Carroll County Residents Honored by Mt. St. Joe's

Four Carroll County residents received special honors when Mount Saint Joseph High School recently held graduation ceremonies for its 2016 Senior Class. Honorees were:

· Zachary Paul Easley (Eldersburg): The Charles M. Connor, Sr. Award for Excellence in Computer Science

· Jeffrey Thomas Rodgers (Finksburg): The Dr. William L. Knell Award for Excellence in Science

· Max Allen Rogers (Mount Airy): The Brother Dominic O’Connell, CFX Award for the Most Improved Student

· Bryan Vincent Costabile (Sykesville): The Brother Eugene Lyons, CFX Award for Outstanding Gentleman, Scholar, and Athlete

“The Class of 2016 is one of the most impressive classes in the Mount’s recent history,” says George E. Andrews, Jr., the school’s President and Chief Executive Officer. “They truly personify our school’s commitment to building boys into men who matter.”

According to Mr. Andrews, Mount Saint Joseph’s 2016 graduating class had a combined average GPA (grade point average) of 3.55 (out of 4). In addition, nearly two-thirds of the graduates are receiving college scholarships, which together total $24.6 million.

Mount Saint Joseph is a Catholic, college-preparatory school for young men sponsored bythe Xaverian Brothers. Faithful to the tradition of Xaverian education, Mount Saint Joseph strives to be a community of growth and learning characterized by enduring personal relationships, an emphasis on spiritual formation, a challenging academic program, and a commitment to justice and peace.

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