vanderlipp Hannah Angelella Elena Rittie Mary Vita Stephanie Larsen Emma Romeo Julia Demos Jillian Rice PHYSICAL & HEALTH EDUCATION To the students holding highest grades in P.E. and Health. The awards go to the following students: Physical Education Dance Fitness: Lifetime Fitness: Theresa Balick Daria Breslin Veronica Balick ENGLISH DEPT To the students holding highest grades in the English courses. The awards go to the following students: Page 5 of 18

6 Freshmen Level 1 Jenny Tran Freshmen Level 2 Maryanne Macdonald Honors Freshmen Colleen Roche Sophomores Level 1 Gabriela Penafiel Sophomores Level 2 Kate Janos Honors Sophomores Rebekah Balick Juniors Level 1 Sara Stark Juniors Level 2 Maria LeMonnier Honors Juniors Sarah Witt AP Juniors Teresa Zambotti Seniors Level 1 Rosemarie McAuliffe Seniors Level 2 Rebecca Boyle Honors Seniors Victoria Snodgrass AP Seniors Elizabeth Kolb Holocaust Teresa Zambotti Humanities Amelia Congedo Creative Writing Sarah Ridley Film Study Delia Lynch SACRED HEART To the top student award in the Sacred Seminar. The awards go to: EMILY SMITH and ERIN GIERMEK MATH DEPT To the students holding highest grades in the Math courses. The awards go to the following students: Page 6 of 18

7 Algebra 1 L1 Allie Cluster Algebra 1 L2- Alexandra Novak and Morgan Small Honors Algebra 1 Joanna Puglisi Geometry L1 Victoria Vanderlipp Geometry L2 Meghan McKenna Hn Geometry Mary Beall Algebra 2 L1 Megan Childress Algebra 2 L2 Samantha Salter Honors Algebra 2 Rebekah Balick Precalculus Bri onna Gardner Hn Precalculus- Mary Vita AP Calculus AB Sarah Witt AP Calc BC Katherine Sniezek AP Statistics Katherine Sniezek Data Statistics Carley Blyth Economics Meghan Clarke College Algebra Angela Marino FOREIGN LANGUAGE DEPT To the students holding highest grades in Foreign Language. The awards go to the following students: Honors French I: Theresa Balick Honors French II: Alicia Moylan Honors French III: Chloé Boustany Page 7 of 18

8 Honors French IV: Nehema Nkere AP French: Maggie Maguire Honors Latin I: Sophie Palmer Honors Latin II: Elizabeth Kolb Honors Latin III: Barbara Syski Honors Latin IV: Cecilia Roling Spanish I: Kristina Murtha Honors Spanish I: Kristen Zaranski Spanish II: Olivia Davidson Honors Spanish II: Margaret Sniezek Spanish III: Alexandra Butts Honors Spanish III: Erin Kosloski Honors Spanish IV: Katherine Sniezek AP Spanish Language and Culture: Stephanie Larsen NATIONAL FOREIGN LANGUAGE EXAM AWARDS This spring, all of our foreign language students participated in the National Foreign Language Exams for French, Latin, and Spanish. Our students excelled on these National Exams and many of the students received Bronze, Silver, or Gold Awards. Today we would like to recognize those students who received the highest award Gold. French Gold Awards: Genevieve Meng Alicia Moylan Latin Gold Awards: Madeleine Austin Teresa Zambotti Page 8 of 18

9 Barbara Syski Elizabeth Kolb Jill Rice Sophie Palmer Colleen Roche Spanish Gold Awards: Elizabeth Kolb Stephanie Larson Luisa Assis Camila Bosenberg Katherine Sniezek Erin Kosloski Abigail Fontana Gabriella Gonzalez Veronica Schweitzer Margaret Sniezek Josephine Borsh Kristen Zaranski SOCIAL SCIENCE To the students holding highest grades in the Social Science courses. The awards go to the following students: Hn Western Civilization Western Civilization Honors US Gov. Honors US History US Government Anna Jones Mary Beall Theresa Galvin Rebekah Balick Nina Procopio Page 9 of 18

10 US History Morgan Falter Honors Modern History Kelly Szalankiewicz Modern US History Raeghan Smith Geography and Global Issues Kathleen Ortel General Psychology Kathleen King AP Psychology Alexandra Butts AP US History Mary Vita AP Government and Politics Rachel Teti AP World History Elizabeth Kolb SCIENCE DEPT To the students holding highest grades in the Science courses. The awards to go the following students: Biology Concepts Biology Honors Biology: Mackenzie Baynes Mary Beall Chemistry Concepts: Ciara Ruane Chemistry: Honors Chemistry: Physics: Honors Physics: Forensics: STEM Explorations: Computer Science: Environmental Science: Kristen Zaranski Samantha Salter Alicia Moylan Jennifer Kelleher Honors Anatomy & Physiology: AP Chemistry: Mary Vita Katlyn Martin Hannah Andrews Diana Reed Ally Fink and Taylor Forgen Katherine Sniezek Veronica Balick Page 10 of 18

11 AP Biology: Veronica Balick SPECIAL AWARDS The following set of awards recognizes a variety of student, staff, and faculty achievements during this school year. We begin by honoring our Mount de Sales Athletic achievements for the school year. THE IAAM A DIVISION RUNNER UP for Mount de Sales Cross Country Indoor Track and Field Track and Field Softball THE IAAM A DIVISION CHAMPIONS Mount de Sales Volleyball MID-ATLANTIC CHEER BATTLE CHAMPIONS FOR Mount de Sales Cheer Team THE EAGLE OF THE CROSS AWARD Sponsored by the Archdiocese of Baltimore, The Eagle of the Cross Award is given to a youth or young adult who best exemplifies apostolic mission, Christian leadership and moral integrity within a church, parish or school. This year s Mount de Sales Eagle of the Cross Award goes to: JESSICA BRINKER MOCK TRIAL ALL-STAR AWARD Of these students who competed in the Mock Trial program, the Third Circuit Mock Trial Competition awards a special All Star Certificate to members of the team in order to recognize their outstanding achievements in the Program. JULIA BLURTON-JONES CAROLINE CORNELL Page 11 of 18

12 SOPHIA CZAJA SYDNEY DANEMAN ANNA GALVIN SARAH RIDLEY LONDON SMITH KELLY SNYDER NATIONAL MERIT SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM: The following students received awards for the National Merit Scholarship Program. The following students were named as Commended students in the 2016 National Merit Scholarship Program and received their certificates this fall. Caroline Arnold Veronica Balick Gianna Grogan Elizabeth Halligan Kathleen Ortel Katherine Sniezek Sarah Van den Berghe The following students were named as National Merit Semi-Finalists in the 2016 National Merit Scholarship Program. Elizabeth Kolb Stephanie Larsen Rachel Teti We are proud and excited to announce that RACHEL TETI has been offered and has accepted the college-sponsored Merit Scholarship to the University of Dallas. PRESIDENT S AWARD FOR EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE Page 12 of 18

13 The Presidential Education Award is given to SENIORS in recognition of Outstanding Academic Achievement, including a 93% average and a 1650 or above in standardized testing. Please hold your applause until we have read all of the names. The Presidential Education awards are presented to Hannah Angelella Caroline Arnold Samantha Asuncion Madison Auer Veronica Balick Terese Beach Mary Birrane Shannon Blee Bridget Bodley Rebecca Boyle Jessica Brinker Kathryn Calderone Emily Coakley Amelia Congedo Cecilia Craig Hannah Dignam Madelyn Dyer Emily Fitzsimmons Bri onna Gardner Abigail Getka Megan Gower Celeste Goyena Gianna Grogan Elizabeth Halligan Kayla Hamilton Hannah Ignacio Carley Jones Meredith Jones Kathryn Kelly Elizabeth Kolb Stephanie Larsen Emma Lawrence Kelsey Lesniewski Madeline McVearry Hannah Megan Marley Niesz Kathleen Ortel Lauren Padgett Anna Peyla Katherine Pope Summer Ryan Elizabeth Ryan Alyssa Salter Clara Schall Kellie Schinzel Samantha Snider Katherine Sniezek Victoria Snodgrass Karolyn Steranka Samantha Sterner Rachel Teti Sarah Van den Berghe Samantha Vanderlipp Caroline Vollaro Sarah von Lange Isabella White Mary Rose Zoeckler PRESIDENTIAL EDUCATION FITNESS The Presidential Education Fitness award is given to sophomores, juniors and seniors in recognition of outstanding Educational Improvement Sophomores Juniors Seniors 1. Emily Nguyen 2. Ciara Ruane 3. Grace Ruppert 1. Colleen Cusick 2. Kathleen Kyak 3. Kelly Snyder 1. Brooke Hoffman 2. Hannah Jones 3. Lauren Linsao Page 13 of 18

14 MOUNT DE SALES ACADEMY SCHOLAR/ATHLETE AWARD The Mount de Sales Academy Scholar/Athlete Award is sponsored by the Athletic Department to recognize a student for academic and athletic excellence. CAROLINE ARNOLD MOUNT DE SALES ACADEMY SISTER MARY LEONARD AWARD The Mount de Sales Academy Sister Mary Leonard Award is sponsored by the Athletic Department to recognize a varsity-three-sport athlete with the highest GPA. CAROLINE ARNOLD ARCHDIOCESE OF BALTIMORE DISTINCTIVE SCHOLARS The Archdiocese of Baltimore Distinctive Scholars award is given by the Division of Catholic Schools to celebrate and affirm the achievements of graduating seniors whose high school careers have been marked by outstanding academic achievement. Veronica Balick Elizabeth Kolb Katherine Sniezek STATE OF MARYLAND GOVERNOR S AWARD The State of Maryland Governor s Award is given in recognition of excellence in scholastic achievement by earning a cumulative average within the top five percent of the graduating class. The State of Maryland awards certificates to the following students: 1. Elizabeth Kolb 4. Katherine Sniezek 2. Veronica Balick 5. Caroline Arnold 3. Rachel Teti 6. Gianna Grogan SERVICE AWARDS We would now like to recognize faculty and staff members for their dedicated years of service to Mount de Sales Academy. We are grateful for your commitment to your students in their pursuit of academic excellence. 5 years: Peter Dubyoski Karen von Lange Theresa Greene Vicki Wrisk Stephanie Luzier Matas Webb Anne Printz Page 14 of 18

15 10 years: Margaret Mitchell Maria Tompkins Michelle Natale Elizabeth Krastel Claire Sargo 15 years: Howard Posner MOUNT DE SALES TEACHER OF THE YEAR AWARD The 2016 Teacher of the Year Award is given to a faculty member who has been nominated by the student body and his or her peers. The teacher of the year is someone who is committed to teaching excellence, dedicated to her students, is loyal to the philosophy of Mount de Sales Academy, is respected by students, parents and colleagues and is able to motivate students toward a greater appreciation of learning. SR. JANET MARY PRINCIPAL S LEADERSHIP & ERIC T. MUNSON MEMORIAL AWARD The Principal s Leadership & Eric T. Munson Memorial Award is given for Academic Excellence and Exemplary Leadership to the Student Council President. JESSICA BRINKER PRINCIPAL S CHOICE ART AWARD The Principal s Choice Award goes to an outstanding art piece or pieces. The works are chosen by the principal that will be hung permanently in the school. HANNAH MEGAN Picco Fine Arts Scholarship This scholarship is awarded in memory of the Picco family to an art student. The amount is $500 and is a one-time award. This year s Picco Fine Arts Scholarship is awarded to: SONIA LEE Page 15 of 18

16 HELEN KERWAN MAISAL LEADERSHIP AWARD Helen Kerwan Maisal started boarding at the school in the fourth grade. She lovingly served the school and her fellow students as class president for four of those years. This award is presented to the senior class president to honor her similar virtue, character and dedication in serving her fellow students. ELIZABETH DODA CHARLES EVANS Mr. Charles Evans was a long-time teacher and staff member at Mount de Sales who was loved by all. This award goes to a student who demonstrates a love of Mount de Sales and the Catholic Church, has shown leadership among peers, and dedication to academic, extra-curricular and spiritual activities. This award is presented to: VERONICA BALICK DAVID B. WILKINS COURAGE AWARD Mr. David B. Wilkins was a teacher at Mount de Sales from He was a great representative of courage as he overcame his own adversities. The recipient of this award is selected by the administration from the entire student body as one who has also shown a great courage. Preference is given to seniors. This year s David B. Wilkins Courage award is given to: LONDON SMITH ST. FRANCIS DE SALES SPIRIT AWARDS 2015 The St. Francis de Sales Spirit Award is given to one student from each class who exemplifies strong school spirit and ability to evoke the spirit and love for Mount de Sales in others. She supports her classmates both in word and in deed. The St. Francis de Sales Spirit awards go to the following students: Freshman Sophomore Junior ISABELLA CHILCOAT PAYSON WISNIEWSKI MARY POPP Page 16 of 18

17 Senior MEREDITH JONES ST. FRANCIS DE SALES FACULTY & STAFF SPIRIT AWARD This award is given to a faculty or staff member who demonstrates a great love for Mount de Sales and the ability to build community. This year we would like to recognize two people. Our first recipient pours herself into all that she does here at Mount de Sales. You may not see her every day, but she is downstairs making sure that everything she does somehow will benefit the most important thing - YOU, the students. After years of love and dedication as a parent and a staff member, we would like to offer the first St. Francis de Sales Faculty and Staff spirit award to: MRS. LARRAINE CLARK The second recipient also pours herself into all that she does here at Mount de Sales. She undoubtedly epitomizes the description noted above. She has a great love for Mount de Sales and its students. She has spent over 15 years building up the mission and spirit of the school by leading both strongly in the forefront and also gently from the background. She does it all, for love of you and after giving out so many of these for so many years, I am sure everyone will agree this recognition is long overdue. This second St. Francis de Sales Faculty and Staff Spirit award goes to.. MRS. JUDI LANCIOTTI YEARBOOK DEDICATION MRS. JUDI LANCIOTTI SALUTATORIAN AND VALEDICTORIAN The Salutatorian is the student who received the 2nd highest academic honor in her class. VERONICA BALICK Page 17 of 18

18 The Valedictorian maintains the highest academic average of the graduating class and is ranked 1st in her class. Hers is the top academic honor. ELIZABETH KOLB MOUNT DE SALES GIRL Each year a senior is chosen by her class and the faculty as Mount de Sales Girl. This girl must witness Christian virtues; she must display loyalty to the values upheld at Mount de Sales. The Mount de Sales Girl is one who practices charity, friendliness, courtesy and service to faculty and students. She is a leader and she always manifests school spirit. THERESE LIPSCOMB Page 18 of 18