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Valedictorian

GRADUATION

Class of 2021
Valedictorian
Alina Butcher earned the highest overall grade point average in her major subjects during the 7 th and 8 th grades and delivered a Valedictorian address at the graduation ceremony .
Academic Excellence Thirteen 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 from left ): Maggie Marburger , Lowry Cavanaugh , Molly Heffernan , Ellie Sebens . Center : Megan Marburger , Katie Stevens , Alina Butcher , Mia Nienaber , Caroline Ferris . Rear : Nia Jones , Joey Watts , Alex Jarczyk . ( Not pictured : Madison Rueve )
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Jean Kennevan Writing Award
The Jean Kennevan Writing
Award was bestowed
upon Molly Heffernan in
recognition of her creative
writing efforts and abilities .
Louise Helmick Award The Louise Helmick Award was given to Johnathan Breazeale 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
Caroline Ferris 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 Mia Iacobucci 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 .