St. Catharine’s inducts honor students

St. Catharine’s inducts honor students

Thursday, April 25, 34 students at St. Catharine Academy were inducted into the Mercy Chapter of the National Honor Society. To be selected for this honor, students must exhibit characteristics of strong leadership, fine character, high scholarship and service to their school and community. In welcoming the candidates and their guests to the ceremony, Sr. Ann M. Welch, principal, spoke to the young women who represent the finest at St. Catharine Academy.

The National Honor Society has been very active in the community this school year. In October, many students participated in the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk at Orchard Beach. They raised over $1600. Students also volunteered in nursing homes, day-care centers, after school programs and hospitals. In February, students brought hand-made gifts to the residents of Providence Rest Nursing Home.  National Honor Society students planned and carried out activities for “Earth Week” in April and raised $685 which was donated to the World Wildlife Fund and the National Park Foundation. Moderators, Michael Mastronardi and Dolores Piergentile were very proud of these pro-active, civic minded members.

St. Catharine Academy proudly recognizes the following students as newly inducted members:  Class of 2008: Tafool Ali, Alessandra Boccanfuso, Samantha Brijlall, Bianca Daniel, Aisha Farooq, Sara Hadi, Christine John, Amy Lloyd, Ashley Lorenzo, Paulette Monforte, Sharquana Myers, Shakirah Navarro, Brittany Perez, Stephanie Rodriguez, Vojsava Vucinaj, Sarah Tayo Woli; Class of 2009: Elvira Aversano, Sabrina Caiazza, Alanna Cerino, Randi Darden, Rina Gorvokaj, Joana Haxhiu, Kristjana Hysaj, Courtney Johnson, Suzanna Juncaj, Vinh Le, Pia Leroy, Kimberly Mendez, Lori Nash, Linda Nguyen, Melissa Romero, Wanda Rosa, Amy Weber, Neah Williams.

St. Catharine Academy also recognizes the following formerly inducted members as excellent role models to their peers: Katherine Alvarez, Gina Bernardez, Amber Berrios, Jocelyn Boez, Christine Cacace, Amanda Diaz, Indira Djelovic, Sabina Dzaferovic, Marlene Frias. Amanda Gonzalez, Bianca Lanzo, Katherine Lestrade, Suzanne Levy, Rasheena Liberte, Paulina Pekic, Yasmin Reyes, Desiree Rosario, Katherine Ruiz, Susen Saeed, Nadia Seeteram, Annette Stabile, Phuong Thai, Myra Trang, Sophia Williams.