My first Magazine Villa Voice Summer 2018 | Page 10

Valedictorian

GRADUATION

Class of 2018
Valedictorian
Danny O ’ Grady earned the highest overall grade point average in his major subjects during the 7 th and 8 th grades and delivered a Valedictorian address at the graduation ceremony .
Academic Excellence Seventeen students were recognized for academic excellence by maintaining an “ A ” average in their major subjects during both 7 th and 8 th grades . These students are ( front row left to right ): Samantha Roberts , Isabella McGarvey , Megan Kelley , Claire Coleman , Shea Chamberlain . Next row : Lauren Keith , Olivia Murphy , Kathryn Shaffer , Ann Welling . Next : Karalee Broderick , Kate Ferris , Audrey Kirwin , Claire Ratkey , John Glass . Rear : Harry Albach , Eli Bayer , Danny O ’ Grady .
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Jean Kennevan Writing Award The Jean Kennevan Writing Award was bestowed on Karalee Broderick in recognition of her creative writing efforts and abilities .
Louise Helmick Award The Louise Helmick Award was given to Kathryn Shaffer for demonstrating the Christian virtues that characterized the life of Louise Helmick – kindness , patience , understanding , perseverance , and a genuine caring concern for fellow students and human beings .
Charles J . Sanker Scholarship
The Charles J . Sanker Scholarship to St . Ursula Academy was awarded to Symone Conley because of her exemplary character and sense of responsibility as a student , as well as her love for St . Ursula Villa .
Sr . Mary Oliver Award Claire Coleman received the Sr . Mary Oliver Award for best exemplifying the personal qualities of enthusiasm , dedication to work , a sense of humor , and love of America – all qualities evidenced in the life of Sr . Mary Oliver .