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Melding of academics and values at
Our Lady of Grace form tomorrow’s leaders
H
ow do Our Lady of Grace students
achieve after leaving our building
is a question often asked by
prospective families. Some have concerns
as their child moves from the smaller
environment of a Catholic grade school
to the larger public or private Catholic
high school. These questions are difficult
to answer with empirical data. Alumni
parents and students as well as higher
education teachers and administrators
at both public and private schools tell us
our students are exceptionally prepared
both academically and socially. A search
of any of the public or private school
websites and social media pages will find
our students excelling and participating
in academic clubs and honor rolls, sports,
theater, art, outreach programs, and
music, to name a few. Not only do they
transition well, they become leaders in
their new schools! These schools include
Chartiers Valley, Bishop Canevin, South
Fayette, Canon-McMillan, Upper St. Clair,
Seton LaSalle, Mt. Lebanon, Central
Catholic, Oakland Catholic and more. The
combination of strong Catholic values,
work ethic, and academics taught at Our
Lady of Grace is a recipe for success as
students move on to higher education.
Anthony and Jody Centore are the
proud parents of four exceptional
children: Michael, Class of 2007; Vincent,
Class of 2008; Joshua, Class of 2010;
and Sarah, Class of 2014. They chose to
send their children to Canon-McMillan
High School, and among them are a
salutatorian and a valedictorian. All
three of the boys attained the rank of
Eagle Scout. Michael and Vincent have
chosen careers in medicine, attending
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic
Medicine. Joshua is currently in the
Pathology doctorate program at Case
Western Reserve University. While their
QPAs, research work, publications, and
awards illustrate outstanding academic
achievement, perhaps what distinguishes
them even more is their foundation
of values and commitment to serving
the community. Their service includes
volunteering for the Catholic Charities
Free Health Care Clinic, Meals on Wheels,
UH Rainbow Babies and Children’s
Hospital, Washington County Juvenile
Probation, and Campus Ministry. Most
notable among the many awards is that
Sarah, Joshua, and Vincent were named
Fred Rogers Scholars at St. Vincent’s
“OLG presented to us the most amazing experience
in education. We were introduced to a school whose
approach involved our family, not just our students.
They presented them structure and expectations, and
challenged them to achieve. They did not hold them
back or teach to the average because they knew the
students were capable of far more.”
—Anthony Centore
College. This award is given to students
to pursue endeavors to help children
become confident, competent, and caring
human beings.
Another OLG alumna, from the Class
of 2007, working at DSM Biomedical as a
continuous improvement engineer saw
her calling to have a positive impact on
the lives of many people. Marissa Seybert
chose a major of mechanical engineering.
It was seeing the work of the biomedical
industry that called her to a vocation
that ensures a better quality of life for
thousands of people. In addition to her
work, she mentors young girls and is an
active member in the Society of Women
Engineers. Her volunteer work inspires
girls to be confident in their abilities to
effect positive change in the world.
The melding of Catholic values with
academics sets Our Lady of Grace
students apart and teaches them to rise
above challenges. Every day, elementary-
age students are faced with difficult
choices. Every lesson taught in every
discipline at Our Lady of Grace is rooted in
making choices based on strong Catholic
values. OLG students carry these values
with them forever, and combined with
their talents, OLG alumni are making a
true difference in society.
Success begins at Our Lady of Grace Catholic School!
Invest in your child’s future-for information or to schedule a tour call:
412.279.6611
1734 Bower Hill Rd. Pittsburgh.PA.15243 • www.olgscott.net
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