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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

 

 

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