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.