The President’s Education Awards for Achievement and Excellence.

The President’s Outstanding Academic Achievement Award recognizes students with a GPA 3.0 to 3.49.

The President’s Outstanding Academic Excellence Award recognizes students with a GPA of  3.50 and above.

Outside Scholarship Awards

Wells College 21st Century Leadership Award
This scholarship of $40,000 is awarded to an exemplary student who has demonstrated the characteristics of ethical leadership, trustworthiness, self-confidence and intellect.

For outstanding contributions as a student and a leader this year’s recipient is: Courtney Lanasa ‘14

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute: Rensselaer Medal Award
This medal is awarded to a junior to recognize her superlative academic achievement and to motivate the student toward a career in science, engineering, and technology. This $15,000 per year merit scholarship is guaranteed for four years if the student applies and is accepted at Rensselaer. 

This year’s recipient is: Abigail Borowy ‘14

Saint Michael’s College Book Award for Academic Achievement
Recognizes an outstanding student who demonstrates a commitment to volunteerism and leadership in her community. 

This year’s recipient is: Monica Perumattam ‘14

University of Rochester: Bausch & Lomb Honorary Science Award
Recognizes outstanding achievement and superior intellectual promise in the field of Science. 
This $30,000 scholarship is guaranteed if the student applies and is accepted to Rochester University. 

This year’s recipient is: Monica Perumattam ‘14

University of Rochester: Frederick Douglas & Susan B. Anthony Award
Recognizes outstanding commitment to social justice and dedication to continuing her unfinished life’s work. 
This $30,000 scholarship is guaranteed if the student applies and is accepted to Rochester University. 

This year’s recipient is: Savannah Zittle ‘14

University of Rochester: George Eastman Young Leaders Award
Recognizes outstanding academic achievement and leadership. This $30,000 scholarship is guaranteed if the student applies and is accepted to Rochester University. 

This year’s recipient is: Abigail Dohmeier ‘14

Academic Excellence Awards

Department of Art and Music

Advanced Studio Art 1: Abigail Dohmeier

Multicultural Art Appreciation 1: Elizabeth Lelonek

Sculpture and 3D Design:  Erica Stemski

Intermediate Studio Art:   Megan Morales

Symphonic Band:        Joelle Clay

Concert Choir:  Hailey Ibberson

Piano:   Simone Gaither

Guitar:   Miranda Merkley

Basic Studio Art: Anna Gruebl

World Language

Spanish III:      Nicolette Matsangos

Highest Average in Spanish IV:    Jennifer Klapka

World Languages:  Kirstan Brown

Spanish:    Maria Souranis

French II: Sarah Nakasone

Honors Spanish l: Sarah Perumattam
 
CP Spanish l:   Gabriella LoPresti

French l:  Arnelle Fonlon

English

Advanced English Language and Composition: Abigail Dohmeier

Literature of the English Speaking People: Elizabeth Lelonek

American Literature:   Jessica Schultz

Literature/Composition 9:  Abigail Sarnecki and Sarah Perumattam      

Reading  9:      Brionna Harvey

Mathematics

Pre-Calculus:  Monica Perumattam

SAT Prep:      Autumn Aaron
      
Algebra ll: Melanie Humeniuk

Honors Geometry:  Hannah Lindsay 

Geometry: Mickayla La’Cour

Algebra 1B:  Amy DiMarino

Honors Algebra 2:   Megan Beck

Algebra l:     Gabriella LoPresti

Algebra 1A:   Kasidee Leybold

Science

Honors Physics:  Monica Perumattam

Conceptual Physics:   Autumn Aaron

Anatomy & Physiology:  Autumn Aaron

Environmental Science:   Faith Rico

Honors Chemistry:  Laura Arvin

CP Chemistry:  Monica Stemski

CPA Chemistry:   Schai Williams

Honors Biology:   Shannon Czapla

CP Biology:  Ashlynn Hodge

CPA Biology:   Kasidee Leybold

Conceptual Physics:   Abigail Timmel

Social Studies

AP Government:   Nicolette Matsangos

Government:   Madeline Bussard

U.S. History:      Nicole Sprucebank

AP U.S. History:   Sarah Nakasone

World Civilizations:  Madeline Donnelly

Health

Health:      Shannon Czapla

Technology

Web Design:  Kimberly Shelley

Computer Applications:   Gionna Maria

Advanced Computer  Applications: Amber Jenkins

Engineering: NASA Curriculum:  Jessica Schultz

Digital Photography:  Erin Bovee

Theology

Maya Cook

Courtney Lanasa

Sarah Nakasone

Nicole Price

Abigail Sarnecki

Engineering/Technical

Computer Engineering:  Monica Perumattam

Introduction to Computer Programming: Abigail Borowy

Introduction to Engineering:  Abigail Timmel

Leadership Awards

Our mission challenges each of us to responsible leadership.  These awards are presented to the young women who have been recognized by the club, organization, or activity moderator as exemplary models of responsible leadership.

Student Council-Faith Rico

Ambassadors-Courtney Lanasa

Fall Musical-Sarah Lohrfink

Spring Drama-Gina Rinaldi

National Art Honor Society-Abby Dohmeier

FOCUS-Elizabeth Stachlinski

Library-Casey Manlove

Nurses Club-Claudaya Hood-bey
                     Christine Gower

Honor Code Committee-Abby Dohmeier

Sacristan Appreciation Award

Aubrey Briggs
Claudaya Hood-bey
And Courtney Lanasa

*STEM Program Graduates

SCHOLARSHIPS AND GRANTS AWARDED TO THE CLASS OF 2013

Catholic School Scholarship to Cabrini College
Founder’s Grant to Cabrini College
Out of State Grant to Cabrini College
Faculty Scholarship to Stevenson University……………………………..………Sarah Bandell

Catholic High School Scholarship to Marymount University
Freshman Academic Scholarship to Marymount University………….….…Nicole Brickwedde

Saint Francis University Red Flash Co-Curricular Scholarship……………….....Yasmine Byrd

Academic  Scholarship to Shenandoah Conservatory
Global Citizens’ Scholarship to Goucher College……………………………...….Emily Candler

Alumni Scholarship to Goucher College
College Grant to Goucher College
Trustee’s Scholarship to Randolph College
Randolph Grant to Randolph College
STEM Scholarship to Randolph College
Provost Scholarship to Hofstra University
Hofstra Grant to Hofstra University
Dean’s Scholarship to Mount Saint Mary’s University……………….……Julia Cholewczynski

Catholic High School Scholarship to Marymount University
Freshman Academic Scholarship to Marymount University
Dean’s Scholarship to Stevenson University
CEEP Award to Towson University………………………..………........................Stacey Coles

York Heritage Award to York College
Neumann Achievement Grant to Neumann University……………………..…..Jillian Ewachiw

York Heritage Award to York College
Catholic School Scholarship to Cabrini College
Founder’s Grant to Cabrini College
Out of State Grant to Cabrini College
Leadership Grant to Mount Saint Mary’s University
Neumann Achievement Grant to Neumann University…………………...……Gabrielle Favaro

Hood College Grant to Hood College
La Roche Merit Award to La Roche College
La Roche College Grant to La Roche College………………………..….……….Delonna Ford

Academic Achievement Scholarship to Notre Dame of Maryland University……Kellye Henry

Achievement Grant to Neumann University
Neumann Grant to Neumann University……………………….…..…………Giliane Lafontant

Dean’s Scholarship to Elizabethtown College
McDaniel Academic Scholarship to McDaniel College
McDaniel Grant to McDaniel College.……………………………………………..Kelsey Lang

A.J. Drexel Scholarship to Drexel University
Catholic University Academic Scholarship to Catholic University
Provost Award to Towson University
Honors College Award to Towson University
School of Engineering Scholarship to George Washington University
Trustee Scholarship to Mount Saint Mary’s University
Center for Women in Technology Scholarship to University of Maryland
Dean’s Fellow Award to University of Maryland………………..………….…….Megan Lynch

Achievement Scholarship to Gardner-Webb University
Recognition Scholarship to Goldey-Beacom College
Athletic Grant to Goldey-Beacom College
Faculty Scholarship to Stevenson University
Merit Scholarship to Methodist University…………………………………….Kortney Maggard

Notre Dame Award to Notre Dame of Maryland University
Faculty Scholarship to Stevenson University………………………………….……Jessica Mahla

Frostburg Grant to Frostburg State University…………………………….…….Nichola Mathews

Curran Scholarship to Wilson College
College Achievement Grant to Gwynedd-Mercy College …………………….…Molly McElroy

Leadership Grant to Mount Saint Mary’s University
Dean’s Scholarship to Hood College
General Endowment Scholarship to Hood College
Hood Grant to Hood College…………………………………….….…………Ashley Meissinger

President’s Scholar Award to University of Maryland Honors College
Center for Women in Technology Scholarship to University of Maryland
Academic Scholarship to University of Delaware
University Grant to University of Delaware………………….………………Sydney Menikheim

Arcadia University Achievement Award to Arcadia University
Leadership Grant to Mount Saint Mary’s University
La Roche Merit Grant to La Roche College
La Roche College Grant to La Roche College
Pace Incentive Award to Pace University
Pace Grant to Pace University
York Heritage Award to York College
York College Grant to York College……………………………………….…….….Rachel Ohale

Neumann University Grant to Neumann University…………....……..……..Kaliyah Pendergrass

Honors Program Scholarship to University of Delaware
Presidential Scholarship to Honors Program at Elizabethtown College …….Rachael Pilachowski

Johnson & Wales Campus Award to Johnson & Wales University
Johnson & Wales Grant to Johnson & Wales University………………….…..Meleese Pounders

Dean’s Scholarship to Elizabethtown College
President’s Scholarship to Stevenson University
Academic Merit Award to Millersville University………………………………….Ashlee Punte

Elizabethtown College Achievement Award to Elizabethtown College
Global Citizens Scholarship to Goucher College
Academic Tuition Scholarship to Washington College
Leadership Grant to Mount Saint Mary’s University……………..……………….….Sarah Sears

Academic Scholarship to Salisbury University
Trustee’s Scholarship to Stevenson University
Provost Scholars Award to Hofstra University
University Grant to Hofstra University……………….……………………….….Sydnie Sparzak

Presidential Scholarship to Alvernia University
Presidential Scholarship to Elizabethtown College
Faculty Scholarship to Philadelphia University
Presidential Scholarship to Misericordia University
University Grant to Misericordia University
Presidential Scholarship to University of the Sciences
Founder’s Scholarship to St. Francis University…………………………….….…Carolyn Stabile

Academic Tuition Scholarship to Washington College
National Scholarship of Distinction to Michigan Technological University
Merit Scholarship to Florida Institute of Technology……………………………….Raven Stubbs

Pro Christo Scholarship to Geneva College
Center for Women in Technology Scholarship to University of Maryland……Samantha Sullivan

Faculty Scholarship to Stevenson University
York Heritage Award to York College
Presidential Scholarship to Neumann University……………………….……….…Nicole Travers

MSU Scholarship to Montclair University, NJ
Centennial Scholarship to University of Rhode, RI ...................................................Nina Zannino

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Alumna, Kate Grubb Clark '95, was our guest speaker who gave words of inspiration to our students and especially to our seniors. She shared a prayer that she had received from a Jesuit colleague, Fr. James Martin during advent this past year.

WAITING AND WONDERING

Mary, you waited for an answer from the Angel, and you wondered over it when he uttered his mysterious reply.

You waited for nine months before Jesus was born. And in those times you wondered: Can this be true?
As the time of his birth neared, you wondered: Who will my Son be? How will Joseph and I care for him?

As he began his ministry you wondered: What is he doing? Why is he leaving us behind? How is he able to do the things that he does, and say the things he says?

At his crucifixion you wondered again: How can this be, Lord?

The day after his death you wondered: What has happened? What will happen? Where are you, God? In all these times, you wondered, and you waited, for answers.

On Easter Sunday the Answer came to you,in all his splendor.
And you knew. Finally. Fully.

Kate explained that "this season is a time of waiting and wondering. We have waited through the long winter for spring to arrive and the blossoming of flowers and the warm air and sun that touch our face. There were likely times you asked yourself…will it ever get here? Similarly, we are now in a time of great change, many of you personally as you reach this major milestone in life when you graduate from high school. You have waited for grades to see if you passed that test or nailed that paper. Many of you waited to hear if you got into the college you wanted to go to so badly. And even with answers to some of these questions, many questions remain… am I ready? To leave the comfort of these hallowed halls? For what is next for me in life?"

For those freshmen, sophomores and juniors she said, "you may ask if your day will ever get here…that day when you sit in this auditorium in your white cap and gown, ready to take on the world. For those of us who have experienced much of what life offers, good and bad, since our times here in this place, we have also asked ourselves many times what is purpose of all this? When faced with hardship we may ask ourselves, when will this pass? Or in times of elation, we may ask, whether this too will pass, when often we hope that it does not. What gets us through all of this, and much of the uncertainty of life, is patience and wonder. Patience to experience life as it is given to us and the wonder of the realization of God’s plan for each of us. Mary is an amazing example for us to consider throughout our lives. Throughout all her hardship and joy, she took time to listen to her heart. She had the patience to understand that God had a plan for her. She was not always able to see what that plan was, but she knew if she trusted in him, that was the best answer she could get."

Kate mentions, "I have often looked to Mary in my own life in getting through those times of questions and uncertainty. It is not easy. For those who know me, I am not a very patient person, but life has a way of teaching you to be patient. Take time to listen to your heart. Follow the guidance your heart provides you…it knows the way, just like it did for Mary. This can be painful sometimes and other times it can be exciting. Being willing to accept silence and sit in silence to reflect on the questions that life asks you. You will find as you get older this silence is a gift. When it comes time to act, ask for the guidance and grace of Mary to provide you with direction—those little signs/voices that speak to us in the silence of sleep, reflection and prayer, just as the angel Gabriel did to Mary.

Exercise patience in knowing that there is a plan for all of us, that we may not always have the answers to the questions that life asks, but that we must remain open to the process of curiosity and change, and God’s plan for our lives. Change affected Mary in so many ways through her life, in some very poignant and heart-wrenching, and others joyful and inspiring. Through it all she exhibited the grace of patience. Patience is empowering, it is recognizing that life is just as much of a journey as a destination. Don’t rush to get to the destination without understanding the lessons and grace gained from the journey. There is plenty of life to live in every day and so much wonder to behold. Take this advice from my own experience…it doesn’t all have to be figured out now. The answers to to the big and little questions in life are not always given in the time we wish, but be patient with yourself and be patient with God, as Mary was. Live in the present and be thankful for the gifts God has given you. Exercise them everyday. Let your light shine."

She concluded with saying "today in the way I began, with the final words of the prayer from Fr. Martin…

Mary, you waited and wondered, like I do. Lord, help me wait like Mary, with patient confidence.
Help me to wonder like Mary, with trust in your creative power.
Help me to wait, and wonder. In love.
Amen"

The Students of the Year were also chosen: the Junior Student of the Year is Courtney Lanasa, the Sophomore Student of the Year is Jessica Schultz, and the Freshman of the Year is Christina Tobin. All of these ladies were selected by the Interview Committee which is comprised of class advisors, two faculty members appointed by the Principal, President of the Student Council, Vice-President of the Student Council, and Class Executive. These ladies will assist Molly in crowning the Blessed Mother. The Prayer Service and May Crowning will be held on Friday, May 17th at 9:30am.

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In nominating Sydney, Basketball Coach Mulligan Burns said “Sydney was nominated for McCormick's Unsung Hero award because of her work ethic, accountability and because she put the team ahead of herself. Syd understands that being on a team is not just about an individual, it is about a group of individuals working together as one to achieve a goal.”

Sydney recognizes that being on a team is not about notoriety, it is about fulfilling your role to the best of your ability. “Sydney makes sacrifices and works hard to improve herself and her teammates every day. Syd did all of this throughout her high school career and for this I am very grateful.” Burns added.

Along with basketball, Sydney also plays soccer and softball. She will be attending UMBC in the fall as a part of the CWIT (The Center for Women In Technology) program.