2012 Honors Convocation
HONORS CONVOCATION – 2012
100% of our graduates will continue their education. They were accepted to 162 colleges and universities across the country. Collectively they earned academic scholarships totaling over 17.5 million dollars which is a Trinity record!
Following are the awards that were presented at the 2012 Honors Convocation.
The Salutatorian and Valedictorian for the Class of 2012 is determined by the 7th Session grades.
VALEDICTORIAN – Alexandra Lamacki
SALUTATORIAN – Olivia Mott
Principal’s Award:
For the highest GPA for a senior who is an IB certificate student is:
Katherine Palucci
Principal’s Award:
For the highest GPA for a senior who is a college prep student is:
Ulana Stasula
National Merit Finialist Students:
Olivia Mott
Katherine Palucci
National Merit Achievement Scholar:
Mia Morgan
Members of the National Honor Society are chosen for their outstanding qualities of character, scholarship, leadership and service. We salute the seniors and juniors who are members of the National Honor Society.
Their officers are:
President – Lia Godinez
Vice President – Anupama Lukose
Secretary – Carly Barry
Treasurer – Olivia Mott
INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE PROGRAM
Class of 2012 IB Students
Diploma Candidates (30)
Nicole Afable
Ambria Mahomes
Chryssa Athans
Caitlin Medina
Maria Babich
Olivia Mott
Hannah Brown
Breanne O’Reilly
Katelyn Cole
Elizabeth Pacer
Katherine Connolly
Carolyn Paneral
Grace Cortina
Kathleen Planek
Meaghan Dressel
Mary Rauh
Michelle Glazer
Evelyn Reidy
Lia Godinez
Ariana Rodriguez
Sarah Hasley
Amelijia Siliunas
Claire Hogan
Abigail Solano
Molly Krebs
Katie Sreenan
Alexandra Lamacki
Alexandra Tobin
Anupama Lukose
Brigid Townsend
Certificate Students (51)
Abigail Barrios
Molly Kunkel
Dana Bartolon
Kelly Lyle
Noeli Benitez
Christina Malibiran
Monique Bontemps
Kelleigh Harmon McIntosh
Alexandra Brown
Cidney Medina
Hannah Brown
Daphne Nelson
Catherine Busam
Katarina O’Byrne
Colleen Camarano
Magdalena O’Connor
Colleen Chin
Tiffany Ortega
Jordan Corsolini
Katherine Palucci
Gina Cuevas
Laura Picardi
Ruby Daly
Megan Podkowa
Myra Ebertsch
Angelina Raimonde
Cassandra Estrada
Alessandra Rainone
Annie Flatley
Citlali Renteria
Emma Frith
Alyssa Reyes
Korynn Frantz
Pariz Robinson
Monica Garcia
Amanda Sifuentes – Rodriguez
Cailee Gates
Lorraine Roman
Krystal Gonzalez
Amanda Salazar
Mary Hadac
Maya Salazar
Jadalyn Hayworth
Jasmine Santiago
Mary Rose Hefner
Meredith Stopka
Olivia Jordan
Brandice Thompkins
Monica Kenar
Luisa Tovar
Alexandra Kopot
Mary Kate Welch
Trinity Dominican Scholars
Students who have attained a 3.7 average at the end of January of Junior year are named Trinity Domonican Scholars. They have an opportunity to take classes at Dominican University at no cost. They are also eligible to apply for early admission and receive a $2000.00 annual scholarship when they attend Dominican University.
Class of 2013
Angela Arreola Shannon McGinnis
Natalie Bien-Gordy Emily Mott
Irene Binder Taylor Nazon
Moira Bonadonna Brittany Negron
Siobhan Bulger Margaret O’Connor
Megan Coty Annie Planek
Julia Cuscaden Yuliya Politanska
Gianna DeLaPiedra Christa Prophete
Courtney Donlan Abby Ramirez
Paulina Dynak Zila Renfro
Nicole Evans Stephanie Richardson
Bridget Fahey Mavi Santana
Caroline Foulk Gabrielle Smart
Kimberly Galvan Sarrah Spohnholtz
Gia Marie Garro Maebh Sutton
Areli Gomez Monica Szewc
Kathleen Harrington Ana Valdovinos
Bridget Healy Mayela Varela
Nancy Henz Michaela Walsh
Natalie Jachym Aleksandra Wysocki
Ashley Klauss
Colleen Lee
Chase Machain
Kristina Markovich
Claire McDonald
The following Students have been named Illinios State Scholars
Hannah Brown
Grace Cortina
Kelleigh Harman- McIntosh
Molly Krebs
Alexandra Lamacki
Caitlin Medina
Mia Morgan
Olivia Mott
Breanne O’Reilly
Tiffany Ortega
Elizabeth Pacer
Katherine Palucci
Kathleen Planek
Megan Podkowa
Evelyn Reidy
Amelija Siliunas
Katie Sreenan
Ulana Stasula
Meredith Stopka
INCOMING FRESHMAN SCHOLARS:
Our Premier Dominican Scholarship is awarded to a student or students who place highest on our entrance test . This year the Premier Dominican Scholarship is awarded to
Louise Gregory – Ascension
Mary Bea Halloran– Roosevelt
The Trinity High School Honors Scholarship is given to 2 students who have a superior score on the entrance exam; recommendation of principal and junior high teachers and also a written essay. The Honors Scholarship goes to:
Simona Costanzi – St Vincent
Sarah Ferri –St. Daniel the Prophet
The Sister Natalie-Sister Viviana Scholarship is awarded to students from our neighboring Dominican schools. The winners of these scholarships are in the top fifth of their graduating class, have displayed qualities of leadership, character, and service and have been recommended for this award by their principals and junior high teachers. This year’s recipients of these scholarships are :
Alayna Jones – St. Giles
Adiana Bosco – St Vincent
Kimberly Murray – St. Luke
Sister Joel Scholarship: The criteria for this scholarship are a 3.25 gpa in history and a written essay for judging. This year’s winner is:
Caroline Foulk
BOARD LEADERSHIP AWARDS: INCOMING FRESHMEN
Briana Cantore – Oriole Park
Megan Fleming – Oriole Park
Emily Fruehling – St. Vincent
Olivia Maher – Hauser Jr. High
Victoria Morrill – Divine Providence
Gabrielle Picher – Grace Luthern
Elizabeth Ptack – St. Celestine
Marianna Sanchez – Mary Seat of Wisdom
Maura Smith – St. Luke
Danielle Walsh – Bridge School
DEPARTMENT EXCELLENCE AWARDS:
ENGLISH DEPARTMENT: The English Department chooses two students from College Prep and IB Studies.
Seniors: Katherine Palucci and Evelyn Reidy (IB)
Seniors: Taylor Lang and Megan Podkowa (College Prep)
Juniors: Nicole Evans and Caroline Foulk (IB)
Juniors: Hannah Spohnholtz and Francesca Martino (College Prep)
OTHER ENGLISH DEPARTMENT AWARDS ARE:
For excellence in public speaking as demonstrated in the Poetry Out Loud Contest:
1st Place: Aenea Luss
For excellence in creative writing as demonstrated in the Inksters Creative Writing Contest:
Madi Restivo
For excellence in the study of fiction, the Wellesley College Book Award is presented to:
Stephanie Richardson
For achieving finalist in the Letters About Literature Competition:
Yuliya Politanska
Optimist Club of Oak Park Youth Appreciation Award:
Lia Godinez
Illinois School Library Media Association Congratulates the following students who have read 22 titles. These students will be listed on the 2012 Abraham Lincoln Illinios High School Book Award master list.
Samantha Liska and Abigail Barr
FINE ART DEPARTMENT AWARDS:
The following students are recognized by their teachers for outstanding achievement in the visual arts.
For her excellent leadership and the highest standard of service through art,
The Art Leadership Award goes to: Katherine Palucci
Awarded to a senior who over 4 years has demonstrated exemplary work in the area of Studio Art,
The Studio Artist 2012Award goes to: Luisa Tovar
Outstanding Thespians:
For their outstanding participation and leadership in the Theatre Program and Thespian Club we would like to honor:
For Technical Leadership :
Tiffany Ortega
The Thespian of the year Award goes to: Evelyn Reidy and Alexandra Lamacki
Excellence in Chorus:
Outstanding Ensemble award for musicianship members of LeRagazze:
Hannah Brown Stephanie Richardson
Paulina Dynak Katie Sreenan
Daphne Nelson Aleksandra Wysocki
For Musical excellence in Bel Coro, Latrinita and Cappella Choir
Outstanding musical contribution:
Freshman: Jamie Steen and Madeline Witt
Sophomores: Gabriel Ault –Zimmerman and Monica Toledo
Junior: Jacqueline Kibir-Evans
Senior: Aenea Luss and Alessandra Rainone
Choral Award of the year: Katie Sreenan
FOREIGN LANGUAGE DEPARTMENT:
Outstanding Achievement in Spanish for 4 years – For her excellence in academics, and admirable respect and appreciation of the Hispanic culture and its people:
Olivia Mott
For Excellence in French:
Senior: Jasmine Santiago
Junior: Yuliya Politanska
For Excellence in Italian for 4 years: Ruby Daly
MATH DEPARTMENT:
Awards are being given to seniors with straight A’s in all math courses taken:
Monique Bontemps AlexandraLamacki
Elizabeth Brown Olivia Mott
Brittany Bura Megan Podkowa
Maris Cicero Evelyn Reidy
Amanda Donis Jasmine Santiago
Coren Hayes Courtney Schoneberger
Keisha Helm Julia Sloan
SCIENCE DEPARTMENT:
Exceptional Achievement in Biology – Jerica Tan
Exceptional Achievement in Chemistry – Mary Kate Whiteside
Exceptional Achievement in Physics – Megan Podkowa
Exceptional Achievement in Advanced Biology – Kristina Markovich
Exceptional Achievement in 1st year Higher Level Biology – Stephanie Richardson
Exceptional Achievement in 2nd year Higher Level Biology - Olivia Mott
Exceptional Achievement in 2nd year Higher Level Chemistry - Natalie Jachym
SOCIAL STUDIES DEPARTMENT:
In recognition of those seniors who have earned highest average in 3 blocks of IB history.
Hannah Brown Olivia Mott
Katherine Connolly Katherine Palucci
Michelle Glazer Evelyn Reidy
Alexandra Lamacki Amelija Siliunas
THEOLOGY DEPARTMENT:
For students who exemplify Christian values in her actions toward others and in her pursuit of knowledge and truth.
Senior – Megan Podkowa and Mary Hadac
Junior – Mayela Varela
Sophomore– Erica Toth and Sarah Burke
Freshman – Angela Matera
GUIDANCE DEPARTMENT CITIZENSHIP AWARDS:
Senior: Annie Flatley
Junior: Julia Cuscaden
Sophomore: Lauren Prochaska
Freshman: Nikole Crane
OUTSTANDING LEADERSHIP RECOGNITION AWARDS:
Are given to:
Executive Council Members:
Catherine Busam
Lindsay Dodovich
Kathleen Harrington
Anupama Lukose
Taylor Nazon
Lauren Prochaska
Yazmeen Ramirez
Clare Tanaka
Senior Class:
Colleen Camarano
Grace Cortina
Ruby Daly
Emma Frith
Molly Krebs
Junior Class:
Sarah Cocco
Nicole Evans
Gia Marie Garro
Nancy Henz
Abby Ramirez
Sophomore Class:
Sarah Burke
Margot Doppes
Alexis McGovern
Carrie Shere
Freshman Class Officers:
Nydia Acosta
FaithAnne Bieschke
Sioban Donohoe
Grace Lattner
Marissa Maite
Emma Samatas
JOURNALISM AWARD:
For outstanding service and excellence as Co-Editors in Chief of the BLAZE
Irene Binder and Zila Renfro
For service as Blaze Assistant Editors:
Abigail Solano
For Photo Editor:
Samantha Schmitz
For Feature Editor: Aleksandra Wysocki
For Copy Editor: Paulina Dynak
Sports Editor: Moira Bonadonna
They are assisted by an excellent and dedicated staff. They are
Claire Hasley
Gabrielle Smart
Rachel Kolodziej
Lauren Smart
For dedication to the production of Wyndword, Trinity’s yearbook, awards are presented to:
Michelle Glazer, Co Editor-in-Chief
Sarah Hasley, Co Editor – in – Chief
For their dedication to creative writing, awards are presented to the officers of Inksters
Mary Hadac Mia Morgan
Aenea Luss Julia Sloan
The Outstanding Senior Athlete Award: goes to: Elizabeth Pacer
Administrator’s Art Award
This year we have chosen two seniors to accept this award
For her mixed Media interior landscape: Katherine Palucci
Utopia painting: Luisa Tovar
The Sinsinawa Dominican Founder’s Day Award awarded earlier this year to a senior student who exemplifies the qualities of Father Samuel Mazzuchelli, founder of the Sinsinawa Dominicans – spiritual, courageous, open-minded. This year award went to: Catherine Busam
CATHERINE KELLY-BRADY YEARBOOK EDITOR SCHOLARSHIP:
is awarded to the Editor of the Yearbook for thee 2012-2013 school year. The award is given in the name of Mrs. Brady, Dean of Women for 25 years Class of 1940 daughter Triss Brady-Meyer`67 granddaughters Katie`92 and Margaret `95 and editor of the 1940 Yearbook. She belived in being involved. This year’s award will go to: Editors-in-Chief : Gabrielle Smart
CINDY ROMANO CHRISTIAN LEADERSHIP AWARD:
The Cindy Romano Scholarship is given in honor of Cindy Romano….
Alumna class of 1974…. Teacher, Campus Minister, Director of Students Activities through the nineties until her death in March of 1999. Her 7 sisters and 2 sisters-inlaw are also alums of Trinity.
The person to receive this scholarship is to be… A person of integrity. A person whose faith gives direction to her life. A person committed to learning and doing her best work in all that she does. A person who integrates service as part of her life. A person who is inclusive of others and who has a sense of joy about life.
In order to keep Cindy’s wonderful memory alive in the halls of Trinity this Scholarship sponsored by the Romano Family and chosen by the Campus Ministry and Theology Department. This recipient this year is: Clare Tanaka
TheMichele Whitehead Leadership Award-
From 2000-2008 Mrs.Michele Whitehead blessed the Trinity community with her gift of compassionate leadership. She was eternally optimistic and always open to innovative approaches as a principal. Annually, theMichele Whiteheadleadership award is given to an elected senior officer who embodies the legacy of the sixteenth principal ofTrinityHigh School. This senior like Mrs.Michele Whitehead, makes the advancement and well being of the Trinity community her first priority. She leads by example, she is reflective in her practice, she motivates others through her compassionate nature and she graces the community with her confident presence.
This year’s recipient is: Ruby Daly