MARIAN HIGH SCHOOL2019-2020

ACADEMIC AWARDSWednesday, May 20, 2020

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Freshman Awards ............................................ 4

Sophomore Awards ......................................... 8

Junior Awards ................................................. 13

Senior Awards ................................................. 20

Senior Honors Awards .................................. 26

Marian High School challenges students to spiritual and moral growth, academic and physical excellence, and social maturity. As a Catholic community, Marian values the sanctity and individuality of each student and strives to live the example set by Jesus Christ as teacher and servant.-Marian High School Mission Statement

STUDENT BODY OFFICERSBridget Meyers, PresidentGraham Harding, Vice PresidentChristian Njuguna, Secretary & Treasurer

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youthe LordChristare serving.

Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters, since you know for the Lord, not for human masters, since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving.reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving. Colossians 3:23-24

AWARDS

THE MEDAL OF EXCELLENCE Awarded to the student with the highest overall grade in a particular subject area.

THE CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT Awarded to the student with the second highest grade in a particular subject area.

SCHOLASTIC ART AWARDS Presented as Gold Key, Silver Key, and Honorable Mention.

SCIENCE AWARDS & CHOIR AWARDS Earned throughout the school year by students demonstrating special achievement in those disciplines.

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FRESHMAN AWARDS

CLASS OF 2023 OFFICERSLucas Walter, PresidentNicholas Becker, Vice PresidentNaida Kosek, SecretaryJessica Kronewitter, Treasurer

Grace BognarScholastic Art Gold Key for “Backyardigans”

Magdalen BradleyCertificate of Achievement-Intro. to 2D Art

Nicholas BroughCertificate of Achievement-Introduction to Catholicism II

Isabella Carles HilgerScholastic Art Gold Key for “Nature’s Reflection”; Scholastic Art Honorable Mention for “Splatter”

Sean ComanMedals of Excellence-Honors English 9 and Intro. to 3D Art; Certificate of Achievement-Health Boys

Maureen CripeMedals of Excellence-Algebra IB and English 9; Certificates of Achievement-Biology I and Who is Jesus Christ

Samantha DeguczMedal of Excellence-Intro. to 2D Art; Certificate of Achievement-English 9; Scholastic Art Honorable Mentions for “Beach Reverie”, “Summer Cotton”, and “Blind Contour”

The Marian community recognizes that each student is created in the image of God with unique gifts, needs, and abilities. -Belief Statement, Student-Parent Handbook, 2019-2020

AWARDS

Freshman Class | 5

Danna Delgadillo ValdezCertificate of Achievement-English 9

Zachary DeNeveCertificate of Achievement-Honors Algebra I

Zachary Fewell“Does the Quality of the Golf Ball Really Affect Your Play?”-2nd Place in Engineering at the Northern Indiana Science & Engineering Fair; Feynman Award for Enthusiasm and Scientific Curiosity

Nadalyn GerwelsCertificate of Achievement-Honors English 9

Madison HahnMedal of Excellence-Photography I; Certificate of Achievement-Health Girls; Scholastic Art Silver Key for “Reflections”

Sierra HenthornMedal of Excellence-Biology I

Jaxson HundtMedals of Excellence-Introduction to Catholicism I and Secondary PE Boys; Certificate of Achievement-Digital Applications & Responsibilities

Billie JamesCertificate of Achievement-English 9B

Karl JankCertificate of Achievement-Biology I

Kaelynn Kilgore-IvoryScholastic Art Silver Key for “7:55 am”

Mia KingMedal of Excellence-Introduction to Catholicism II

Naida KosekMedals of Excellence-Revelation of Christ and Honors Biology I; “Biodegradable Straws: Which Material is Better?”-1st Place in Engineering at the Northern Indiana Science & Engineering Fair

Anneliese KucelaISSMA District and State Ensemble Level One: Gold

Trace LeliaertScholastic Art Honorable Mention for “Gateway”

Brianne LeopoldCertificate of Achievement-Secondary PE Girls

Patrick LoeschCertificate of Achievement-Secondary PE Boys; Scholastic Art Silver Key for “Disorganized”; Scholastic Art Honorable Mention for “Through the Woods”

Helen MacWilliamsCertificate of Achievement-Latin I; “Bioplastics: Do They Hold up to the Competition?”-1st Place in Earth & Environmental Sciences at the Northern Indiana Science & Engineering Fair

Josue MartinezCertificate of Achievement-Web Design

Grant McCourt“The Effect of Wind Turbine Blade Angles”-2nd Place in Engineering at the Northern Indiana Science & Engineering Fair

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Henry MehlbergCertificate of Achievement-German I

Morgan MinderCertificate of Achievement-Health Girls

Grant MishlerCertificate of Achievement-Introduction to Catholicism I

Teagan MontagueCertificate of Achievement-Photography I; Scholastic Art Gold Key for “The Revealing”

Larissa MoutrayCertificate of Achievement-Algebra IB

Lizbeth NavarreteMedal of Excellence-Spanish I

A’layah NewsomeBernadette Scholars Award; Certificate of Achievement-Secondary PE Girls

Thinh NguyenMedal of Excellence-Algebra I; Certificate of Achievement-Biology IB

Grace O’HaraMedal of Excellence-Secondary PE Girls; Certificate of Achievement-Honors English 9

Bianka OlanCertificate of Achievement-Musical Theater I

Ella OwensScholastic Art Honorable Mention for “Hold On”

Harley PankiewiczMedal of Excellence-English 9B

Isabelle PouyaISSMA District and State Ensemble Level One: Gold

Katherine RobinsonCertificate of Achievement-Drawing I; ISSMA District and State Ensemble Level One: Gold

Yethlanezi Romero-ChimalMedal of Excellence-Spanish II Heritage Speakers

Vanessa Salazar DesantosCertificates of Achievement-Biology I, Choral Chamber, and Spanish II Heritage Speakers; ISSMA District Ensemble Level One: Gold

Layne SchmittMedal of Excellence-Student Publications

Kennedy StackowiczScholastic Art Honorable Mention for “Church Boy”; Certificate of Achievement-Spanish I

Deaglan SullivanMedals of Excellence-Honors Algebra I and Latin I; “Strength of Synthetic Polymers”-2nd Place in Chemistry at the Northern Indiana Science & Engineering Fair; U.S. Metric Association Senior Award

Hannah Tran“A Biodegradable Alternative to Plastic”-1st Place in Earth & Environmental Sciences at the Northern Indiana Science & Engineering Fair

Lucas WalterMedal of Excellence-Health Boys; Certificate of Achievement-French I

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May WestonMedals of Excellence-English 9 Honors and Health Girls; Certificate of Achievement-Honors Biology I; “Are Produce Cleaning Sprays Actually Doing Their Job?”-3rd Place in Biochemistry at the Northern Indiana Science & Engineering Fair

Gabriel Wood3rd Place in Science Olympiad Environmental Chemistry

Jacob YoungMedal of Excellence-Who is Jesus Christ; Certificate of Achievement-Biology I

Emma ZielinskiCertificate of Achievement-Algebra I

Luke ZircherMedal of Excellence-German I; Certificate of Achievement-Revelation of Christ

Samantha Degucz, “Blind Contour,” Regional Honorable Mention, 2019-2020

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SOPHOMORE AWARDS

CLASS OF 2022 OFFICERSDiego Campos, PresidentMarty Weirick, Vice PresidentRose Kavanagh, SecretaryAnne Cataldo, Treasurer

Marian provides challenging curricula to enhance each student’s intellectual, spiritual, moral, and physical growth. -Belief Statement, Student-Parent Handbook, 2019-2020

AWARDS

Elaina AkreMedals of Excellence-Geometry B and Biology IB

Alaina Bell-ClarkCertificate of Achievement-Earth/Space Science

Adrian BeltranMedal of Excellence-English 10B; Certificate of Achievement-Geometry B

Hannah Burch“How are Color, Temperature, and Heat Energy Related?”-2nd Place in Chemistry at the Northern Indiana

Science & Engineering Fair

Hayden CarrascoMedal of Excellence-Entrepreneurship

Madelyn CerneyCertificate of Achievement-Spanish II; “Testing the Antimicrobial Properties of Bromelain from Pineapple on Gram Positive and Negative Bacteria”-2nd Place in Microbiology at the Northern Indiana Science & Engineering Fair; Honorable Mention from the U.S. Navy Office of Naval Research at the Hoosier Science & Engineering Fair; Purdue Agriculture Award; St. Mary’s

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Madelyn Cerney (Continued) College Dineen Award; NIRSEF Award to attend HSEF

Savannah Coburn-McDonaldCertificate of Achievement-German II

Catherine DeLeeCertificate of Achievement-Student Publications

Laura DelgadoMedal of Excellence-French II

Courtney DonndelingerISSMA District Solo Level Two: Gold; “Power Optimization of Electrochemical Reactions”-1st Place Chemistry at the Northern Indiana Science & Engineering Fair

Wiktoria DrapalaMedal of Excellence-World History & Civilization; Certificate of Achievement-English 10; Scholastic Art Honorable Mention for “Modern Reflection”

Elizabeth EwingScholastic Art Honorable Mention for “Love. Lake. Life.”

Taylor FodrocyCertificate of Achievement-English 10B

Hannah FosterScholastic Art Honorable Mentions for “Lovey” and “Mrs. Bouquet”

Alexis GonzalezCertificate of Achievement-Principles of Marketing

Ezekiel GonzalezMedal of Excellence-World History & Civilization; Certificate of Achievement-Chemistry I

Aidan HavertyCertificate of Achievement-French II

Evan HendricksonCertificate of Achievement-Intro. to Emergency Medical Services

Jacob HerzigMedal of Excellence-English 10; Certificate of Achievement-Integrated Chemistry/Physics

Elena HicksISSMA District and State Ensemble Level One: Gold

Thomas Holderbaum3rd Place in Science Olympiad Machines; Scholastic Art Honorable Mention for “Alpaca”

Rose KavanaghMedal of Excellence-Honors Ancient Greek I; Certificates of Achievement-Honors English 10 and Honors Spanish III; “The Effects of Environmental Contaminants on Daphnia obtusa Populations”-2nd Place in Earth & Environmental Sciences at the Northern Indiana Science & Engineering Fair; ISSMA District and State Solo Level One: Gold

Maggie KearnsMedals of Excellence-Honors World History & Civilization, English 10 Honors, Pre-Calculus Honors, Honors Chemistry I, and Latin II; Certificates of Achievement-Honors Geometry and Christ’s Mission Continues; Antifreeze Protein’s and Rearing Temperature’s Effect on Fruit Flies at Upper Lethal Temperatures”-3rd Place in Biochemistry at the Northern Indiana Science & Engineering Fair; Harper Cancer Research Institute Award

Terrace LaneScholastic Art Honorable Mention for “Believe in Yourself”

Alyssa Lieurance“Testing Common Water Bottle Brands for Heavy Metals”-1st Place in Earth & Environmental Sciences at the Northern Indiana Science & Engineering Fair; Association for Women Geoscientists Award; St. Joseph County Public Library Building a Brighter Tomorrow Award

Kapafule LusangaCertificate of Achievement-Advanced PE: Physical Conditioning

Andrea Macias HernandezScholastic Art Honorable Mention

Dominic MarazitaMedal of Excellence-Principles of Marketing

Kerri Mathew“Text Analyzer in Java”-2nd Place in Computer Science at the Northern Indiana Science & Engineering Fair

Zachary MattoonCertificate of Achievement-Earth/Space Science

Lucy McQueenISSMA District and State Ensemble Level One: Gold

Aaron MerrittMedal of Excellence-Integrated Chemistry/Physics

Maura Meyers“Testing the Endothermic Reaction Between Ammonium Nitrate and Water”-2nd Place in Chemistry at the Northern Indiana Science & Engineering Fair

Hannah Foster, Mrs. Bouquet, Regional Honorable Mention, 2019-2020

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Michael MurphyCertificate of Achievement-Advanced Physical Conditioning

Blake ObergCertificate of Achievement-World History & Civilization

Ivan OrtegaMedal of Excellence-Digital Applications & Responsibilities

Sujey OrtizCertificate of Achievement-Geometry

Isabella Perry“Effects of Ocean Acidification on Mussel Shells”-2nd Place in Earth & Environmental Sciences at the Northern Indiana Science & Engineering Fair; American Meteorological Society Senior Award; 4th Place in Science Olympiad Write It, Do It; Scholastic Art Honorable Mention for “The place to be”

Abigail PortoleseScholastic Art Gold Key for “On Repeat”

Elizabeth RheeMedals of Excellence-English 10 Honors, The Paschal Mystery, Christ’s Mission Continues, Drawing I, Geometry Honors, and Honors Spanish III; Certificate of Achievement-Honors World History & Civilization; Scholastic Art Gold Key for “Paradise Found”; Scholastic Art Silver Key for “Tears”; Scholastic Art Honorable Mention for “The British Tea Party”

Mary Rice“BPA Leached into Water from Polycarbonate Plastic When in Different Temperatures”-1st Place in Chemistry at the Northern Indiana Science & Engineering Fair

Carolyn RiveroMedal of Excellence-French I

Kendall SchneiderMedals of Excellence-English 10 and Geometry; Certificates of Achievement-The Paschal Mystery and World History & Civilization

Daniel SchurzMedal of Excellence-Chemistry I

Addyson SlaghISSMA District and State Ensemble Level One: Gold

Hazel SmithCertificate of Achievement-Applied Music/Drumline

Ellie SnyderScholastic Art Honorable Mention for “Artie-cat”

Jane Stapleford“Ballistics of a Potato Cannon”-1st Place in Physics & Astronomy at the Northern Indiana Science & Engineering Fair; Scholastic Art Honorable Mention for “Future”

Mark SteinbergMedal of Excellence-Integrated Chemistry/Physics

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Logan StevensCertificate of Achievement-Latin II

Ethan Szajko2nd Place in Science Olympiad Dynamic Planet; 3rd Place in Science Olympiad Codebusters

Victoria TellezMedal of Excellence-Spanish II

Monica ThomasonMedal of Excellence-Choral Chamber; ISSMA District and State Ensemble Level One: Gold

Kaden TranMedal of Excellence-Photography II; Scholastic Art Gold Key for “Mulan”; Scholastic Art Honorable Mention for “Autumn Dew”

Grace WeaverCertificates of Achievement-Honors Chemistry I and Honors English 10; “Testing CBD Oil with Thin-Layer Chromatography”-1st Place in Chemistry at the Northern Indiana Science & Engineering Fair

Martha Weirick2nd Place in Science Olympiad Boomilever; 4th Place in Science Olympiad Write It, Do It

Adrienne WeyersCertificate of Achievement-Elective PE Weight Training Girls; Scholastic Art Gold Key for “Guarded”; Scholastic Art Honorable Mention for “Coming In”

Adrienne Weyers, “Guarded,” Regional Gold Key, National Silver Key, 2019-2020

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JUNIOR AWARDS

CLASS OF 2021 OFFICERSUriel Calderon, PresidentJoshua Schmidt, Vice PresidentAnika Veldman, SecretaryMark Potts, Treasurer

The Marian community is dedicated to developing students who will become honest, responsible, and respected leaders. -Belief Statement, Student-Parent Handbook, 2019-2020

AWARDS

Nomsa AndedoCertificate of Achievement-Drawing II

Benjamin BalderasMedal of Excellence-Advanced Environmental Science

Seth BeckerMedal of Excellence-Applied Music/Drumline; Certificate of Achievement-Elective PE Weight Training Boys

Maria BennettScholastic Art Silver Key for “Rock’s Eye View”

Andrew BerzaiMedal of Excellence-Junior Composition; Certificate of Achievement-Environmental Science Advanced

Jocelyn BishopCertificate of Achievement-Sacraments

Molly BurnhamISSMA District and State Solo Level One: Gold

Aidan BurnistonMedal of Excellence-Physics

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Regan BurnsMedal of Excellence-Honors Anatomy/Physiology

Veronica CamposCertificate of Achievement-Honors French III

Marcos Cerezo“Creating a Self-Evaluating Test”-3rd Place in Computer Science at the Northern Indiana Science & Engineering Fair; Notre Dame Mathematics Department Award; 3rd Places in Science Olympiad Protein Modeling, Machines, and Codebusters

Colette ClineCertificate of Achievement-Sacraments

Tyler Cybulski“Testing the Effectiveness of Mosquito Traps”-2nd Place in Biochemistry at the Northern Indiana Science & Engineering Fair; NOAA Taking the Pulse of the Planet Award; NIRSEF Award to attend HSEF

Lawrence DaherMedal of Excellence-Introduction to Business; Certificate of Achievement-Honors Latin III

Audrey De JongMedal of Excellence-Life in Jesus Christ; Scholastic Art Gold Key for “Broken”

Delaney DennisonScholastic Art Silver Key for “Tabby”; Scholastic Honorable Mention for “Trinity”

Alex DidionMedal of Excellence-Earth/Space Science; Certificate of Achievement-Junior Composition

Matthew EarleyMedal of Excellence-Advanced Physical Conditioning

Spencer Charles ForslundCertificate of Achievement-Ceramics I; Scholastic Art Silver Key for “The Beef”

Isabella GardiniCertificate of Achievement-Psychology I

William Halt“Self-Healing 3D Printed Prosthetic Thumb”-2nd Place in Engineering at the Northern Indiana Science & Engineering Fair; U.S. Navy/U.S.Marine Corps Award

Kathleen HicksMedal of Excellence-Sacraments; Certificates of Achievement-Honors Spanish IV, Honors Pre-Calculus, Honors Ancient Greek I, and Honors Advanced Science College Credit Chemistry

Gabriella Juarez TejedaCertificate of Achievement-U.S. History

Martin LadwigCertificate of Achievement-Honors German III

Eric Lai“Trypsin Containing Membranes for Protein Digestion”-3rd Place in Biochemistry at the Northern Indiana Science & Engineering Fair

Solomon Letcher“Synthesis of Uranyl Peroxide Crystals”-1st Place in Chemistry at the Northern Indiana Science & Engineering Fair; Yale Science & Engineering Association Award; U.S.

Solomon Letcher (Continued) Navy/U.S. Marine Corps Award; NIRSEF Award to attend HSEF

Michael LoeschCertificate of Achievement-Drawing III; Scholastic Art Silver Key for “Red Panda”; Scholastic Art Honorable Mention for “Guitar in a Room”

Noah MajewskiMedals of Excellence-Honors AP U.S. History and Honors French III; Certificates of Achievement-Honors Algebra II and Honors Advanced Science College Credit Biology; “Mapping the Lethality of Wallenda in Drosophila Mushroom Bodies”-2nd Place in Animal Sciences at the Northern Indiana Science & Engineering Fair; 1st Place in Science Olympiad Water Quality; 2nd Place

in Science Olympiad Boomilever; 3rd Places in Science Olympiad Protein Modeling and Environmental Chemistry

Maximilian Martin“Crystalline and Thermal Analysis of Uranyl Sulfate Minerals”-1st Place in Chemistry at the Northern Indiana Science & Engineering Fair; 1st Place in Science Olympiad Water Quality; 3rd Place in Science Olympiad Ornithology

James MichelCertificate of Achievement-Honors AP U.S. History

Luke MillerMedal of Excellence-U.S. History

Brooke Thornburg, “Spaced Out,” Regional Gold Key, National Silver Key, 2019-2020

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Jennifer NeffMedal of Excellence-Honors AP Junior Composition; ISSMA District and State Ensemble Level One: Gold

Eliana OviedoMedal of Excellence-Algebra II

Yashav PatelCertificate of Achievement-Algebra II

Mark PottsMedal of Excellence-Honors Latin III; Certificate of Achievement-Life in Jesus Christ; “The Effects of Vape Liquid on Tetrahymena thermophila”-1st Place in Microbiology at the Northern Indiana Science & Engineering Fair; South Bend Medical Foundation Award; NIRSEF Award to attend HSEF

Sydney RuffCertificate of Achievement-Musical Theater II

Evan SadewasserMedal of Excellence-Ceramics III

Faith ScherpereelMedal of Excellence-Painting I; Scholastic Art Honorable Mentions for “Turtle” and “Sail”

Joshua SchmidtMedal of Excellence-Honors German III

Scott SchurzMedal of Excellence-English 11; Certificate of Achievement-Algebra IIB

Payton SizemoreCertificates of Achievement-Physics and Photography III; Scholastic Art Honorable Mentions for “Mosaic Flower” and “Vertigo”

Karla SolorzanoCertificate of Achievement-Computer Science Principles; Scholastic Art Honorable Mention for “Spider Smile”; NCWIT Award for Aspirations in Computing: Rising Star

Genevieve SouthScholastic Art Gold Key for “Living in the Moment”

Rebecca StetlerMedal of Excellence-Painting III; Scholastic Art Gold Key for “Self portrait”

Lillian TaylorMedal of Excellence-Photography III

Brooke ThornburgScholastic Art Gold Key for “Spaced Out”; Scholastic Art Silver Key for “At Midnight”; Scholastic Art Honorable Mentions for “Waiting for the Sun”, “Luminescence”, and “Before the Party”

Talia ThorntonCertificate of Achievement-Honors Advanced Science Special Topics Research; “Feeding Modality and Saturation Response in the Jaws of New Zealand White Rabbits”-1st Place in Animal Sciences at the Northern Indiana Science & Engineering Fair; NIRSEF Award to attend HSEF

Emily Tinervia“How Do Gene Expressions Induced by Oxaliplatin Treatment Differ Between Liver and Colorectal Cancer Cells?”-2nd Place in Biomedical Sciences at the Northern Indiana Science & Engineering Fair; 3rd Place in Science Olympiad GeoLogic Mapping; Scholastic Art Gold Key for “Falling Water”

Maria TomlinsonMedal of Excellence-Algebra IIB; Certificate of Achievement-English 11; Scholastic Art Gold Key for “Rico”

Alyssa WebbMedal of Excellence-Honors Advanced Science College Credit Biology; Certificate of Achievement-Honors AP Junior Composition; “The Effect

of Cisplatin Versus Docetaxel on Gene Expression in Triple Negative Breast Cancer”-1st Place in Biomedical Sciences at the Northern Indiana Science & Engineering Fair; Society for In Vitro Biology 11th Grade Award; Harper Cancer Research Institute Award; Scholastic Art Honorable Mention for “Pousada da Fonte”

Genevieve South, “Living in the Moment,” Regional Gold Key, 2019-2020

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Alivia WeisserMedal of Excellence-Algebra II Honors; Certificate of Achievement-Photography II; Scholastic Art Honorable Mention “Behind the Diamonds”

Avery WeisserScholastic Art Gold Key for “Storefront on a Saturday”

Jaytee Wesolowski“Catalytic Hydrogel Membrane Beads”-2nd Place in Earth & Environmental Sciences at the Northern Indiana Science & Engineering Fair; Northern Indiana Regional Stockholm Junior Water Prize; State of Indiana Stockholm Junior Water Prize from the Indiana Water Environment Association

Olivia WhitakerMedal of Excellence-Intro. to Emergency Medical Services

Olivia White“Characterization of Luminescent Sensors”-3rd Place in Engineering at the Northern Indiana Science & Engineering Fair

Emily WintersScholastic Art Honorable Mention for “Hawaii”

Minji YunMedal of Excellence-Honors Advanced Science Special Topics Research; “Does Increasing Enclosure Size Enhance Sensitivity of Acoustics Transducers?”-1st Place in Physics & Astronomy at the Northern Indiana Science &

Emily Tinervia, “Falling Water,” Regional Gold Key, 2019-2020

Minji Yun (continued)Engineering Fair; Award for Excellence in the Use of the Metric System at the Hoosier Science & Engineering Fair; Notre Dame Physics Club Award; Notre Dame College of Engineering Dean’s Award (Best Physical Science Project in Fair); NIRSEF Award to attend HSEF: 2nd Place in Science Olympiad Fossils; 3rd Places in Science Olympiad Ornithology and Codebusters; Scholastic Art Silver Key for “Midwinter Night’s Dream”; Scholastic Art Honorable Mention for “City Lights Bright like Stars”

It was in 2014 that Most Reverend Bishop Kevin C. It was in 2014 that Most Reverend Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades, of the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend, Rhoades, of the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend, entrusted the care and protection of Marian High entrusted the care and protection of Marian High School to the Blessed Virgin Mary, under the title of School to the Blessed Virgin Mary, under the title of Our Lady of Lourdes. Under her patronage, Marian Our Lady of Lourdes. Under her patronage, Marian seeks to be a place where young people can come seeks to be a place where young people can come and experience an encounter with Jesus Christ and and experience an encounter with Jesus Christ and cultivate a friendship with God, our mother Mary, cultivate a friendship with God, our mother Mary, and all the saints. and all the saints.

Drawing on this rich tradition of faith, Marian Drawing on this rich tradition of faith, Marian High School has continually striven to incarnate High School has continually striven to incarnate the Gospel message, along with the Gospel values the Gospel message, along with the Gospel values of humility, conversion, and evangelization, into its of humility, conversion, and evangelization, into its mission of educating and forming the whole human mission of educating and forming the whole human person. Over its 50+ years of existence, the school has person. Over its 50+ years of existence, the school has nourished the Marian family with a vibrant, spirited, nourished the Marian family with a vibrant, spirited, and faithful communal life, and has established a and faithful communal life, and has established a rich tradition of academic, athletic, moral, social, and rich tradition of academic, athletic, moral, social, and spiritual excellence. Proudly, Marian has sent forth spiritual excellence. Proudly, Marian has sent forth her members to live out the school’s motto: Procede et her members to live out the school’s motto: Procede et Regna, go forth and lead.Regna, go forth and lead.

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SENIOR AWARDS

CLASS OF 2020 OFFICERSMatthew Mielke, PresidentAubreigh Morgan, Vice PresidentClaire Cataldo, SecretaryJennifer Ji, Treasurer

As individuals and as a community, Marian strives to live the example set by Jesus Christ as teacher and servant. -Belief Statement, Student-Parent Handbook, 2019-2020

AWARDS

Jillian BakerCertificate of Achievement-Honors AP 2D Design Photography

Corbin BalyeatMedal of Excellence-Nutrition & Wellness II; Certificate of Achievement-Economics

Lucas BankeCertificate of Achievement-Introduction to Accounting

Michael BaughmanMedal of Excellence-Personal Financial Responsibility

Cecilia BeckerMedal of Excellence-Ceramics II; Certificate of Achievement-Honors Advanced Science College Credit Chemistry

Lauren BryantCertificates of Achievement-Honors AP Microeconomics and Honors AP Senior English

Paulina CarlesCertificate of Achievement-Honors Anatomy/Physiology

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Claire CataldoCertificates of Achievement-Honors AP Statistics, Honors AP Physics C, and Dignity & Vocation of Women II

Alexis ChrobotMedal of Excellence-Advanced 2D Art; Scholastic Art Silver Key for “Cat on Quilt Hill”

Katie ConstableScholastic Art Gold Keys for “Table for One” and “Illusions”; Scholastic Art Silver Key for “Lonesome”; Scholastic Art Honorable Mentions for “Summer Breeze” and “Something Sinister”

Reyna CruzCertificate of Achievement-Painting II

Heather CurtisMedal of Excellence-Web Design; Certificate of Achievement-Great Catholic Thinkers II; NCWIT Award for Aspirations in Computing: Rising Star

Tyler DeBoeMedal of Excellence-Pre-Calculus

Laura DeNeveMedal of Excellence-Child Development; Scholastic Art Honorable Mention for “Splish Splash”

Gabriele DennisCertificate of Achievement-Catholic Apologetics; ISSMA District Ensemble Level One: Gold

Andrea DiltzCertificates of Achievement-Introduction to Business, Nutrition & Wellness II, and Painting I; Scholastic Art Honorable Mention for “Vintage Vibe”

Steven EshelmanCertificate of Achievement-World Literature

Thomas EwingMedals of Excellence-American Government and Introduction to Accounting

Lydia FellMedals of Excellence-Dignity & Vocation of Women II and Honors AP 2D Studio Art

Aaron FullerMedals of Excellence-Catholic Apologetics and Advanced PE Physical Conditioning

Daisy GarcilazoMedal of Excellence-Fashion & Textiles I

Dustin GreerMedals of Excellence-Anatomy/Physiology and Fashion & Textiles II; Certificate of Achievement-Dignity & Vocation of Men II

Tyler HammonsCertificates of Achievement-Entrepreneurship and Humanities-Philosophy

Graham HardingMedal of Excellence-Musical Theater I

Wanru HeMedals of Excellence-Biology II and Drawing IV; Scholastic Art Gold Key for “Look Above”; Scholastic Art Honorable Mentions for “Spring” and “Combine”

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Anne HenryMedals of Excellence-Honors ACP Cadet Teaching and Honors Advanced Choral Chamber; ISSMA District and State Ensemble Level One: Gold

Dorothy HicksMedal of Excellence-Musical Theater II; Certificates of Achievement-Dignity & Vocation of Women I and Honors Advanced Choral Chamber; ACDA Honor Choir; ISSMA District and State Ensemble Level One: Gold

Alyssa HimschootMedal of Excellence-Psychology I; Certificates of Achievement-Personal Financial Responsibility and Child Development

Casie HunterMedal of Excellence-Fashion & Textiles III; Certificates of Achievement-American Government and Ceramics II

Jack KeilmanACDA Honor Choir

Colin KerrCertificate of Achievement-Mythology

Garrett KontowskyMedal of Excellence-Economics

Neema KwanguMedal of Excellence-Honors French V

Cindy LamIndiana Science Talent Search Top 10 Finalist

Autumn Leap, “Summer Autumn,” Regional Silver Key, 2019-2020

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Jason LamCertificates of Achievement-Dignity & Vocation of Men I and Intro. to 3D Art; Indiana Science Talent Search Top 10 Finalist

Autumn LeapMedals of Excellence-Honors Spanish IV and Drawing III; Certificates of Achievement-Great Catholic Thinkers I and Advanced 2D Art; Scholastic Art Gold Key for “Angel”; Scholastic Art Silver Key for “Summer Autumn”

Isaac LetcherMedals of Excellence-Honors AP Calculus AB, Honors AP Latin IV, and Great Catholic Thinkers I

Amy LouderbackMedal of Excellence-Nutrition & Wellness I; Scholastic Art Silver Key for “Just right”

Anna MarinoMedals of Excellence-Probability & Statistics, Drawing II, and Honors AP 3D Studio Art

Larese MarkhamMedal of Excellence-Bridge Math; Certificate of Achievement-Fashion & Textiles III

Grant MatthysScholastic Art Silver Key for “Into the Deep”; Scholastic Art Honorable Mention for “Selfie Turtle”

Kaylee McQueenMedal of Excellence-Honors AP 2D Design Photography; Scholastic Art Honorable Mention for “Behind Blue Eyes”

Bridget MeyersIndiana Science Talent Search 1st Place Winner; “Synthesis of Palladium Copper Alloy Membranes”-3rd Place in Engineering at the Northern Indiana Science & Engineering Fair

Matthew MielkeMedals of Excellence-Honors Ancient Greek III, Honors AP Macroeconomics, and Dignity & Vocation of Men I; Certificate of Achievement-Honors AP Latin IV

Cassandra MooneyCertificate of Achievement-Fashion & Textiles II

Aubreigh MorganCertificate of Achievement-Anatomy & Physiology

Elizabeth MorylMedals of Excellence-Honors AP Physics C and Christian Discipleship; Certificates of Achievement-Honors AP Calculus AB, Honors AP Macroeconomics, and Honors AP 2D Studio Art; Scholastic Art Honorable Mentions for “Downtown Dragons” and “The Slug Life”

Anne MosierMedal of Excellence-German II

Lauren MoutrayCertificate of Achievement-English 12B

Joseph PatusMedals of Excellence-Great Catholic Thinkers II and Computer Science Principles; Certificate of Achievement-Honors AP Calculus BC; Indiana Science Talent Search Top 10 Finalist

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Kaleb PerriCertificate of Achievement-Biology II

Nathan PingelMedal of Excellence-World Literature

Ryan PiracciniCertificate of Achievement-Nutrition and Wellness I

Joseph RiceMedals of Excellence-Honors AP Physics C, Honors Advanced Science College Credit Chemistry, Honors Spanish V, and Dignity & Vocation of Men II

Anthony Roberts, Jr.Medal of Excellence-Mythology

Amitza RodriguezMedal of Excellence-Finite Mathematics

Sophia RodriguezCertificates of Achievement-Finite Mathematics and Drawing IV

Olivia SalazarISSMA District and State Ensemble Level One: Gold

Nathan SamuelsMedals of Excellence-English 12B and Elective PE Weight Training Boys

Michael SchaferCertificate of Achievement-Christian Discipleship

Kelly SkwarcanMedals of Excellence-Honors AP Statistics, Honors AP Microeconomics, Honors French IV, Honors AP Physics I, Dignity & Vocation of Women I, and Honors AP Senior English; Scholastic Art Silver Key for “Through Monet’s Eyes”

Liam SmithMedal of Excellence-Trigonometry; Certificate of Achievement-Honors AP German IV; Scholastic Art Gold Key for “Mayan Cliffside”

Claire ThomasMedal of Excellence-Painting II; Certificates of Achievement-Probability & Statistics and Trigonometry; Scholastic Art Silver Key for “Pieces of Me”

Theresa ThomasCertificate of Achievement-Pre-Calculus

John ThomasonMedals of Excellence-Computer Science Applications and Humanities-Philosophy; Certificate of Achievement-Honors AP Senior English; 2nd Places in Science Olympiad Dynamic Planet and Fossils; 3rd Places in Science Olympiad GeoLogic Mapping and Protein Modeling

Rosa TrippelMedals of Excellence-Ceramics I and Elective PE Weight Training Girls; Scholastic Art Silver Key for “My Soup Talked Back to Me”

Salvatore VastaCertificate of Achievement-Honors AP Physics I; U.S. Air Force Office of Research Award; “Project GRAND”-2nd Place in Physics & Astronomy at the Northern Indiana Science & Engineering Fair; QuarkNet Program $200 Award

Jonathan WangMedal of Excellence-Honors AP Calculus BC

Grace WiestCertificate of Achievement-Fashion & Textiles I

Alivia ZielinskiCertificate of Achievement-Bridge Math; Scholastic Art Honorable Mention for “Angelic View”

Alexis Chrobot, “Cat on Quilt Hill,” Regional Silver Key, 2019-2020

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IVY TECH DUAL CREDITS

SENIOR HONORS AWARDS

Dylan AndersonCorbin BalyeatMichael BaughmanCecilia BeckerIsabelle BeckerDanisha BlytheJerry BraceyLauren BryantBen BurnhamIan BurnsTaylor BussPaulina CarlesClaire CataldoThaddeus CopenhaverHeather CurtisTyler DeBoeGabriele DennisAndrea DiltzThomas EganChase EggemanThomas EwingLydia FellAaron Fuller

Anthony GaratoniArmando GonzalezDustin GreerJoseph GriesingerAnna GruberTyler HammonsGraham HardingAnne HenryDorothy HicksAlyssa HimschootHannah HopsonGraham HornbeckThaddeus HorvathChenyu JiNathan JonesJack KeilmanJoseph KloskaLuke KrizmanNeema KwanguCindy LamJason LamThea LampertAutumn Leap

Earned 15 or more college credits in dual credit courses

Isaac LetcherAnna MarinoGrant MatthysBridget MeyersMatthew MielkeAlec MishlerCassandra MooneyAubreigh MorganElizabeth Moryl

Anne MosierEdward MurphyJessica NdirituChristian NjugunaEric Nunez-RodriguezJoseph PatusNathan PingelLuke PiracciniRyan Piraccini

Liam Smith, “Mayan Cliffside,” Regional Gold Key, 2019-2020

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Luke PottsChloe RafinskiHunter RennerJoseph RiceAnthony RobertsPeter RoyecaMichael SchaferEthan SchrammAmanda ShrockKelly SkwarcanLiam SmithRiley Sutherland

Theresa ThomasJohn ThomasonJohn TordiMegan TrippelRosa TrippelSalvatore VastaLouis VogelElizabeth VoorOlivia WalterJonathan WangSatchel WarnellJoshua Whitehead

Andrea Diltz, “Vintage Vibe,” Regional Honorable Mention, 2019-2020

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4.0 GPA or higher for seven semestersMARIAN SCHOLARS

Michael BaughmanCecilia BeckerLauren BryantIan BurnsPaulina CarlesClaire CataldoHeather CurtisGabriele DennisAndrea DiltzAaron FullerAnthony GaratoniDustin GreerTyler HammonsAnne HenryDorothy HicksAlyssa HimschootChenyu JiNathan JonesLuke KrizmanNeema KwanguCindy LamJason Lam

Autumn LeapIsaac LetcherBridget MeyersMatthew MielkeAlec MishlerElizabeth MorylAnne MosierEdward MurphyJoseph PatusRyan PiracciniHunter RennerJoseph RicePeter RoyecaMichael SchaferAmanda ShrockKelly SkwarcanTheresa ThomasJohn TordiRosa TrippelSalvatore VastaElizabeth VoorJonathan Wang

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Cecilia BeckerAutumn LeapRosa Trippel

The Citizenship Award is awarded to a Senior who is known for helping others, especially in the Marian community; is involved in community service; possesses good character and leadership qualities; performs everything s/he does to the best of his/her ability; and gets along well with other students, faculty, and staff.

THE CITIZENSHIP AWARD

Claire CataldoHunter Renner

The Leadership Award is awarded to a Senior who shows genuine leadership ability, especially within the Marian community; possesses positive characteristics such as honesty, integrity, commitment, creativity, ethical values, and is inspiring to others; is a positive role model; is respectful to teachers, staff, and students; performs everything s/he does to the best of his/her ability; and performs strong academically.

THE LEADERSHIP AWARD

Bridget Meyers

SISK SCIENCE RESEARCH AWARD

Isaac Letcher

MICHAEL LARGEY MATHEMATICS AWARD

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Joseph Rice

The All-Around Student Award is awarded to a Senior who takes pride in Marian which is displayed by his/her involvement in school activities, extracurricular activities and the following of school rules; has had a positive impact on the Marian community; successful to the best of his/her ability in academics, competition and extracurricular activities; demonstrates a strong character with leadership abilities; is a role model with a positive attitude; is respectful to teachers, staff, and students.

ALL-AROUND STUDENT AWARD

Elizabeth Moryl

NATIONAL MERIT SCHOLARSHIP FINALIST

Cecilia BeckerLauren BryantTyler HammonsIsaac Letcher

NATIONAL MERIT COMMENDED SCHOLARS

Matthew Mielke

CLASS OF 2020 SALUTATORIAN

Joseph Rice

CLASS OF 2020 VALEDICTORIAN

During their time at Marian, students strive to During their time at Marian, students strive to LEARN with humility, SERVE with compassion, LEARN with humility, SERVE with compassion, and LEAD with integrity in the manner so perfectly and LEAD with integrity in the manner so perfectly taught by Our Blessed Mother Mary and her son, taught by Our Blessed Mother Mary and her son, our Lord, Jesus Christ.our Lord, Jesus Christ.