ConvoCationHonors

2016Celebrating

131 years of the Orchard Lake Schools

May 6, 2016

St. Mary’s Mission Statement

St. Mary’s Preparatory is a Catholic, all-boys college preparatory high school with a Polish-American

heritage and legacy since 1885 A.D. We exist to provide deserving young men the moral guidance, discipline, and

education to become Christ-like models of service and leadership for the world. By completion of our spiritual

and educational model, these men gain the character, reverence, and fortitude to meet all challenges for the

greater glory of God and their alma mater.

A Special Thanks for the generous scholarship donations from the following:

Dr. Anthony P. Kozma Jr.Patrick Daneluk Memorial Fund

Seikaly and Stewart, P.C.St. Mary’s Prep Moms and Dads Club

Zebari Family

2016 Orchard Lake St. Mary’s Honors Convocation

Invocation Deacon Stephen TalbotStar Spangled Banner Pledge of Allegiance AssemblyOpening Comments Mr. Cormac LynnSpecial Recognition Awards Mr. Cormac Lynn

Armed Services Awards and Visiting Presenters

U.S. Military Academy at West Point Harlene Coutteau West Point Class of 1982

U.S. Army Reserve Sgt. Keith RamboNational Scholar/Athlete Award

Departmental Awards

Art Mrs. Christine Wilder-HaysBusiness Mrs. Lisa HaugkEnglish/English Oratorical Mr. Donald AmbroseGlobal Languages/Oratorical Mrs. Laura ChaluleuMathematics Mr. Alan MaestriScience Mr. Seán ClouseSocial Studies/History Mr. Seán ClouseTechnology/Computers Mrs. Maysa AnwarTheology Mrs. Julia Owens Music Mr. Joshua James

Senior Academic Honors

Rev. Msgr. Thomas C. Machalski Jr. - Mr. Cormac Lynn - Mr. John Smith - Mrs. Shannon Harris -

• Cum Laude, Magna Cum Laude, Summa Cum Laude• National Honor Society Awards• Valedictorian Award, Salutatorian Award

Student of the YearFreshman Mr. Bela MatyusSophomore Mr. Russell BoneJunior Mr. Seán ClouseSenior Mr. John Smith

Individual and Class Honors

Eagle Scout Award Mr. Cormac Lynn SMACK Award Mr. Andrew McEvoy

Most Varsity Letters Award Mr. George Porritt

Top ACT - Top SAT Awards Mr. Cormac Lynn

National Medical Arts Award Mr. Cormac Lynn

Anthony and Stella Kozma Award Mr. Cormac Lynn

Squires Award Mr. Paul Stuligross

Campus Ministry Leader Award Mr. Paul Stuligross

Campus Ministry Award Mr. Paul Stuligross

Individual and Class Honors, Cont’d.

Dorm Ambassador Award Mr. Mirko Vukelic

Dean of Residence Award Mr. Mirko Vukelic

Admissions Award Mrs. Mary Ann Brecht

Dean of Students Award Mr. Seán Clouse

Headmaster’s Award Mr. Cormac Lynn

Ken and Jackie Smerecki Award Mr. Cormac Lynn

“For the Boys” Award Mr. Cormac Lynn

Cathy Koterba Award Mr. Anthony M. Koterba

Karen Stewart Award Mr. Paul Stewart

Paul Ziemba Award Mr. Scott Ziemba

Tim Zebari Award Mr. Kevin Zebari

Msgr. Milewski Spirit Award Mr. Cormac Lynn

Iron Man Award Mr. Cormac Lynn

Patrick Daneluk Mr. Cormac Lynn“Unsung Hero” Award

Century Cup Mr. Cormac Lynn

Closing Remarks: Rev. Msgr. Thomas C. Machalski Jr.

College Acceptances 2016

Adrian CollegeAlabama State UniversityAlma CollegeAquinas CollegeAshland UniversityAve Maria UniversityBall State UniversityBoston UniversityBowling Green State UniversityButler UniversityCentral Michigan UniversityCollege of WoosterColorado State UniversityConcordia University - ChicagoConcordia University - MontrealDePaul UniversityDrexel UniversityDuquesne UniversityEastern Michigan UniversityFerris State UniversityFordham UniversityFurman UniversityGrand Valley State UniversityHillsdale CollegeHobart & William Smith CollegesHope CollegeIndiana University BloomingtonIowa State UniversityJohn Carroll UniversityKalamazoo CollegeKennesaw State University

Kent State UniversityKettering UniversityLake Superior State UniversityLaSalle UniversityLawrence Technological InstituteLoyola University ChicagoMalone UniversityMercyhurst UniversityMiami UniversityMichigan State UniversityMichigan Technological UniversityMilwaukee School of EngineeringMissouri Science & TechnologyMorehead State UniversityNorthern Michigan UniversityNorthwestern UniversityNorthwood UniversityOakland UniversityOhio Northern UniversityOhio UniversityOhio Wesleyan UniversityPaul Quinn CollegePennsylvania State UniversityPrinceton UniversityPurdue UniversityRensselaer Polytechnic InstituteRobert Morris UniversityRose Hulman Institute of TechnologyRutgers University - New BrunswickSaginaw Valley State UniversitySpring Arbor University

College Acceptances 2016

St. Joseph’s UniversitySt. Louis UniversitySUNY - BinghamtonSUNY - BuffaloSUNY - Stony Brook The Citadel, Military College of South CarolinaThe Ohio State UniversityUniversity of AlabamaUniversity of ArizonaUniversity of California - BerkeleyUniversity of ChicagoUniversity of CincinnatiUniversity of Colorado - BoulderUniversity of DaytonUniversity of Detroit MercyUniversity of GeorgiaUniversity of IndianapolisUniversity of Maryland College ParkUniversity of Massachusetts - AmherstUniversity of MichiganUniversity of Michigan - DearbornUniversity of MinnesotaUniversity of Minnesota Twin CitiesUniversity of Nebraska - LincolnUniversity of Notre DameUniversity of OregonUniversity of Southern CaliforniaUniversity of Southern IndianaUniversity of the SciencesUniversity of ToledoUniversity of Washington

Ursinus CollegeValparaiso UniversityVanderbilt UniversityVirginia Military InstituteWalsh UniversityWayne State UniversityWentworth Institute of TechnologyWestern Michigan UniversityWittenberg UniversityXavier UniversityYoungstown State University

Ursinus CollegeValparaiso UniversityVanderbilt UniversityVirginia Military InstituteWalsh UniversityWayne State UniversityWentworth Institute of TechnologyWestern Michigan UniversityWittenberg UniversityXavier UniversityYoungstown State University

Ken and Jackie Smerecki Award: The Ken and Jackie Smerecki Award commemorates the years of service of Ken and Jackie to the Moms and Dads Club. Their efforts and dedication are recognized in a student who has character of the highest caliber, and parents who show exceptional service and leadership in the Moms and Dads Club.

Msgr. Stanley E. Milewski Spirit Award: Awarded to a senior who exemplifies the spirit of St. Mary’s Prep and has a love and passion for athletics.

National Medical Arts Award: Awarded annually to a junior selected by the Science Department Faculty who has demonstrated excellence in all areas of scientific study.

Patrick Daneluk “Unsung Hero” Award: The Unsung Hero Award is named for Patrick Daneluk who was tragically killed in a car accident shortly after graduation. Patrick was a former Unsung Hero Award winner himself. These awards are nominated by fellow St. Mary’s students and faculty and the criteria are set by the written submissions that plead their cases.

Paul Ziemba Award: Paul Ziemba was Valedictorian of St. Mary’s Prep (1986) who passed into eternal life while piloting an Air Force bomber jet. Paul was also Valedictorian at the Air Force Academy and their Top-Stick Flight schools. He is remembered for his superior intelligence in all academic areas and was a charismatic leader among his peers. This award is given to a junior who exemplifies those same qualities.

SMACK Award: Initially known as Students Against Driving Drunk, OLSM SADD evolved into Students Against Destructive Decisions to encompass behaviors beyond traffic safety. In September 2015, our group was rebranded St. Mary’s Actions Create Knowledge (SMACK), which reflects our continuing efforts to bring awareness to key safety issues through both our actions and words. The SMACK Award winner is a student who best exemplifies our mission to guide his peers towards making decisions by presenting evidence, demonstrating service, and leading by example.

Tim Zebari Award: Named for a beloved former student, the Tim Zebari Award is a very special award at OLSM. The winner is a student who has a special blessedness and human excellence that all admire. The Tim Zebari Award winner is filled with a spirit of life, energy and friendship that is an inspiration to the whole school.

Valedictorian: Ranked #1 in Class (cumulative GPA)Salutatorian: Ranked #2 in Class (cumulative GPA)

Awards SynopsisAwards Synopsis

Admissions Award: This student went above and beyond working in our Admissions Department “Shadow” program.

Anthony and Stella Kozma Polish Heritage Award: This award celebrates the strong Polish heritage of the Kozma family. The recipient must be a freshman, sophomore, or junior with a strong Polish heritage and/or be enrolled in a Polish language class with a commitment to continue for the subsequent academic year. He must also demonstrate a commitment to promoting and preserving Polish culture and/or language.

Cathy Koterba Award: The Cathy Koterba Award is given to two students deemed to be St. Mary’s Preparatory’s most deserving artists in their respective fields.

Century Cup: The Century Cup is awarded to the class that has exhibited school spirit, academic excellence, athletic success and a strong commitment to spirituality at OLSM.

Dean of Residence Award: This plaque is awarded to a boarding student for overall contributions to the lives of his Resident Brothers at Kolbe Hall. This recipient makes living on campus a better experience for all students.

Dean of Students Award: The Dean of Students Award is an honor bestowed upon the St. Mary’s senior who has been a living example of a student who embraces the mission of St. Mary’s and abides willingly by the spirit of our Honor Code and School Regulations.

“For the Boys” Award: This award is given to a senior who has demonstrated significant service to the Prep and/or his classmates, motivated not by recognition or compensation but by kindness, concern and empathy. He leads by example as a true Man of St. Mary’s.

Iron Man Award: Awarded to a student who has demonstrated unparalleled dedication and perseverance in working toward his school-related goals and/or to a student who has demonstrated significant growth in the face of adversity and has done so in an exemplary fashion.

Karen Stewart Award: The Karen Stewart Award is given each year to two students. One award is given to the student who displays the greatest mathematical aptitude and performance. The second award is given to the student who struggles in his mathematical achievement, but transcends his challenges.

Freshman Academic AwardsCum Laude - GPA 3.3 - 3.69

Kyle AboonaW. Cooper Anderson

Joseph BaussMitchell Bohland

James BurkeChristopher Campanale

Troy ClarkAndrew Dundas

Kyle FilbyMatthew Flynn

Collin HeeryJames Hunter III

Dillon KarkTheodore KotsakisAshton Lancaster

Josiah LauDonté McMullen

Chiderah NwaoparaWentao (Michael) Ouyang

Sawyer PrzekopCarson RiddleWilliam RoughDean Sigler Jr.Gabriel Skaer

Zarruh SuponkulovFranklin Tarrance

Collin TerpstraMark Thomas

Magna Cum Laude - GPA 3.7 - 3.99Christian Ajo

Christian AllawerdiAlex Ayar

Evan BeckerBrandon BriggsKyle CampagnaMichael CianciDaniel DaCorte

Jake Dykstra

Colm FillionPreston Hazelton

Luke JacobsWilliam Jozwiak

Bryce KallenKenneth KellnerSteven Latham

Jalen LewisGabriel Matti

Jacob MaurerCortland Montgomery

Christian NuckollsAntonio ShinaJoshua SmolekBryce Suman

Zachary YakischDylan Yearn

Summa Cum Laude - GPA 4.0 and aboveMark Amidon

Daniel BrzozowskiMaxwell Camara

Christopher DeMartinisRocco HutterJohn Jasinski

Nicholas KallabatNicholas Karavite

Joshua KashatBlake Kizi

Preston LenarcicDaniel McCarthyMatthew McLain

Jack MooneyCole Morris

Christian NamyHarrison Poeszat

Ryan RomayaAustin Sharrak

Edward SpenglerMichael Strouse

Jason StrzelewiczZachary Thennisch

Charles VitekThomas Walker

Sophomore Academic AwardsCum Laude - GPA 3.3 - 3.69

Muhanned AljidaHunter Baudino

Blake BeanTrent Beaumarchais

Jordan CarterJustin Gassman

Cole GibbsNicholas GoerssCarson Grainer

Kameron GreisdorfConnor Harrington

Wangguandong (James) HuiMaxwell KaribianNathan Kolwich

Noah KreiderDevin Laba

Emerson LawrenceHunter Lopatin

Mason Moss

Harrison NelsonNathan Page

Brendan PincheckOscar Richie

Victor ThackerCharlie Toma

Samuel WardlowPatrick Wells

William Wyrick

Magna Cum Laude - GPA 3.7 - 3.99Kyle Bahoora

Kyle CraggNicholas Denha

Landon DombrowskiKevin Duffie

Adam EischenBenjamin Fee

Ryan GondekAleksander HalkPaul Heuschele

Joseph JabroRyan Kerchoff

Brandon KorhonenGuanghao (Martin) Li

Jianyuan (Eric) LiuNathan Long

Noah SadowskiLouis SalaBasil Shea

Donald Whalen

Summa Cum Laude - GPA 4.0 and aboveRashawn AllenMichael Ayad

Ryan BoydNicholas Cloud

Andrew DeBakerMyron GappyKyle Iverson

Andrew Jackson

Dillon JenningsAntonio Kallabat

Owen KellyRyan Langan

Timothy MachnackiCarter Macias

Charles McGoriskStephen McGregor

Brendan MoriartySpencer Panoushek

Eamon SalfiGriffen SanomLuke Stoneback

Ryan TuckerGriffin WardenDaniel Whalen

Junior Academic AwardsCum Laude - GPA 3.3 - 3.69

Hamza-Ali AnnamyradovTrevor Bishop

Dwayne Chapman IIYiming (Frank) Chen

Jack ClarkBennet Coe

Derek DeFrancesBrendan DuRivage

Brendan Earls

Camron FaridaOmar Gates

Jacob GoodroeJulian Hamama

Max HastieLuke Ibrahim

Colt LangZeYu (David) LiNicholas Marini

Grant McNuttChase Miller

Parker RaingeJoseph SchmidNicholas ShabaMichael Stewart

Zarshed SuponkulovJacob TraskLogan Yearn

Magna Cum Laude - GPA 3.7 - 3.99Steven Ambrose

Andrew EfthemiouConnor Foe

Jake Galiatsos

Nicklas KuphalTrey LeVasseur

Brendan MurphyJohn Pearson

Christopher RobertAndrew ShinaCamden Skiba

Christopher Skiba

Summa Cum Laude - GPA 4.0 and aboveFoster Buchanan

Patrick ClouseBlake Haddad

Anthony Haroutunian

Patrick HeikkilaRyan HerrmannAugustine LauDamon Leja

Matthew LeonardJacob Poniatowski

Nicholaus SchneiderMatthew Whalen

Senior Academic AwardsCum Laude - GPA 3.3 - 3.69

Pierce BauerMichael BeckettChris Bourachi

Drew BoydIan Bruneau

Connor CrutchfieldDustin DeLucaNathan Fagnani

Tyler FenzelJacob GarmoBlake Gordon

Kevin HeiligenthalJustin JewulaJohn Keller

John KwiecinskiKyle LaVergne

Tianchen (Luke) LiuTroy Marks II

Stewart MarmionChristian MarougiThomas McDonald

Leonardo Nardicchio

Jack OlmsteadDominic PerelliAlexander Pero

Cole RamfosEnzo Salfi

Michael SantoniDonovan SarnackiJoshua Strzelewicz

Hao (Bob) TianJacob Walsh

Magna Cum Laude - GPA 3.7 - 3.99Bryce Archer*

Benjamin BarshNicholas Bonde

Davis Boos*Luke Chargo*

Brandon Fenzel*Michael Giacalone*

Nicholas Gischia*Michael Jajou*Daniel Jokisch

Benjamin Jozwiak*Andrew Kassa*

Shane Kelly*Steven Koski

Christopher Leonard*Anthony Mansour*

Austin StaufferDavid Stration

Brendan Tabone*Thomas Tenuta*Stephen Walz*

Summa Cum Laude - GPA 4.0 and aboveAustin Aselage*Joseph Carlini

Tyler Cochran*Robert Hickson, Jr.*

Stephen Kenkel*Jacob Killian*

Scott KowalskiJames KozickiJacob LaPres

Andrew Malick*Erik McKeen

Grant Reszczyk

Chase Ruckhaber*J. Harrison Salter*Brandon Sharrak

Drake Titus*Spencer Vagg*

Joseph Verkerke*

* member of National Honor Society

This statue of Fr. Joseph Dabrowski, the founder of St. Mary’s Preparatory and SS. Cyril and Methodius Seminary, was created

to celebrate the centennial anniversary of Fr. Dabrowski’s passing into eternal life. This artistic rendering is a replica of

the last picture ever taken of Fr. Joe before his reunion with the Lord. It has become an icon and trademark of our campus. Our Lady Of Orchard Lake,

Pray fOr us!