Cheektowaga native receives Marian Award
Thursday June 14, 2012 | By:Metro Source Staff |
At its Commencement Ceremonies held on June 6 at Villa Maria College, St. Mary’s High School presented the school’s Marian Award to Cheektowaga native Korry Wirth.
The Marian Award, the highest award presented to a St. Mary’s graduate, recognizes the senior who has shown friendliness to all people, willingness to help others, leadership, and active support of the school. It is the only award presented at Graduation.
The nominees for this award are selected by their classmates. After the nominees are chosen, they are asked to write an essay explaining what their four years at St. Mary’s High School have meant to them and their personal growth. The faculty and staff then vote for the winner of the award.
In addition to Korry, the other nominees were Andrew Dobmeier and Jonathon Hoffman from Lancaster and Jamison Powell from Cheektowaga.
As a Marian Award recipient, Korry received a trophy and a special gift from the school’s administration.
The Marian Award, the highest award presented to a St. Mary’s graduate, recognizes the senior who has shown friendliness to all people, willingness to help others, leadership, and active support of the school. It is the only award presented at Graduation.
The nominees for this award are selected by their classmates. After the nominees are chosen, they are asked to write an essay explaining what their four years at St. Mary’s High School have meant to them and their personal growth. The faculty and staff then vote for the winner of the award.
In addition to Korry, the other nominees were Andrew Dobmeier and Jonathon Hoffman from Lancaster and Jamison Powell from Cheektowaga.
As a Marian Award recipient, Korry received a trophy and a special gift from the school’s administration.
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