OLC graduates 45 in the Class of 2010
Saint Jude Church was filled with happy graduates and proud family and friends on Friday, June 4 as the Class of 2010 moved on to high school.
Forty-five former eighth-graders received their middle school diplomas in a ceremony officiated by Fr. Tom Brooks, Fr. Johnathan Schmoldt, Msgr. Bruce Allison and Msgr. Richard Sullivan. Also paricipating were Principal Patty Landenberger and eighth-grade teacher Mr. Mark Eisert.
Student graduation speakers included:
- Da’Zhae Jennings
- Alyson Franz
- Brittany Grimm
- Andrew Hutzel
- Destiny Abel
- Lily Holder
- Abigail Fessler
- Nicholas Donovan
- Marialana Montefiori.
Singers were Claire Pomorski, Makenzie Agresti, Miranda Schonthaler and Elizabeth Sweny.
A number of students were recognized for academic successes and outstanding service:
Academic Excellence: Abigail Fessler and Nick Donovan
Male and female graduates who received the highest grade-point average during the Middle School years.
Science: Elizabeth Sweny and Claire Pomorski
Mathematics: Rachel Sorce and Matt Wolf
Social Studies: Andrew Hutzel and Christopher Jiuliante
Language Arts: Destiny Abel
Music: Miranda Schonthaler and Billy Fessler
Art: Brittany Grimm and Emily Glennon
Physical Education: Tony Chiarelli and Victoria Mayer
Religion: Da’jhae Jennings and Charles Erven
Mandarin: Forest List
Computer: Rachel Sorce and Austin Kanonczyk
Christian Witness Award: Miranda Schonthaler and Charles Erven
Presented to the Our Lady’s Christian students who exemplify the gospel values through their words and actions.
Service: Brittany Grimm and Andrew Hutzel
Presented by the OLCS faculty and staff present to the graduates who have shown outstanding service to their school community.
The CLASS Spirit Award: Claire Pomorski, Abby Fessler and Billy Fessler
Presented to the boy and girl of the eighth grade class who were selected by their classmates for the outstanding qualities of honor, scholarship, courage, and leadership.
Scholarships
- Margaret Mascharka: Alumni scholarship to Villa Maria Academy
- Claire Pomorski: Art scholarship to Mercyhurst Prep
Legacy Award
The Legacy Award recognizes graduates whose parents are also alumni of Our Lady’s Christian School.
- Rocco Agnello and Christina Agnello, Class of ‘81
- Charles Erven and Bob Erven, Class of ‘85
- Amanda Grab and Harry Grab, Class of ‘69
- Daniel McLaughlin and Lisa Mclaughlin, Class of ‘83
- Claire Pomorski and Terri Pomorski, Class of ‘74
- Meghan Sweny and Tim Sweny, Class of ‘78
- Elizabeth Sweny and Matt Sweny, Class of ’78 and Sherry Sweny, Class of ‘81
Congratulations to all graduates of the CLASS OF 2010!
