Devon Prep Students Named 'Distinguished Scholars'

The Archdiocese of Philadelphia will honor their academic scholars at the upcoming 37th Annual Academic Honors Convocation at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul, they announced recently in a news release.

Students from several private Catholic schools around Montgomery County will be recognized.

The event will take place on Tuesday, May 24 at 6:15 p.m.

The students, who are ranked in the top 3% of their senior class, will be honored for their academic success and dedication to their studies. This year 149 students are included in the elite group according to their cumulative ranking at the end of the first semester of their senior year, the Archdiocese said.

“The Class of 2016 distinguished scholars and their families have many achievements to celebrate. The Archdiocesan Academic Honors Convocation gives us the opportunity to highlight those achievements,” said Maureen McDermott, Superintendent for Secondary Schools.

Stephen Anderson, a senior from Bishop Shanahan High School is this year’s student speaker. Stephen will address those in attendance after all students have received their medals.

Christopher Mominey, Chief Operating Officer and Secretary for Catholic Education, will deliver closing remarks.

Those individuals with asterisks after their names are in the Connelly Foundation Neumann Scholars Program. Initiated in 1995, this scholarship program identifies academically talented eighth grade students through an independently administered competitive examination and provides four year scholarships to attend any Archdiocesan high school.

Here is a list of all Chester County students recognized:

Bishop Shanahan High School
Salena Ringenbach*
James Hennessy*
Stephen Anderson*
Gabrielle Gilbertson
Matthew Holowsko
Conor Waldt
Cosette Vincent
Andrew Johnson

Devon Preparatory School
Alexandru Damian
Sean A. Fulmer
Shyamal B. Patel

Malvern Preparatory School
Jack A. Buttimer
Benjamin J. Yankelitis
Matthew E. Kropiewnicki

Villa Maria Academy High School
DanaRose Negro
Olivia N. McCloskey
Colleen C. Rohr