Cyrillian Award Recipient Theresa Constantine

Theresa Constantine is all smiles this summer and for good reason! The proud alum graduated from Deer Park's Saints Cyril and Methodius School in June with more certificates than a girl can hold.

She’s led a rich and fulfilling academic career thus far, getting involved in a wide array of so many of the extracurricular and athletic activities the school has to offer. Theresa has played violin at SSCM for four years and has participated in the NYSSMA Music Festival (New York State School Music Association) twice during her time at SSCM.

Theresa has been very involved in SSCM Parish, as well, volunteering at events like Breakfast with Santa and food collections for Parish Outreach, as well as serving as an altar server at SSCM for the past three years.

Her involvement in SSCM’s Chess Club, Drama Club, performance in SSCM’s Shakespeare Festival troupe and the school’s Cross Country Team have made for a well-rounded experience.

With a $1,000 high school grant in her pocket, Theresa is excited to be attending St. John the Baptist High School in the fall, where she will continue to play the violin in SJB’s orchestra and join the school’s Cross Country Team.

The young lady was on her feet quite a bit at SSCM’s Awards Ceremony, earning a Parents Association Scholarship, an award for Altar Service and one for Excellence in Music. The highlight of the day came when Theresa was named as the recipient of SSCM’s Cyrillian Award, a unique honor for the student hand-selected by SSCM’s Principal, Sister Susan Snyder, and based on all around academics and service. Theresa’s name will be added to the names of former recipients of the honor, on a commemorative plaque, which hangs in the halls of the school for posterity. We wish Theresa continued success and we look forward to her coming back to visit and sharing future successes!