Celebrating student and community leaders
For immediate release
May 8, 2018 (Brantford) – Trustees of the Brant Haldimand Norfolk Catholic District School Board wish to thank His Excellency Bishop Gerard Paul Bergie, Bishop of the Diocese of St. Catharines, Norfolk County Mayor Charlie Luke, M.P.P. Toby Barrett, and supportive priests, parents, and staff who were in attendance at the 2018 Catholic Leadership Awards Ceremony at St. John’s College. The event, held during Catholic Education Week, acknowledges amazing student leaders, one selected from each school of the Board, to receive the prestigious student award.
“These award recipients are true role models who lead virtuous lives every day. Catholic Education Week affords us the perfect time to pay tribute to the student leaders in our schools and reflect on the importance of faith in our lives and the role it plays in Catholic education,” said Chair of the Board, Rick Petrella.
In bringing closing remarks to the event, Director of Education, Chris N. Roehrig said, “When I review the accomplishments of our students, I cannot help but be grateful for their leadership – not only their leadership among their peers – but their leadership for us. This is a particular credit to the parents among us today. Your guidance of our young people is inspiring to educators who share in the responsibility to form our young people in their faith.”
School |
Recipient |
School |
Recipient |
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Blessed Sacrament, Burford |
Breanne Smith |
St. Patrick, Brantford |
Arianna Bortolotto |
Christ the King, Brantford |
Emma Forget |
St. Patrick’s, Caledonia |
Christopher Cresencia |
Holy Cross, Brantford |
Pedro Delgado Ayala |
St. Peter, Brantford |
Ania Ciepielewski |
Holy Family, Paris |
Camryn Becks |
St. Pius X, Brantford |
Jaden Chagnon |
Jean Vanier, Brantford |
Jaina Pandohie |
St. Stephen’s, Cayuga |
Joyce Fox |
Notre Dame, Brantford |
Liam Arthofer |
St. Theresa, Brantford |
Chloe Svec |
Sacred Heart, Paris |
Mia DiFelice |
Holy Trinity Catholic High, Simcoe |
Matthew Kiernan |
St. Basil, Brantford |
Lainie Spencer |
St. John’s College, Brantford |
Alexandra Rodriguez |
St. Bernard of Clairvaux, Waterford |
Lauren Klunder |
Notre Dame, Caledonia |
Hannah Latimer |
St. Cecilia’s, Port Dover |
Amelia Carr |
Our Lady of Fatima, Courtland |
Joshua King |
St. Frances Cabrini, Delhi |
Emma Rose |
Our Lady of Providence, Brantford |
Sabrina Gulas |
St. Gabriel, Brantford |
Lucas Mamela |
Resurrection, Brantford |
Jessica Spangenberger |
St. Joseph’s, Simcoe |
Sylvia King |
Sacred Heart, Langton |
Kevin Boyd |
St. Mary’s, Hagersville |
Kaeleigh Walsh |
St. Leo, Brantford |
Heather Stanley |
St. Michael’s, Dunnville |
Devon Dulmage |
Assumption College School, Brantford |
Evelina Rowley |
St. Michael’s, Walsh |
Chloe Brownlee |
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To add to the evening, Trustees of the Board presented awards that highlight the importance of continued Catholic leadership beyond school.
The Distinguished Catholic Graduate Award was presented to Diana Dumlavwalla. This award is presented to a graduate from the Brant Haldimand Norfolk Catholic District School Board who has provided an outstanding example of the Ontario Catholic School Graduate Expectations in action.
The Outstanding Contribution to Catholic Education Award was presented to June Szeman (posthumously) and Walter VanLaeken. This award is presented to a person in the Brant Haldimand Norfolk Catholic District School Board who has made a significant contribution to Catholic Education, serving the students, staff and greater community.
Photo Cutline: Bishop Bergie, Trustees, 2018 Catholic Student Leaders, Acting Mayor Councillor John Utley, BHNCDSB Director of Education Chris N. Roehrig, Parish Priests and award recipients Walter VanLaeken and Diana Dumlavwalla gather for a pre-ceremony photo to celebrate the evening.
Photo cutline: Diana Dumlavwalla, the Szeman Family and Walter VanLaeken receive their awards.
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For more information about the Brant Haldimand Norfolk Catholic District School Board contact:
Tracey Austin | Manager of Communications and Community Relations, Privacy Officer | 519-756-6505 Ext. 234 (office) | 519-732-5282 (call or text) | taustin@bhncdsb.ca