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GRADUATION
Class of 2019
Valedictorian
Frankie Damiano earned the
highest overall grade point average
in her major subjects during the
7 th and 8 th grades and delivered
the Valedictorian address at the
graduation ceremony. Academic Excellence
Jean Kennevan Writing
Award Louise Helmick Award
The Jean Kennevan Writing
Award was bestowed upon
Ava Heffernan in recognition
of her creative writing efforts
and abilities.
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Twelve 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): Gemma Baldwin,
Ava Heffernan, Elizabeth Cho, Caty Leahy, Catherine Fullen. Next row: Margo Corsig, John David
Sniegocki, Christy Baldwin, Ellie Graham, Frankie Damiano, Sophia Benevides, Grace Wessel.
The Louise Helmick Award
was given to Ben Zobrist 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
Elizabeth Cho 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
Grace Wessel 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.