Read below the essays submitted for our 2023 Awardees!
Jolie M. Avignone
Daughter of Joseph and Brenda, nee Lutfey, Graduate of Xaverian High School. National Honor Society, National Spanish Honor Society, Principal’s List, First Honors, UFA High School Scholarship Award, English, Biomedical Science and Religion Outstanding Achievement Awards, Xaverian Vocal Scholarship, Chorus and Select Chorus, Dramatics, Book Club, Key Club, Junior Varsity Lacrosse, Varsity Lacrosse, Kairos Retreat. Attending State University of New York, Fashion Institute of Technology, New York, New York.
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Joseph M. Avignone
Son of Joseph and Brenda, nee Lutfey, Graduate of Xavier High School. Second Honors, UFA High School Scholarship Award, Archdiocese Edward Cardinal Egan Scholarship Award, Italian Club, Irish Club, Fishing Club, Ping Pong Club, Dart Club, Referee St Ephrem’s Basketball Youth Program, Junior Varsity Football, Varsity Football, Junior Varsity Lacrosse, Varsity Lacrosse, Xavier Community Service Programs. Attending Loyola University, Baltimore, Maryland.
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Nicholas M. Bruzzi
Son of Maurizio and Patricia, nee Saheed. Graduate of PascackValley High School. National Honor Society, Honor Roll, Varsity Football, Varsity Baseball, Basketball, Peer Mentoring. Attending Rowan University, Glassboro, New Jersey.
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Taylor H. Guglielmetti
Daughter of Phil and Darlene, nee Barbara. Graduate of Benjamin N. Cardozo High School. Dean’s List, Honor Roll, Italian Club, Animal Charity Club, Gymnastics Coach, Varsity Softball Captain. Attending Adelphi University, Garden City, New York.
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Catherine G. O’Connor
Daughter of Cristina Gazzola. Graduate of Immaculate Conception High School, Maria Regina High School. National Italian Honor Society, Honor Roll, Musical Theater, Choral Ensemble, Italian Club, P.A.W.S. Attending State University of New York, Cortland, New York.
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Anne F. Oliva
Daughter of Eugene and Sabrina, nee Repetti. Graduate of New Providence High School. National Honor Society, Italian Honor Society President, Tri M Music National Honor Society, Italian Club President, Peer Servant Team Leader, Music Manager, Our Lady of Peace Church Youth Group Social Media Manager, Select Choir Section Leader and Social Manger, Girls Varsity Golf Team, Model United Nations Member. Attending Fordham University, Bronx, New York.
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Matthew J. McNamara
Son of John and Natalie, nee Rosenberg. Graduate of St. Joseph Hill Academy, Regis High School. Order of the Owl, Speech and Debate Degree of Distinction, Gold Medal National Latin Exam, National Merit Commended Scholar, Dr. Mildred Jefferson Pro-Life Essay Award Winner, Varsity Speech and Debate, Sports Newspaper Editor, Finance Club, Latin Peer Tutor, Grammar School Teacher’s Assistant, Parish Sacristan. Attending Fordham University, Gabelli School of Business, New York New York.
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Mark S. Theriault
Son of Steven and Rosanna, nee Zaccarini. Graduate of John F. Kennedy Catholic Preparatory School. Principal’s List, First Honors, Pre-Calculus Exceptional Student Award, Physical Education Award, Varsity Football, Varsity Lacrosse, Investment Club. Attending Texas Christian University, Fort Worth, Texas.
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