On Saturday, June 6th, the St. Joseph School Class of 2020 held their graduation ceremony following a special 1:00 PM Mass in St. Joseph Basilica. Twenty-five 8th Grade students were recognized by their Home Room Teacher, Mary Ann Weaver. Each 8th Grade student received a St. Joseph School Graduation Certificate as well as recognition for their academic excellence and participation in clubs and organizations. Toriana Baldassari: End of Year Honor Roll – Credit, Drama Club, LEGO Robotics; Peter Barbale: End of Year Honor Roll – Honors; Robert Broden: End of Year Honor Roll – Honors, Drama Club, Math Club & Math Olympiad Trophy for being the highest individual scorer at St. Joseph School, Student Council Vice President; Sophia Buffone: End of Year Honor Roll – Honors, Children of Mary, Drama Club; Bridget Carrascal: Drama Club and School Band; Roksana Chruslicka: End of Year Honor Roll – High Honors, Certificate of Achievement is Social Studies, Math Club; Riana Conlon: End of Year Honor Roll – Honors; Kyleigh Czechowski: End of Year Honor Roll – Honors, Perfect Attendance, Altar Server; Jack Dooner: End of Year Honor Roll – Honors, Certificate of Achievement in Language Arts and Science, Altar Server, School Band; Shamer Martinez: End of Year Honor Roll – Honors, Certificate of Achievement in Vocabulary; Tessa McCabe: End of Year Honor Roll – High Honors, Certificate of Achievement for overall academic achievement, Drama Club, LEGO Robotics; Noalani Perez: End of Year Honor Roll – High Honors, Drama Club, Math Club, LEGO Robotics; Katrina Piekielniak: End of Year Honor Roll – High Honors, Drama Club, Choir, Math Club; Daniel Gronek: End of Year Honor Roll – High Honors, Certificate of Achievement in Mathematics, Drama Club, Altar Server, Student Council Class Representative Grade 8; Sara Grupposo: End of Year Honor Roll – Honors, Drama Club; Abigail Kibaru: End of Year Honor Roll – Honors; Jordan Kippax: End of Year Honor Roll – Honors, School Band; Matthew Krysinski: End of Year Honor Roll – Honors, Math Club; Kai Lukasek: Principal’s Recognition Award: Dominic Pigeon: End of Year Honor Roll – Honors, Math Club, School Band, LEGO Robotics; Wiktoria Potem: End of Year Honor Roll – High Honors, Certificate of Achievement in Religion, Children of Mary, Drama Club, Math Club; Gracie Scott: End of Year Honor Roll – Honors, Children of Mary, Drama Club; Jacob Sirard: End of Year Honor Roll – High Honors, Certificate of Achievement in Literature, Perfect Attendance since Kindergarten, Drama Club, Math Club, Altar Server; Adrian Sobczak: End of Year Honor Roll – High Honors, Drama Club, Math Club, Altar Server, Student Council President; Jillian Treveloni: End of Year Honor Roll – Honors, Drama Club.
In addition, Headmaster, Rev. Grzegorz Chodkowski and Principal, Michael Hackenson distributed the following awards: Bishop Daniel P. Reilly Book Award – presented to the student who best exemplifies the Bishop’s motto, “In Kindness and in Truth” and who demonstrates qualities of duty, honor, sacrifice, and accomplishment within the school community. The criteria for selection include displaying kindness and truth in everyday life, an enthusiasm for learning, and active involvement in service to the school, community, and church: Daniel Gronek; Josephine P. Nalewajk Christian Witness Award – a distinguished award presented to the student who exemplifies outstanding Christian qualities as well as notable service to the St. Joseph Community. The student’s name is also engraved on a plaque displayed in the school: Kyleigh Czechowski; Sister Mary Valenta Akalski Scholarship Award – given to students who will be continuing their education at a Catholic High School: Toriana Baldassari, Robert Broden, Roksana Chruslicka, Riana Conlon, Tessa McCabe, Katrina Pikielniak, Wiktoria Potem (Marianapolis Preparatory School), Matthew Krysinski and Adrian Sobczak (St. John’s High School); Arthur McLean Scholarship – presented to a student who will be continuing his/her education at Marianapolis Preparatory School: Wiktoria Potem.
Finally, Athletic Director, Joey Boudreau presented the Coach “Reggie” Proulx Memorial Athletic Award. This award recognizes an 8th grade girl varsity basketball player for her dedication, sportsmanship, and commitment. St. Joseph School is proud to announce that the 2020 recipient is Wiktoria Potem. Her name will be engraved on the plaque and prominently displayed at the school. In addition, Mr. Boudreau announced the creation of a new Athletic Award: The Richard J. Skrocki Founders Athletic Award. Mr. Skrocki was instrumental in creating the boys’ basketball program at St. Joseph School in the early 1970’s. He started the team and coached until 1978. In later years, he was also involved in the girls’ basketball program. Mr. Skrocki is a science teacher, as well as Dean of Students at St. Joseph School. He is highly respected by his colleagues and students. The award, named in his honor, will be presented annually to an 8th grade boy varsity basketball player who also exhibits dedication, sportsmanship, and commitment on and off the basketball court. The 2020 recipient is Daniel Gronek. His name will be engraved on the plaque and prominently displayed in the Richard A. Nowak Gymnasium. Congratulations, students!
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