“Good News”- Graduation Awards President’s Award for Educational Excellence: Alexandra Alberts, Ellen Baumann, Kaitlyn Blamer, Christopher Casey, Jack Cooney, Kayleigh Crosby, Anthony DiPiazza, Caroline Dragani, Chalen Everts, Elizabeth Fischer, Sal Gambatese, Natalie Gassert, Charles Gehringer, Elizabeth Heffernan, Emma Horvath, Brynn Kebisek, Andrew Koehn, David Kost, Emily Miller, Stephen Multhauf, Sarah Niemann, Savannah Peterson, Hannah Prudlow, Kiana Ratay, Lauren Reilley, Mary Ellen Ritter, Serena Roberts, Grace Rudek, Natalie Soens, William Sweeney, Alexander Swiderski, Aidan Tegge, Jenna Weinfurt, Joshua Werra, Margaret Wright The Presidential Academic Achievement Award is given to graduates who meet the following requirements: • The student must score at least at the 85th percentile or higher in Math or Reading on the Iowa Test of Basic Skills given

in 7th grade • The student must average a 3.5 on a four-point scale for four quarters of sixth and seventh grade and the first three

quarters of eighth grade The Father Lipscomb Award: Alexandra Alberts & Christopher Casey The students receiving this graduation award should meet the following criteria: • The student recipient images Christ in his/her daily interaction with others. • The student recipient is a good example/model for classmates • The student recipient displays these traits on a consistent basis: Leadership, Responsibility, Trustworthiness,

Courtesy, Kindness, is Involved in school and parish activities, and has a Good Academic Record The Home and School Association provides a $250 cash scholarship for recipients of this award. The names of the recipients will also be engraved on the plaque which hangs in the Father Lipscomb Memorial School Library. Marian Award: Christopher Casey & Kiana Ratay Criteria: These ten evangelical virtues are not only object of prayer, more importantly, they present us with a program of virtuous life, which is that of Mary as she appears to us in the Bible. The Ten Evangelical Virtues are as follows: 1. Most Pure (Mt 1:18, 20,23; Lk 1:24,34) The student recipient should exhibit a strong sense of their faith. 2. Most Prudent (Lk 2:19, 51) The student recipient should consistently exercise good judgment among peers, within the

school and parish setting. 3. Most Humble (Lk 1:48) The student recipient should possess leadership qualities without a need for a leading role or

title. 4. Most Faithful (Lk 1:45; Jn 2:5) The student recipient should be trust-worthy. 5. Most Devout (Lk 1:46-47;Acts 1:14) The student recipient should regularly practice their faith, not only by attending

Mass, but by their willingness to become involved in the liturgy, through choir, acolyte, reading or liturgy planning. 6. Most Obedient (Lk 1:38, 2:21-22;27) The student recipient should consistently follow the rules set forth in our school. 7. Most Poor (Lk 2:7) The student recipient should have provided volunteer services to the poor during their tenure at SJV. 8. Most Patient (Jn 19:25) The student recipient should exhibit the ability to persevere, particularly during their final weeks

at SJV. 9. Most Merciful (Lk 1:39, 56) The student recipient should be compassionate and exhibit the ability to be forgiving. 10. Most Sorrowful (Lk 2:35) The student recipient should have an understanding of personal responsibility. Ann Evanich Jaeger Memorial Scholarship for Positive Leadership and Spiritual Influence: Kayleigh Crosby To commemorate the positive leadership and spiritual influence of Mrs. Ann Evanich Jaeger, faithful, beloved teacher of St. John Vianney School from 1977 to 1998, the Evanich Family will provide a $500 scholarship to the graduating eighth grade student who best demonstrates a positive attitude, manifests spirituality, and practices service to others. The winner of this award is an individual centered in Christ and demonstrates outstanding kindness and service to others.

To determine who shall receive this award, the following criteria should be considered: • Positive Attitude: The student recipient consistently practices optimism, friendliness, courtesy, and kindness • Manifests Spirituality: The student recipient shows reverence for others, and for all that God has created. This person

is prayerful, sincere, and attends liturgy on a regular basis • Service to Others: The student recipient is helpful to all, willing to go beyond requirements, and is a willing volunteer to

those in need Faithful Citizenship Award: Sarah Niemann This lapel pin and certificate is given to a student who displays the attitude, skills, and knowledge required of a good citizen. This student: • Participates in school and/or community service • Shows a positive attitude toward classmates, school, and community • Displays an understanding and appreciation of civic responsibility • Possesses strength of character and the courage to do what is right • Promotes citizenship John E. Sandstrom Award Memorial Scholarship: Jack Cooney To commemorate the John E. Sandstrom standard of excellence set forth at St. John Vianney grade school, an award and $1000 scholarship will be presented to the graduating eighth grade athlete who best demonstrated excellence in attitude, leadership, work ethic, athletic participation, and athletic achievement. The winner of this award is the type of person that John Sandstrom would have selected as captain of his own team. In determining who shall receive the John E. Sandstrom Memorial Scholarship Award, the following criteria should be considered. Attitude: A positive and cooperative attitude should be consistently displayed by the athlete. In winning or losing, the nominee should always act like a champion. Leadership: Being a team leader, the type of person that the other players respect is an important consideration in the selection process. The athlete should lead by example and possess the qualities of a team captain. Work Ethic: The nominee should display the work ethic of a true competitor. The individual should give one hundred percent in practice and in games. Showing dedication, by training and practicing outside of normal practice times should also be considered. Participation & Achievement: Athletic success and overall team participation need to be considered. This athlete should excel in multiple sports at St. John Vianney School. Kloza Athletic Achievement Award: Savannah Peterson & Alexander Swiderski Nominees: Caroline Dragani, Michael Doyle, Caleb Fisher, Charles Gehringer, Savannah Peterson, Mary Ellen Ritter, Grace Rudek, Serena Roberts, Jacob Stockhausen, Alexander Swiderski, Aidan Tegge, Margaret Wright The Kloza Athletic Achievement Award is presented each year to one eighth grade female athlete and one eighth grade male athlete who best exemplify the attitude and personal characteristics consistent with the goals of the St. John Vianney Athletic program– leadership, Christian attitude and “coachability”. The award is named after Tom Kloza, a former SJV teacher and athletic director, whose extraordinary effort, hard work and exemplary attitude set an example for our athletic program. All Sport Award: Caroline Dragani, Savannah Peterson & Margaret Wright The "All Sport" award is given to 8th graders who have participated in three sports per year, every year, in 5th through 8th grade. They must have played volleyball and basketball, and have participated in EITHER track or tennis.