Graduation 2015: Donovan Catholic H.S. Senior Awards

Donovan Catholic High School announced the following awards and information about the graduating Class of 2015. All information is from school officials.

There are 183 graduates in the Class of 2015. They have received college scholarships worth $24,713,298.

Valedictorian: Jenna Panek. Salutatorian: Madison Marko

This is the first class graduating as Donovan Catholic, and the 50th graduating class in the history of the school.

Members of the Class of 1966 -- the first graduating class -- were on hand for the celebration.

There is one appointment to West Point: Madison Marko.

One enlistment to the U.S. Army: Ny-eem Calhoun

Student-Athletes who signed NCAA letters of intent:

• Jade Cunningham - Monmouth (track)
• Rebecca Drake - Quinnipiac (softball)
• Kelcy McGeehan - St. Thomas Aquinas (softball)
• Marianna Singer - University of Mass - Amherst (track)

SENIOR AWARDS

Bishop Ahr Award: Sean Manning
Highest, most prestigious award selected by the faculty to the person who most exemplifies the true spirit and mission of Donovan Catholic.

Spirit of St. Dominic Award: Danielle Torre
Established in honor of the sisters who have served the school. The award recognizes an individual who embraces a strong Christian value system, pursuit of learning and dedication to service.

Fr. John Wessel memorial Award: Sean Manning
Recognizes individuals who live and practice their faith through service to the parish community.

Donovan Catholic Spirit Award: Alexander Morte, Nicole SanFilippo
Individuals demonstrating cheerfulness sincerity, courtesy, and school loyalty; all principles found in the school mission statement.

Griffin Award: Domenico DiSalvo, Rebecca Drake
Awarded to two outstanding athletes who demonstrate the qualities of sportsmanship, exemplary character, as well as athletic and academic achievement.

Virtue Athlete of the Year Award: Jade Cunningham, Andrew Picinic
Presented through the school’s virtue Program to individuals demonstrating outstanding virtue through Catholic practices on and off the athletic field.

(PHOTOS, courtesy of Donovan Catholic High School)

1. The Class of 1966 –first graduating class of St. Joseph High School was invited back and honored at this year graduation; the 50th commencement exercise of the school.

2.Valedictorian- Jenna Panek, Salutatorian- Madison Marko

3. Parent Alumni have photos taken with their graduates for our alumni magazine. (Lto R) Michelle Manior Abner ’85 with daughter Summer, Robyn Doran Rizzolo ’78 with daughter Rylee, Tom Murphy ’83 & Kelly Werth Murphy ’84 with son TJ, Dana Sachs Edwards ’85 with daughter Alexandra, and Gary Azzolini ’76 with daughter Lauren.

4. First group of Donovan Catholic

5. Salutatorian Madison Marko showing her next educational destination- West Point.

6. Procession of graduated from Donovan Catholic to St. Joseph church for the 2015 Baccalaureate Mass and Commencement exercise.

7. Choir singing for the Baccalaureate Mass

8. Baccalaureate Mass at St. Joseph Church

9. Graduates ready to receive their Donovan Catholic diploma

10. 2015 Donovan Catholic graduate, Joseph Ferraro receiving his diploma from Fr. G. Scott Shaffer, pastor of St. Joseph Church