Senior Awards, Thursday, May 31, 2012 The President s Award for Educational Excellence for having maintained a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or above at the first semester of senior year and having achieved an 85% in either math or reading on the SATs or ACTs is awarded Katherine Barton Clare Brabson Monica Buccieri Emily Buongiorno Holly Dennis Alexandra DiFabio Erin Dunne Kaitlyn Ferguson Jacqueline Fioravanti Maura Fortino Julia Gallagher Kathleen Gallagher Nicole Giletto Sarah Gloninger Jennifer Grugan Caitlyn Ibrahim Katrina Keating Caroline Kelly Megan Ketchell Jillian Kupcha Megan Kurtz YoonJi (Kelly) Lee Courtney Lewis Emily Lunardi Shannon Magee Bridget Merenda Delia Moran Erin Murphy Monica O'Hara Moira Pannepacker Kaitlin Peck Santina Pescatore Grace Rothrock Brigid Squilla Laura Stephens Alexandra Sullivan Jacqueline Uveges Kathryn Welliver Courtney Whelan The President s Award for Educational Achievement is presented to the following students for having shown outstanding educational growth, improvement, commitment or intellectual development in their academic subjects. These students were chosen by the faculty for working hard and giving their best effort in school: Amanda Alvarez Gemmika Champion Jonisa-Niani Davis Felicia DeRita Maeve Haney Reina Hardee Emily Hughes Kate Knebels Mary Lastowka Gabrielle Mazza Amber Neher Elise Nowak Gemma Ochman Brianna Protesto Madeline Ratfield Taylor Regester Caroline Theveny Nellie Willcox Perfect Attendance for the past two (2) years is awarded Bridget Merenda, Santina Pescatore, and Megan Zak
Senior Awards presented at Graduation, Sunday, June 3, 2012 The Excellence Medal for the Highest Cumulative Achievement is awarded The Excellence Medal for the Highest Achievement in the study of Art is presented Leila Nation Melendez Honorable Mention: Monica O Hara The Excellence Medal for the Highest Achievement in the study of English is presented The Sister Elizabeth Carroll Award for the Highest Achievement in the study of French is presented Honorable Mention: Caitlyn Ibrahim The Excellence Medal for the Highest Achievement in the study of Latin is presented Megan Zak Honorable Mention: The Excellence Medal for the Highest Achievement in the study of Mathematics is presented Honorable Mention: YoonJi (Kelly) Lee The Excellence Medal for the Highest Achievement in the study of Music is presented Kaitlin Peck Honorable Mention: The Excellence Medal for the Highest Achievement in the study of Science is presented Honorable Mention: The Excellence Medal for the Highest Achievement in the study of Social Studies is presented Honorable Mention: Katrina Keating The Excellence Medal for the Highest Achievement in the study of Spanish is presented The Excellence Medal for the Highest Achievement in the study of Theology is presented
In recognition of their academic excellence, students in the top 3% of the class at the end of the first semester were recognized at the Honors Convocation of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. The students representing Merion Mercy Academy this year were:,, Katrina Keating, and The following students have achieved a general average of 4.0 or higher in each of four consecutive years: Monica Buccieri Kellie McClatchy Megan Zak Letters of Commendation from the National Merit Scholarship Corporation have been awarded to the following students: YoonJi (Kelly) Lee The following student has received recognition as a National Merit Scholarship Semi-finalist: Caili Guilday The following students have received recognition as National Merit Scholarship Finalists: was selected as the winner of the National Merit Nelson F. Peterson Scholarship, sponsored by Hoffmann-La Roche, Inc. was selected as the winner of the National Merit AmerisourceBergen Corporation Scholarship. Recognition as a Finalist in the National Achievement Scholarship Program has been awarded Shannon Dixon Recognition as an Outstanding Participant in the National Achievement Scholarship Program has been awarded For her creative eye both in photography and page design, and for her passion for the arts, the 2012 Image Explosion award has been presented Caitlyn Ibrahim Honorable Mention: Marcelene Sutter In recognition of and appreciation for her dedicated service to The Meriannal as editor-in-chief, an award has been presented Courtney Lewis Honorable Mention: Allison Mangan
In recognition of and appreciation for the time and talent they dedicated to The Ricordia as co-editors, awards have been presented Lana Sikahema and Melissa Teixeira Honorable Mention: Alexandra Sullivan Outstanding Scholar-Athlete Awards have been presented Katrina Keating and Perfect Attendance for all four (4) years has been awarded Sarah Gloninger Alora McDonnell Through the years, the Sisters of Mercy have honored people who have had the courage to face life s challenges with courage, grace and dignity. One member of this class has shown extraordinary courage in her strength of character, her motivation to achieve, her humility to accept difficulties and her compassionate heart. Recognizing the spirit of Catherine McAuley in this student, we present the Tender Courage Award Jacqueline Fioravanti The Irish claddagh is a symbol befitting the cultural heritage, corporal works, and spiritual legacy of Catherine McAuley, foundress of the Sisters of Mercy. Often as an adornment to a ring, the claddagh depicts a pair of hands holding a heart topped by a regal crown. These three elements form a kind of trinity: the heart, it can be said, represents hospitality and compassion; the hands: service and care; the crown: leadership and fidelity to one s cause. Here at Merion Mercy Academy we celebrate the ways in which these symbols similarly embody our students exceptional character and achievement. Today we honor three graduating seniors, in particular, who have been recognized by their peers and their teachers as demonstrating personal qualities in keeping with one of each of the claddagh s special features. The Heart of Mercy Award is presented to a graduating senior who exemplifies the essence of Mercy. It is an honor bestowed upon the person who has shown continuously that she lives in the spirit of Catherine McAuley, offering time, effort, talent and compassion to ensure a better life for her peers. Mercy is doing and acting out of love, believing in it and living it. The person receiving this award is recognized for her commitment to the values of the Gospel and her example of acting with Mercy in the name of God. By an overwhelming nomination from the faculty and seniors, the Heart of Mercy Award is presented this year Emily Buongiorno The Service Award is presented to a graduating senior in acknowledgment of her demonstrated spirit of servant leadership. While meeting her academic requirements, this student has also responded generously to the Gospel call to action. Dedicating herself to easing the burdens of those in need, this young woman has shown exceptional commitment to the core value of living mercy and seeking justice through her volunteer efforts with MMA-sponsored projects and/or community-based programs. By an overwhelming nomination from the faculty and seniors, the Service Award is presented this year Julia Gallagher
The Loyalty Award is presented to a graduating senior who has demonstrated extraordinary loyalty and pride in being a member of the Merion Mercy school community over the past four years. She embodies the Academy s mission to educate the whole person through her own academic and personal excellence. Beyond the moment, she always sees the bigger picture of what it is to represent the ideals of Merion Mercy, demonstrated through her courage to speak and work on behalf of her school community. She acts with conviction and integrity in all she does, and she understands the importance of being a woman of Mercy. By an overwhelming nomination from the faculty and seniors, the Loyalty Award is presented this year Moira Pannepacker