Student Achievements
St. Joseph’s Academy celebrates students, faculty and staff who have distinguished themselves for academic excellence, as community leaders, and scholar athletes. Many of our student achievement stories can be found under the "SJA in the News" section of the website.
CLASS OF 2013 AWARDS
ACADEMIC AWARDS
Valedictorian........................................................................................................................................... Carolyn Heger
Salutatorian............................................................................................................................................. Kelly Powderly
Perfect Attendance ......................................................................................................................... Sarah Edmonds
National Merit Commended Student
Awarded to seniors scoring above the 96th percentile on the P.S.A.T.
....................................................................................................................................................................................... Mary Cain
National Merit Finalists
Awarded to seniors reaching finalist standing representing fewer than ½ of one percent of the nations graduating seniors
............................................................................................................................................................................. Carolyn Heger
.................................................................................................................................................................... Kourtney Kostecki
............................................................................................................................................................................ Kelly Powderly
Missouri Scholars 100
Awarded to seniors for exceptional scholarship and leadership by the Missouri Association of Secondary Principals
....................................................................................................................................................................................... Mary Cain
George Washington Carver Award
Awarded to seniors for academic excellence to seniors with GPA’s in the top 10 percent of their class by the Missouri Department of Education
Casey Bertelsman
Lauren Budd
Mary Cain
Megan Echele
Casey Fogarty
Catherine Gloss
Colleen Hagan
Carolyn Heger
Allison Hentschell
Sarah Jennewein
Haley Kavanaugh
Kourtney Kostecki
Anna Marchiony
Anna Pelch
Kelly Powderly
Sarah Raney
Sisters of St. Joseph Scholarship
Awarded to seniors attending a University sponsored and run by the Sisters of St. Joseph
........................................................................................................................ Catherine Hennessey, Avila University
SERVICE AWARDS
Prudential Spirit of Community Award
Awarded to seniors demonstrating exceptional initiative in service to the community and designated as a top student volunteer
.............................................................................................................................................................. Stephanie McElwrath
President’s Volunteer Service Award
Awarded to seniors committed to strengthening our nation and making a difference through volunteering by the Corporation for National and Community Service
.............................................................................................................................................................. Stephanie McElwrath
...................................................................................................................................................................... Meredith Wagner
Senior Service Awards
Awarded to seniors recognized by their peers and the St. Joseph’s Academy faculty for selfless loyalty, support and service to our school
Mary Brightfield
Betty Goodwin
Carolyn Heger
Hailey Meersman
Alex Mohs
Sophia Sansone
Claire Sauer
Emily Schwendeman
Paige Schwetz
Sheila Siemer
Abby Stapf
Rachel Volmert
Meredith Wegner
Megan Won
Trudy Wurm
Molly Zuniga
Sister Mary DePaul Berra Best All-Around Senior
Awarded to the senior most involved in class activities, is supportive of St. Joseph’s Academy and truly lives the motto, “Not I, But We”.
................................................................................................................................................................................. Molly Zuniga
DEPARTMENT AWARDS
ART DEPARTMENT
Julie Shaeffer Art Award for Excellence in Visual Arts
Awarded to a senior who has achieved outstanding accomplishments in Visual Arts and has shown dedication and commitment outside the classroom
........................................................................................................................................................................... Rebecca Wilkes
Congressional Art Competition
Awarded by the Congressional Art Competition for High School Students
........................................................................................................ Monica Valli for her work entitled “Blackbird”
CAMPUS MINISTRY
St. Joseph the Worker
Awarded to the senior who embodies the ideals of St. Joseph; humility, servant leadership and trust to take action to fulfill God’s plan
............................................................................................................................................................... Emily Schwendeman
Martin Luther King, Jr. Model of Justice Award
Awarded to a senior who demonstrates through her attitude and work, a commitment to serving humanity in the broader community
................................................................................................................................................................................... Megan Won
Archbishop May Award
Awarded to a senior who serves others in all that she does, while going above and beyond SJA’s service requirement
................................................................................................................................................................................ Sheila Siemer
GUIDANCE DEPARTMENT
“I Dare You” National Leadership Award
Awarded to students in recognition of personal achievement, balanced living and service to others
Rachel Dalske Emily Schwendeman
Betty Goodwin Megan Won
Kourtney Kostecki Molly Zuniga
WORLD LANGUAGE DEPARTMENT
Sister Pam Harding Award
Awarded to a senior who excels in world language
...................................................................................................................................................................... Casey Bertelsman
Science Department
Sister Nancy Folkl Science Award
Awarded to a senior based on how many science courses taken, academic excellence achieved in those classes, participation in co-curricular science activities and an interest in pursuing further studies in some area of science.
.................................................................................................................................................................................. Sarah Raney
CO-CURRICULAR AWARDS
YEARBOOK
Chief Editors.......................................................................................................................................................... Mary Cain
....................................................................................................................................................................................... Alex Mohs
................................................................................................................................................................................ Haley Wilcutt
Editors..................................................................................................................................................... Casey Bertelsman
............................................................................................................................................................................ Kelly Powderly
.................................................................................................................................................................... Maggie Rabenberg
............................................................................................................................................................................... Megan Echele
SPEECH TEAM
First Place Prose.......................................................................................................................................... Trudy Wurm
Second Place Original Oratory............................................................................................................. Sarah Raney
Third Place Duet Acting................................................................................................................. Stephanie Patton
................................................................................................................................................................................ Trudy Wurm
Third Place Storytelling................................................................................................................ Casey Bertelsman
Honorable Mention.................................................................................................................................. Rachel Dalske
NEWSPAPER
Editor-in-Chief............................................................................................................................................ Carolyn Heger
News Editor..................................................................................................................................................... Sarah Raney
Features Editor.......................................................................................................................................... Colleen Hagan
Sports Editor.............................................................................................................................................. Bridget Yeager
................................................................................................................................................................................. Molly Zuniga
Staff Members....................................................................................................................................... Lauren Brandon
................................................................................................................................................................. Mary Caroline Egan
.............................................................................................................................................................................. Casey Fogarty
............................................................................................................................................................................... Meghan Gunn
.............................................................................................................................................................................. Libby Hudson
......................................................................................................................................................................... Anna Marchiony
.................................................................................................................................................................... Maggie Rabenberg
................................................................................................................................................................................... Megan Won
LITERARY MAGAZINE
Editors...................................................................................................................................................... Madeline Gilstrap
..................................................................................................................................................................... Giulianna LaConte
................................................................................................................................................................................. Paige Spence
............................................................................................................................................................. Natalie D’Allessandro
ANGEL OUTREACH
Angel with a Heart Award
Awarded to seniors who have been extraordinary in their service to the dear neighbor
Claire Sauer Janie Taylor
Meredith Wegner Rachel Volmert
Abby Stapf Tatum VanDam
Sheila Siemer
MUSIC COMPETITION AWARDS
MSHSAA All-District Music Festival
Honor I “Superior”....................................................................................................................... Kat Fish, vocal solo
.............................................................................................................................................. Bridget Gordinier, vocal trio
............................................................................................................ Stephanie McElwrath, vocal solo/vocal trio
.......................................................................................................................... Kelly Powderly, vocal solo/vocal trio
Honor II “Excellent”........................................................................................................ Joanie Garlich, vocal solo
All-District Honor Choir........................................................................................................................ Joanie Garlich
.............................................................................................................................................................. Catherine Hennessey
.............................................................................................................................................................. Stephanie McElwrath
............................................................................................................................................................................ Kelly Powderly
All-State Honor Choir........................................................................................................................... Kelly Powderly
MSHSAA All-State Music Festival
Honor I “Superior”
............................................................................................................................................................................ Kelly Powderly
Honor II “Excellent”
............................................................................................................................................................................................ Kat Fish
...................................................................................................................................................................... Bridget Gordinier
................................................................................................................................................................... Katherine Hennesy
.............................................................................................................................................................. Stephanie McElwrath
ATHLETICS
All-State, All-American Awards
Field Hockey
National Field Hockey Coaches Academic Squad
Kate Croghan Claire Sauer
Madeline Gilstrap Molly Soto
Katie McVey Molly Zuniga
Volleyball
Academic All-State.............................................................................................................................. Lauren Gresham
............................................................................................................................................................................ Courtney Meek
Missouri High School Coaches All-State Team
........................................................................................................................................................................
Lauren Gresham
.............................................................................................................................................................................. Natalie Gower
............................................................................................................................................................................... Alyssa Jensen
American Volleyball Coaches Association All-Americans
.................................................................................................................................................... Alyssa Jensen, First Team
............................................................................................................................... Natalie Gower, Honorable Mention
Basketball
All-State
............................................................................ Sydney Stipanovich, Missouri Class 5A Player of the Year
.................................................................................................................................................................................... Erin Nelson
LaCrosse
All-Conference............................................................................................................................................ Katie Prosperi
................................................................................................................................................................................. Molly Zuniga
MSHSAA Award of Excellence
Awarded to athletes who display exemplary sportsmanship, ethics and integrity
............................................................................................................................................................................... Joanie Garlich
...................................................................................................................................................................... Madeline Gilstrap
St. Louis Post Dispatch Scholar Athlete
Awarded to a senior who demonstrates excellence in the classroom and on the field
.....................................................................................................................................................................................
Anna Pelch
Senior Medals
Awarded to seniors earning 500 or more points throughout their athletic participation at St. Joe; points are earned for each team on which they play and all-star teams for which they are selected.
Lauren Brandon Courtney Meek
Mary Brightfield Annie Niemann
Lexi Boschert Anna Pelch
Kate Croghan Sarah Raney
Nicole Erbs Natalie Saracino
Joanie Garlich Susie Schmank
Madeline Gilstrap Paige Schwetz
Catherine Gloss Sheila Siemer
Gabrielle Guard Molly Zuniga
Haley Kavanaugh
High Point Award
Awarded to a senior who has earned 805 points by competing on several teams and selected to league and all-star teams
............................................................................................................................................................................................ Lucy May
Rosemary Wellington Award
Established in 1990 and awarded to an athlete who demonstrates leadership ability, good sportsmanship and the “Not I, But We” attitude in and out of the athletic arena.
.................................................................................................................................................................................... Molly Zuniga
State Champions
Class 4A Missouri State Champions: Tennis
........................................................................................................................................................................... SJA Tennis Team
