Celebrating the Class of 2023 Senior Awards Gala

Congratulations to the Class of 2023 and all of the award recipients!

This year's graduating class gathered in the Memorial Gymnasium on May 21 to celebrate each other and their achievements and contributions to the Raider Family.

The Class of 2023 Page

 

The Class of 2023 Senior Awards Gala

6:00 PM, Sunday, May 21

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

Watch the Gala Livestream Recording

Awards included:

• Academic Awards (listed below)
• Activity Awards (listed below)
• Legion of Honor Awards (listed below)
• Athletics: The Captains March & Captains Recognition

The night also included:

• A Message from the Mayor of Lawrence
• Student Performance: Senior Send-Off

Coming Thursday: Commencement 2023

Photo Album: The Class of 2023 Senior Awards Gala

 

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Class of 2023 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 2023 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 2022-2023 academic year:

General Excellence in the Field of Business

• Recipient:
  • Luca Beltrandi
• Next in Merit:
  • Richard Wirtanen

General Excellence in the Field of Chinese Language

• Recipient:
  • Sydney Demers
• Next in Merit:
  • Adriel Javier

General Excellence in the Field of English

• Recipients:
  • Colin Fague
  • Ranjana Ramesh
• Next in Merit:
  • Allyson Lightburn
  • Elizabeth Welch

General Excellence in the Field of French Language

• Recipients:
  • Margaret Lightburn
  • Ranjana Ramesh
• Next in Merit:
  • Milena Lyons

General Excellence in the Field of Mathematics

• Recipients:
  • Anastasia Panas
  • Bridget Underwood
• Next in Merit:
  • Stephanie Chamoun
  • Ryan Finn

General Excellence in the Field of Music

• Recipient:
  • Ryan Finn
• Next in Merit:
  • Patricia Pham

General Excellence in the Field of Religious Studies

• Recipients:
  • Colin Fague
  • Megan Linzer
  • Anastasia Panas
  • Ranjana Ramesh
• Next in Merit:
  • Caitlyn Drew
  • Camila Saldarriaga

General Excellence in the Field of Science

• Recipient:
  • Anthony Kim
• Next in Merit:
  • Colin Fague
  • Elizabeth Welch
  • Isabella Zouein

General Excellence in the Field of Social Studies

• Recipients:
  • Sydney Demers
  • Allyson Lightburn
• Next in Merit:
  • Alexander Willard

General Excellence in the Field of Spanish Language

• Recipient:
  • Allyson Lightburn
• Next in Merit:
  • Arlenny Alvarez
  • Kathleen Smith

General Excellence in the Field of Technology

• Recipients:
  • Eric Fischer
  • Ranjana Ramesh
• Next in Merit:
  • Grace Blanchette
  • Lucius Manzi

General Excellence in the Field of Visual Art

• Recipients: Shelagh Murphy and Elizabeth Welch
• Next in Merit: Aalyah Soto

 

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Legion of Honor Awards

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

• 4A: Grace Blanchette
• 4B: Gianna Ciampa
• 4C: Grace Drzewiczewski
• 4D: Ryan Finn
• 4E: Andrew Kriner
• 4F: Brooke Mahoney
• 4G: Francisco Melendez
• 4H: Ranjana Ramesh
• 4J: Luke Reller
• 4K: Caleb Scotch
• 4L: Kathleen Smith
• 4M: Madison Wade

 

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The Class of 2023 Activity Award Recipients

Congratulations to all members of the Class of 2023 for their contributions to Central Catholic! The following members of Central Catholic High School’s Class of 2023 have demonstrated a substantial commitment to enrich student life through clubs and activities at CCHS.

Anime Club

• Arlenny Alvarez
• Monique Gonzalez-Tellez

Band

• Patricia Pham - Sousa Award
• Erin Torrisi - Armstrong Award

Campus Ministry

• Stephanie Chamoun - Mary, Our Good Mother Award
• Divine Martinez - Mary, Our Good Mother Award
• Ranjana Ramesh - Saint Thèrése of Lisieux Award
• Andrew Kriner - Saint Marcellin Champagnat Award

Central Harmony

• Helena Bernier
• Grace Hunt
• Sofia Och

Chinese Culture Club

• Sydney Demers
• Sarah Fijnvandraat

Christmas Project

• Andrew Kriner
• Santany Sanchez

Concert Choir

• Helena Bernier
• Grace Hunt
• Sofia Och
• Roxana Pineda
• Chloe Smith

DECA (Distributive Education Clubs of America)

• Eva Coutu
• Megan Linzer
• Ranjana Ramesh
• Emily Ryan

Gaming Club

•  Jason Szycher

Gavel Club

• Ranjana Ramesh

IYNA Neuroscience Club

• Ranjana Ramesh

Marist Mentors

• Emma Gordon
• Yamilet Guzman
• Delia Sullivan

Marist Youth

• Youssef Acevedo
• Colin Fague
• Luke Reller

Middle Eastern Cultural Club

• Youssef Acevedo

Mock Trial

• Sydney Demers
• Evan Lugli
• John Murphy
• Stephanie Sayegh
• Caleb Scotch

Model UN

• Neko Kady
• Stephanie Sayegh

National Honor Society

• Delia Sullivan
• Alexander Willard

Passport Club

• Arlenny Alvarez

Peer Leaders

• Arlenny Alvarez

Photography Club

• Shreya Banerjee
• John Philbin

Project Recycle

• Juliana Kalil
• Luke Reller
• Caleb Scotch

Raider Review: School Newspaper

• Eva Nanje

Robotics Club

• Adriel Javier

SCOPE (Students Can Open People’s Eyes)

• Jason Belkus
• Yamilet Guzman
• Mariah Navarro
• Camila Saldarriaga

Ski & Snowboard Club

• Isabella Berard
• Andrew Kriner
• Mark Pappalardo
• Aiden Recesso

Student Alumni Association (SAA)

• Stephanie Chamoun
• Kate Ciesielski
• Daniela DiNitto
• Ranjana Ramesh
• Molly Trischitta

Student Ambassadors

• Nyresh Bol
• Nathan Kearney
• Andrew Kriner
• Megan Linzer
• Francisco Melendez
• Eva Nanje
• Ranjana Ramesh

Student Council

• James Bohenko
• Andrew Kriner
• Francisco Melendez
• Ranjana Ramesh
• Nicholas Spero

Theatre Guild

• Benjamin Harrington

United We Stand

• Jonelle Echendu
• Altyanah Paul

Visions Literary & Arts Magazine, Coffeehouse

• Delia Sullivan
• Elizabeth Welch

Yearbook: The Florentian

• Brooke Mahoney
• Mika McLean

 

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The Captains March, Athletic Awards, and Captains Recognition

 

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Student Performance: The Senior Send-Off

 

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The 85th Commencement Exercises for the Class of 2023

5:00 PM, Thursday, May 25, 2023

The Memorial Gymnasium of Central Catholic High School

Commencement Livestream

Commencement Tickets

Families should check the Class of 2023 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 Addresses:

  • Allyson Lightburn '23, Co-Valedictorian

  • Ranjana Ramesh '23, Co-Valedictorian

• Salutatory Address:

  • Sydney Demers '23, Salutatorian

 

Click hear to read more about our Valedictorians 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 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 2023 Student Council Officers

  • President: Ranjana Ramesh '23
  • Vice-President: Francisco Melendez '23
  • Secretary: Nick Spero '23
  • Treasurer: James Bohenko '23

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The Golden Anniversary Class of 1973

Join us as we recognize the Golden Anniversary Class of 1973 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 Cocktail Reception
• Reunion Breakfast, School Tour, & Golden Diploma Presentation
• Recognition at Commencement
• Class Mass in Honor of Deceased Classmates
• 50-Year Reunion Celebration

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 2023!