
Twenty-four smiling students made their way into St. Bartholomew the Apostle Church at the 2017 Graduation ceremony on Friday, June 9th. Academy Principal, Sister Elizabeth Calello and St. Bartholomew Parish Pastor, Father John Paladino presented the students with their diplomas as proud parents, families, and friends looked on as the students celebrated. Keynote speaker and alumni, Deacon Bob Gurske shared some wise words with the graduates and their families. This year's class was awarded $217,000 in scholarships and will be attended various high schools including Academy for Allied Health Sciences, UCVTS, Bishop Ahr High School, Cranford High School, Mount St. Mary's Academy, North Plainfield High School, Plainfield Academy for the Arts & Advanced Studies, St. Joseph’s High School, St. Peter’s Preparatory School and Union Catholic High School.