RECAP: 2024 ANNUAL AWARDS
Monarchs of the Month
This morning’s Awards began by recognizing all students who have been honored over the course of the year as a Monarch of the Month recipient. A full list of these students can be found here. Our final Monarch of the Month announcement for the month of May is planned for after School Mass on May 29th.
Citizenship Awards
Grade level Citizenship Award pins were awarded to the following students:
| 1P | Sammy C. |
| 1N | Sophie R. |
| 2R | Nora Pa. |
| 2KR | Nora Pe. |
| 3O | Clare B. |
| 3T | Stella Ann P. |
| 4T | Julia H. |
| 4C | Riessen K. |
| 5B | Maggie H. |
| 5D | Shep T. |
| 6D | Giulia B. |
| 6B | Caroline N. |
| 7H | Ella K. |
| 7B | Reagan C. |
| 8S | Cian Y. |
| 8H | Frankie B. |
The following World Language students were also awarded Citizenship pins:
| 2nd grade | 4th or 5th grade | Middle School | ||
| French | Girl | Audrey S. | Anne Gray B. | Trinity L. |
| Boy | Jorge L. | Sam M. | Remy M. | |
| 1st grade | 3rd or 5th grade | Middle School | ||
| Spanish | Girl | Kate D. | Victoria E. | Mary Catherine V. |
| Boy | Cable S. | Andrew H. | Timmy D. |
Finally, Resource teachers awarded Citizenship pins to the following students:
| 1st or 2nd grade | 3rd, 4th, or 5th grade | Middle School | ||
| Art | Girl | Evelyn B. | Elisabeth J. | Rennie Y. |
| Boy | Henry S. | Ethan U. | Landon C. | |
| Library | Girl | Kamryn J. | Elena B. | Evie U. |
| Boy | Julian K. | Hunter D. | Hank E. | |
| Music | Girl | Hannah C. | Rosemary W. | Bella D. |
| Boy | Henry S. | Jack K. | Carter B. | |
| PE | Girl | Willa W. | Beanie M. | Sarah L. |
| Boy | James W. | Elias G. | Whittaker W. | |
| Technology | Girl | Nora T. | Nezzie B. | Becky S. |
| Boy | Zain K. | Emori M. | Henry K. |
The following students were recognized for Foreign Language achievements:
National French Exam
Honorable Mention
7th grade – Lainie S.
8th grade – Avery B., Carter B., Frankie B., Grace C., Ella F. and Matthew V.
Bronze Medals
8th grade – Fiona B., Sophia N., Cadhla O., Sophia V., Kristofer V.
Silver Medals
7th grade – *Reagan C., Hank E.
8th grade – Remy M., Rennie Y.
Gold Medal
8th grade – *Anna H.
*Both Reagan and Anna scored 100% on a portion of the National Exam.
Spanish Language Achievement & National Spanish Exam Awards
Notable Improvement – James C., Landon C., Ty D., Piper P., Colton S., Bo T.
Honorable Mention
7th grade – Nicholas B., Jacob C., Mary G., Giulia G., Andy G., Lucy H., Ward H., Raegan M., Allison N., Easton R., Anna S., Owen S., Sydnee S., Stephanie U.
8th grade – Olivia B., Alejandro C., Matthew C., Savannah E., Luke P., Anna P., Caleb T.
Bronze Medals
7th grade – Blake B., Ellie C., Bella D., Will E., Ella K., Brendan L., Ben L., Leo W.
8th grade – East B., Leona B., Camilla C., Tomothy D., George F., Samuel G., Priya W.
Silver Medals
7th grade – Hanna D., Meadow D., Ryan F., Anabelle G., Julia P., Dhruv P., Jonathan R.
8th grade – Kate B., Becky S., Cian Y.
Gold Medals
7th grade – Sydney D., Mary Catherine V., *Sarah L.
*Sarah was also recognized for receiving a perfect score on the National Spanish Exam.
First & Second Honors Recognitions
Students were asked to stand if they had achieved First or Second Honors distinctions during one or multiple grading periods this school year. First Honors denotes a 93% or higher in all academic subjects and a B or higher in all resource classes. Second Honors denotes an 88% or higher in all academic subjects and a B or higher in all resource classes.
Spelling Bee Winner Recognitions
8th grade – Kristofer V., Caleb T.
7th grade – Reagan C., *Leo W.
6th grade – Sophia R., Emme S.
5th grade – Will H., Joseph B.
4th grade – Dylan T., Julia H.
3rd grade – Braeden L., AJ S.
*Leo W. was our school-wide winner who went on to represent our school at the Diocesan Spelling Bee.
Athletic Achievement
Our community is extremely proud of our students’ athletic achievements as well as parental support and volunteerism throughout the year. Click here to read our AD, Mr. Schaefer’s thoughtful recap and commentary on the 2023-2024 sports season!
Student Recognition for Service Hours
Middle School students were asked to stand if they completed 20 hours of community service. Many students exceeded this minimum requirement logging up to 50 hours over the course of the year! 8th graders were also recognized for having completed their capstone Community Service Projects.
Scholarship Awards
Dillard Memorial Scholarship Award – Henry K., Emily B.
Hazel Lewane Scholarship Award – Kiera W.
Faculty & Staff Acknowledgements
The entire community applauded SMCS Faculty and Staff members for their “dedication, creativity and boundless grace.” We also bid a collective thank you and farewell to faculty members who are either taking a break from their careers, moving on to new chapters or reaching long awaited milestones.
At the end of the ceremony, Mrs. Reardon was again honored for receiving the St. Mary’s 2024 Excellence in Catholic Education Award and applauded for her 18 years of service to our school community. She was presented with a framed watercolor print created by St. Mary’s alumni and local artist, Erin Buckley.
We look forward to celebrating her retirement from full time teaching and her future contributions in a part time capacity next school year!
