Recently, Bishop Timon-St. Jude High School graduated 53 young man, who are distinguished in many areas. Throughout their four years at Timon, they excelled athletically and academically.
Daniel Vogl was named Timon’s Man of the Year. This honor is given to a senior with outstanding academic achievement, character, and leadership. Two Timon teachers, George Tita and Thomas Smith, also received high honors. Tita was named Faculty Member of the Year, for his outstanding grasp of his academic discipline. Smith received the Board of Trustees Franciscan Award, because he displays the spirit of St. Francis in his own life.
This year’s commencement speaker was Christopher Taylor, ‘83, CEO of Mission Essential Personnel in Washington, DC. Michael Drebot and Patrick Gilson delivered the Valedictorian address. Thirty members of the class of 2011 received 152 scholarships. The following students distinguished themselves in their noted disciplines:
Religion, Charles King; English, Patrick Gilson; Mathematics, Michael Drebot; Social studies, Patrick McMahon; Sciences, Patrick Gilson; Spanish, Taylor Nigrelli; Latin, Michael Drebot; Computer science, Robert Johnston; Fine art, Charles Coughlin; Music, Charles Coughlin, St. Clare Award, Joseph Chojnacki; Drama, James Gertz; Excellence in theater production and design, Patrick Gilson; Perfect attendance, Timothy Leahy.
The following students were recognized for their achievements:
Varsity chess team co-captains: Timothy Leahy, Most Valuable Player, and John Nelson, Chess Leadership Award.
Erie - Niagara Scholastic Achievement Recognition Awards: Michael Drebot, Patrick Gilson, and Brian Sullivan.
New York State Bar Association Mock Trial Competition, recognition of excellence: Michael Drebot, Patrick McMahon, and Taylor Nigrelli.
Master Minds Awards: Justin Benham, Michael Drebot, Aaron Gertz, Patrick Gilson, Michael Gospodarski, and Patrick McMahon.
Certificate of Completion of Pro Tools Sound Recording Program: Charles Coughlin, Robert Johnston, Andrew Klimowicz, and Michael Padak.
Emedco Academic Excellence Award: David Scarcello and Brian Sullivan.
Literary Publications Participation Awards, for work on Talisman, Juvenalist, and Tidings: Samuel Connors, Patrick Fahey, Aaron Gertz, Patrick Gilson, Michael Gospodarski, Jacob Jeziorowski, Patrick McMahon, and Brian Sullivan.
State of New York, Office of Comptroller recognizes the academic excellence and civic commitment of Aaron Gertz.
Army Reserve National Scholar Athlete Award: Brian Sullivan.
U.S. Air Force Math and Science Awards: Michael Drebot and Patrick Gilson.
U.S. Air Force Scholar Athlete Awards: David Scarcello and Brian Sullivan.
The following scholarships were awarded: American Red Cross High School Challenge Scholarship, Daniel Vogl; Business First - Independent Health Community All-Star Award, Daniel Vogl; NYS Correctional Officers and Police Benevolent Association Scholarship Award, Sean Fey; NYS Scholarship for Academic Excellence, Michael Drebot, Patrick Gilson, and Brian Sullivan; Peter Karamanos Memorial Scholarship, Michael Drebot; Robert J. Rozeski Memorial Scholarship, Michael Drebot and Patrick Gilson; Charles Cahoon Memorial Award for work on the Juvenalist Literary Magazine, Aaron Gertz; James Fecio Memorial Yearbook Award, for contributions to the Talisman, Michael Gospodarski; Don and Jean McCormick Unsung Hero Award, a leader for the Timon community, Daniel Vogl; and Michael Keefe Memorial Scholarship, a Timon athlete with an interest in community service, Daniel Vogl.
Timon’s class of 1961 was honored for their 50th anniversary at the ceremony as well, with honorary diplomas.
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