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Wednesday, 17 June 2009 01:00 |
TOLEDO—Five graduating seniors were recognized with special awards during commencement exercises for Toledo St. John’s Jesuit High School.
The Outstanding Athlete Award is given to a versatile senior athlete who exhibits natural athletic ability, leadership in athletics, respect for his teammates and sportsmanship both on and off of the playing field. Outstanding Athlete of the class of 2009 is Timothy Kynard. A standout player on both the Titan football and basketball teams, he plans to attend the University of Illinois where he has signed to play football.
The St. John Berchmans Award was conferred upon Tom Schoen, who, by the vote of his classmates, is judged to be the outstanding senior. In addition to general excellence, academic achievement, co-curricular involvement, leadership and social awareness, he embodies the Christian ideals modeled by the patron of the school, St. John Berchmans of the Society of Jesus. Tom is to attend Miami University of Ohio and study history and English.
The Spirit Award is given to an outstanding senior who exhibits spirit, determination, courage and love. Farman Pirzada is the recipient. He has exhibited exceptional concern for the betterment of humankind throughout his career at St. John’s, both in and out of the classroom. He contributed conspicuously to school activities, often without recognition. He plans to attend Miami University of Ohio and study diplomacy and foreign relations.
Each year the bishop of the Diocese of Toledo awards the Bishop’s Cross to outstanding seniors, who through their example, service and leadership are notable in living out the Christian commitment. It is an honor central to what it means to be a St. John’s graduate, namely, a man of faith and a man for others. Daniel Lewinski, is the recipient. He is to attend The University of Toledo and pursue religious studies.
Presented under the auspices of the Jesuit Secondary Education Association, the JSEA Award recognizes, “the development of each student’s God given talents to full-measure is a prominent goal of Jesuit secondary education. Its aim, however, has never been simply the acquisition of a store of information and skills or preparation for a career, though these are important in themselves and useful to emerging Christian leaders. The ultimate aim of Jesuit secondary education is, rather, full growth of the person which leads to action - action that is suffused with the spirit and presence of Jesus Christ, the man-for-others.” Zachary Langenderfer, is the recipient. He plans to attend John Carroll University to study science.
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