These exceptional students were honoured with the Ottawa Catholic School Board (OCSB) Catholic Graduate Award at their graduation ceremony this year. This collection of awards is given to graduates who serve as shining examples of the Catholic faith, showcasing their commitment through their academic achievements, involvement in school and parish activities, as well as their spiritual and social growth.
Congratulations to all the graduating students who received awards this year. We celebrate every bit of progress you made towards a promising future!
Archbishop Graduate Award
This award exemplifies student dedication to spiritual and social growth within their parish. Each award winner has participated in school and parish events that enhanced the character of their Catholic high school. They have also completed all Ontario Secondary School diploma requirements, including the community service component.
Here are this year’s recipients:
| Student | High School |
|---|---|
| Lindsa Uwanje | All Saints High School |
| Hannah Greer | Holy Trinity High School |
| Melody Berhane | Immaculata High School |
| Jasmine Quintans | Lester B. Pearson High School |
| Kiara Gocan | Sacred Heart High School |
| Gabriel Oteng | St. Francis Xavier High School |
| Michelle Joseph | St. Joseph High School |
| Kevin Bou Dagher | St. Josephine Virtual High School |
| Noah Villeneuve | St. Mark High School |
| Marly Mikhail | St. Matthew High School |
| Javier Delgado | St. Mother Teresa High School |
| Emily Kuchciak | St. Patrick’s High School |
| Léonie Christelle Lado Nguedam | St. Paul High School |
Catholic Graduate Expectations Award
Recipients of this award will receive a certificate and a $1,000 bursary. This award honours a Catholic graduate from each OCSB high school who demonstrates the distinctive expectations defined in the Catholic Graduate Expectations. They have participated in school, community and parish initiatives throughout their high school career, attained a minimum 75% average and completed all the requirements for obtaining an Ontario Secondary School diploma.
Here are this year’s recipients:
| Student | High School |
|---|---|
| Joanne Tran | All Saints High School |
| Cynthia Tan | Holy Trinity High School |
| Malcolm Cantin | Immaculata High School |
| Freddy Mitri | Lester B. Pearson High School |
| (Student Would Like To Remain Anonymous) | Notre Dame High School |
| Emma Miranda | Sacred Heart High School |
| Jack Conlin | St. Francis Xavier High School |
| Morgan Combden | St. Joseph High School |
| Kevin Bou Dagher | St. Josephine Virtual High School |
| Noah Villeneuve | St. Mark High School |
| Jasmine Shehata | St. Matthew High School |
| Arianna De Silva | St. Mother Teresa High School |
| Emily Kuchciak | St. Patrick’s High School |
| Léonie Christelle Lado Nguedam | St. Paul High School |
| Allysah Costain Kangas | St. Peter High School |
| Julia Esber | St. Pius X High School |
Ottawa Catholic Teacher’s Award
To help finance post-secondary education, the Ottawa Catholic Teachers Graduating Student Award is presented to a student in each OCSB High School, Algonquin Achievement Centre, St. John Bosco at Operation Come Home, and St. Mary’s Personalized Learning Centre. To qualify for the award, the recipient must demonstrate a commitment to the principles of Catholic social teaching and social justice throughout their secondary school experience.
Here are this year’s recipients:
| Student | High School |
|---|---|
| Arianna Bennett | All Saints High School |
| Ashley Anofils | Immaculata High School |
| Joshua Milley | Lester B. Pearson High School |
| Mariane Kaly | Notre Dame High School |
| Olivia Verge | Sacred Heart High School |
| Stella Ho | St. Francis Xavier High School |
| (Student Would Like To Remain Anonymous) | St. Joseph High School |
| Sharaphaajan Sivapalan | St. Josephine Virtual High School |
| Bethany Nickerson | St. Mark High School |
| Brigitte Assouma | St. Matthew High School |
| Emma Duplessis | St. Mother Teresa High School |
| Marta Andemariam | St. Patrick’s High School |
| Shane David | St. Paul High School |
| Joey Guercio | St. Pius X High School |
Trustee Service Award
This award is given to a graduating student who demonstrates initiative and leadership through extensive service in high school activities and community or fundraising involvement. They have also completed all the requirements for obtaining an Ontario Secondary School diploma.
Here are this year’s recipients:
| Student | High School |
|---|---|
| Parinita Girish | All Saints High School |
| Abasiofon Etokimo | Holy Trinity High School |
| Valene Musyimi | Immaculata High School |
| Sarah Urquia | Lester B. Pearson High School |
| Deborah Assani | Notre Dame High School |
| Kaitlyn LeBoutillier | Sacred Heart High School |
| Lily Cyr | St, Mother Teresa High School |
| Kalen Tendo | St. Francis Xavier High School |
| Mia Zappavigna | St. Joseph High School |
| Sydney Burland | St. Josephine Virtual High School |
| Hannah McEwen | St. Mark High School |
| Mya Sluban | St. Matthew High School |
| Oghosa Ogbewe | St. Patrick’s High School |
| Corinne Park | St. Paul High School |
| Kani Osiagwu | St. Peter High School |
| Lindsey McBain | St. Pius X High School |
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