Celebrating the Class of 2025 Senior Awards Gala

This year's graduating class gathered in the Memorial Gymnasium on Sunday, May 18, to celebrate each other, their achievements, and their contributions to the Raider Family.

Congratulations to the Class of 2025 and all of the award recipients!

Seniors came together for a festive night of camaraderie and special student awards and recognitions.

Click here to watch the Gala Livestream Recording

The evening included:

• Academic Awards (listed below)
• Activities Awards (listed below)
• Legion of Honor Awards (listed below)
• Athletics: The Captains March & Athletics Awards
• Student Performance: Senior Send-Off

Coming Thursday: Commencement 2025

 

Photo Album: The Class of 2025 Senior Awards Gala

Click here to view and download photos on Raider SmugMug.

 

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Class of 2025 Academic Award Recipients

In recognition of superior scholastic achievements, the Academic Excellence Awards are presented to members of Central Catholic High School’s Class of 2025 who have attained the highest scholastic averages within the Central Catholic curriculum.

The following soon-to-be graduates have earned Academic Excellence Awards in each academic department for the 2024-2025 Academic Year.

General Excellence in the Field of Business

• Recipient:
  • Ava DeGrandpre
• Next in Merit:
  • Julia Barnas
  • Cole Glynn

General Excellence in the Field of Chinese Language

• Recipient:
  • Anthony Thu
• Next in Merit:
  • Ethan Westaway

General Excellence in the Field of English

• Recipient:
  • Brady Barry
  • Grace Wofford
• Next in Merit:
  • Juliet Clark
  • Ethan Westaway

General Excellence in the Field of Mathematics

• Recipient:
  • Juliet Clark
• Next in Merit:
  • Cole Glynn

General Excellence in the Field of Music

• Recipient:
  • Joseph Palmisano
• Next in Merit:
  • James Diamantis

General Excellence in the Field of Religious Studies

• Recipients:
  • Brady Barry
  • Cole Glynn
  • Julia Matachun
  • Luana Saldanha
  • Grace Wofford
• Next in Merit:
  • Connor Chase
  • Jenna Choi
  • Juliet Clark
  • Madeline Hennessy
  • Sophia Sierpina

General Excellence in the Field of Science

• Recipient:
  • Brady Barry
  Next in Merit:
  • Vi Pothier
  • Grace Wofford

General Excellence in the Field of Social Studies

• Recipient:
  • Alexis Martos
• Next in Merit:
  • Zachary Weller
  • Christian Boucher

General Excellence in the Field of Spanish Language

• Recipient:
  • Samantha MacAvoy
• Next in Merit:
  • Yasmin Meller

General Excellence in the Field of Technology

• Recipients:
  • Thomas Klauer
  • Cole Glynn
  • Grace Wofford
• Next in Merit:
  • Jenna Choi
  • Katherine Panas

General Excellence in the Field of Visual Art

• Recipient:
  • Sophia Sierpina
• Next in Merit:
  • Alliana Icart

 

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Legion of Honor Awards

The Legion of Honor awards are presented to students who have given distinguished service to their homeroom and the school community. They exemplify the Marks of a Marist student and in their quiet way go about making a difference in the lives of students, teachers, and administrators at Central Catholic.

• Kayla Barchand
• Sydney Berard
• Darlya Dago
• laurie Dilone
• Cole Glynn
• Dylan Kabaria
• Sophia Manry
• Alexis Martos
• Erin Olverson
• Sebastian Reyes
• Trinity Reyes
• Sophia Sierpina

 

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The Class of 2025 Activities Award Recipients

Congratulations to all members of the Class of 2025 for their contributions to Central Catholic! The following members of Central Catholic High School’s Class of 2025 have demonstrated a substantial commitment to enrich student life through clubs and activities at CCHS.

Animal Welfare Club

• Gina Evangelista
• Mia Jimenez

Anime Club

• Mia Jimenez

A/V Club

• Christian Boucher
• Alejandro Carter
• Caleb Kimiri
• Mia Jimenez

Band: John Philip Sousa Award

• Joseph Palmisano

Band: Louis Armstrong Award

• Alejandro Carter

Book Club

• Emma Borrero

Bowling

• Caleb Cascio

Campus Ministry: Mary, Our Good Mother Award

• Kiany Adames

Campus Ministry: St. Marcellin Champagnat Award

• Evan Fernandez

Campus Ministry: St. Thérèse of Lisieux Award

• Erin Olverson

Carry The Boats Club

• Connor Chase
• Carly Wells

Central Harmony

• Kiany Adames
• Aivah Cruz

Chinese Culture Club

• Jovianny Curiel
• Luana Saldanha
• Natalie Taylor

Cinema Club

• Mia Jimenez

Concert Choir

• Erin Olverson
• Mercy Tilahun

CROWN

• Sophia Encarnacion

DECA (Distributive Education Clubs of America)

• Julia Barnas
• James Diamantis
• Evan Fernandez
• Ethan Westaway

Hellenic Club

• Melina Panagiotakopoulos

Intramural Sports League

• Drew Alsup
• Zachary Ciccone
• Connor Grella
• Jack Steen

Karate Club

• Carly Wells

Liturgical Band & Chorus

• Emma Borrero
• Alejandro Carter

Marist Mentors

• Brady Barry
• Samantha MacAvoy
• Jane Njoroge

Marist Youth

• Sophia Encarnacion
• Kevin Flaherty

Middle Eastern Cultural Club

• Serena Sader

Mock Trial

• Sophia Encarnacion
• Alexis Martos
• Samantha Sayegh

Model UN

• Emma Borrero
• Mercy Tilahun

National Honor Society

• Kaya Asmar
• Brady Barry
• Juliet Clark
• Bianca Jerez
• Noel Wilson

Passport Club

• Alexa Calcano
• Jenna Choi

Peer Leaders

• Catherine Butler
• Grace Wofford

Planet Green

• Sydney Berard

Robotics Club

• Joseph Palmisano

SCOPE (Students Can Open People’s Eyes)

• Amelia Castillo
• Sophia Encarnacion

Ski & Snowboard Club

• James Diamantis
• Kevin Flaherty
• Owen Fulks
• Bianca Jerez
• Thomas Lewis
• Noel Wilson

Student Alumni Association (SAA)

• Kiany Adames
• Drew Alsup
• Catherine Butler
• Connor Grella
• Dylan Kabaria
• Samantha MacAvoy
• Sophia Sierpina
• Sera Trigilio

Student Ambassadors

• Sydney Berard
• Connor Chase
• Caleb Kimiri
• Samantha MacAvoy
• Laura Martin
• Sophia Sierpina
• Lily Spratt
• Lauren Sughrue
• Carly Wells

Student Council

• Luke Armano
• Ryan Demers
• John Drew
• Noel Wilson

Theatre Guild

• Fiona Angelone
• Christian Boucher
• Connor Chase
• Alliana Icart
• Trinity Reyes

Visions Literary & Arts Magazine, Coffeehouse

• Kayla Barchard
• Sydney Berard
• Emma Borrero
• Alejandro Carter
• Austin Demelo
• Erin Olverson

 

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The Captains March, Captains Recognition, & Athletics Awards

Athletics Awards

The Ed Lacerte '78 Award is given to a member of the graduating class that has made an impact on Raider Athletics and the student-athletes during their time at Central Catholic.

• Darlya Dago

The Impact Like a Champion Today Award is given to a student-athlete who has made a significant impact on the Central Catholic Raider Athletics Program while displaying great character, integrity, and humility.

• Luke Armano

 

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Student Performance: The Senior Send-Off

 

 

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The 87th Commencement Exercises for the Class of 2025

5:00 PM, Thursday, May 22, 2025

The Memorial Gymnasium of Central Catholic High School

Commencement Livestream

Commencement Tickets

Families should check the Class of 2025 page for more details and instructions on how to claim their allotted tickets.

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• President's Address: Christopher Sullivan '81, President of Central Catholic High School

• Valedictory Address: Brady Barry '25

• Salutatory Address: Grace Wofford '25

Click hear to read more about our Valedictorian and Salutatorian.

Major Awards and Presentations at Commencement

• The Brother Florentius, FMS, Memorial Award

  • The highest award presented to a graduating senior who best exemplifies the ideals of Central Catholic High School. Named in memory of Central Catholic’s legendary and inspirational founder. The award has been presented annually since 1963.

• The Brother Vincent Dinnean, FMS, Christian Service Award

  • Presented to the graduate who best embodies the Marist ideal of commitment to service and love for the least favored.

• The Michael Garvey Memorial Award

  • Presented to the Outstanding Male Student-Athlete

• The Mary I. Kilcoyne Memorial Award

  • Presented to the Outstanding Female Student-Athlete

• The Karen Moynihan '69SM Award

  • Presented to the graduate who made an Outstanding Contribution to the Arts

• The Florentian Dedication

  • Each year, the graduating class dedicates their yearbook, The Florentian, to someone who had a defining impact on their Central Catholic experience.

• The Class of 2025 Student Council Officers

  • President: Luke Armano
  • Vice-President: Noel Wilson
  • Secretary: John Drew
  • Treasurer: Ryan Demers

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The Golden Anniversary Class of 1975

Join us as we recognize the Golden Anniversary Class of 1975 from Central Catholic HS, St, Mary HS, and Presentation of Mary Academy as they celebrate the 50th Anniversary of their graduation from Central Catholic!

• The Welcome Home Reception & Reunion Dinner
• Reunion Breakfast, School Tour, & Golden Diploma Presentation
• Recognition at Commencement
• Class Mass in Honor of Deceased Classmates

More details are available at the Golden Anniversary page.

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The Brother Florentius, FMS, Society

Membership is comprised of previous recipients of the Bro. Florentius, FMS, Memorial Award, the highest honor bestowed on a CCHS graduate. Former recipients of the award attend the Commencement Exercises and form an honor guard to congratulate the newest recipient.

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Congratulations to the Class of 2025!

Celebrating the Class of 2025

Visit the Class of 2025 page for upcoming events and additional information!