2024 Graduate Awards
At Saint Gregory’s, we take immense pride in providing our students with an exceptional education. As with every year, at this year’s graduation, we reflected on the SGS journey of our eldest students and sent them off to the next chapter of their academic paths. It brings us great joy to witness our students consistently excel beyond our doors, with every single one of them advancing to higher education at colleges or universities. This accomplishment not only assures us of their success but also resonates with their lifelong ambitions, paving the way for fulfilling careers ahead.
The Eighth Grade Awards hold a special place in our annual graduation ceremony, marking a tradition where our faculty acknowledges the dedication and achievements of our oldest students as they transition to the next phase of their educational journey.
Below, we proudly present this year’s deserving award winners:
Most Improved Award
Austin
"He has shown desire and determination in the classroom, on the soccer field, basketball court, stage, hallways. He has set goals. He has used his planner, followed up on loose ends, He has shown discipline and commitment to his responsibilities. It was a half court shot - running around the gym - pointing to the sky - all his friends chasing him to hug him!"
Catha Sheer Britton Award for Community Service
Ayaan
"He is respected by younger students; one who wrote about him on his final exam - He wrote that: He is someone who always has my back - he listens without interrupting, he makes me feel better, and gives great advice."
The Virginia Kopp Award for Excellence in English
Eden
"She treats literature with care and thought. She reads with advanced fluency and comprehension. She ponders deeper meanings and sees connections. She interprets symbols and finds guiding themes. Words, sentences chapters and stories are precious in her hands "
Fernandez Family Award for Spanish
Julia
Jacqueline A. Mauro Award for Excellence in Fine Arts (Visual Arts)
Peter
"This student dares to try new things. They are unbothered by the unfamiliar and they demonstrate a curiosity with regard to new mediums. They are authentic in their work, consistently offering a unique perspective and that 'bit of something extra' to each of their pieces to make it truly theirs."
Jacqueline A. Mauro Award for Excellence in Fine Arts (Musical Arts)
CJ
"Ray Charles said, 'Music is to me like breathing. I don’t get tired of breathing, so I don’t get tired of music!' I watched as the minutes of recess ticked by and still it would not be enough time spent with his beloved instrument."
Jacqueline A. Mauro Award for Excellence in Fine Arts (Musical Arts)
Austin
"This student has been musical from the very beginning. Like any composer or producer, he often worked on his creations independently and without the public pomp and circumstance. Recently, he declared that he had written about a hundred short songs a couple years ago."
Robert M. Thomas Award for Excellence in Computer Science
Tao
"I hope to one day read that their coding and programming broke barriers, or that their algorithms helped cure disease, or maybe one day in the not-so-distant future, I’ll be at a movie theater to watch how their technological innovations led to the world’s latest blockbuster Spiderman movie."
Anne Smith Maloy Award for Excellence in Catholic Studies Award
Grace & Julia
"Our recipients consistently showed how dependable, insightful, dedicated, humble, and compassionate they are not just this year, but in years past as well."
Faculty Award for Excellence in Research and Rhetoric
Eden
"Our students produced a gaggle of essays and book and film reviews, not to mention a very demanding and complex 'Final Research Project,' which is a 12 to 15-page original research paper. Based on the quality of writing, thoroughness of research, evidence of critical thinking, topic selection, and a hundred other incidentals there’s no way you will not be impressed with what they’ve achieved--achieved because of Saint Gregory’s faculty’s collaborative efforts to have your children be the best critical thinkers and effective communicators they can be."
Parents' Association Award for Sportsmanship
Jaiden & Evan
"I know of no two students more deserving of an award about being a good teammate, listening to others, and leading others than these two candidates."
Faculty Award for Academic Excellence
Evan
"Never have I met a student who cared so deeply about the 'Why' in my classes; never stop asking why. Congratulations, and may the beacon of your scholarship and devotion to learning never diminish."
Board of Trustees Award for the Spirit of Saint Gregory's
Grace
"As you move on and become a leader in the world, carry with you the strong foundation of learning, achieving and growing from Saint Gregory’s School and know that we are all thankful for the spirit which you gave to us throughout your years here!"
As we reflect on the memorable moments of our 2024 graduation ceremony, we are filled with pride and excitement for the bright futures ahead for our students. The Eighth Grade Awards serve as a testament to each student’s unique strengths and talents, encouraging them to strive for even greater accomplishments in the future. We hope that these awards will remain cherished memories for our students as they journey towards success.
A heartfelt thank you to all the family members and friends who joined us for this year’s ceremony. Your presence made this milestone event even more special, and we are grateful to have shared this proud moment with you.
Relive this year’s graduation by browsing through some of the best moments captured in our flickr photo album.
