At graduation and the related ceremonies of Baccalaureate Mass and Class Day, many members of Ursuline's Class of 2015 received scholarships or awards for their efforts in academics, athletics, or community service. Congratulations and best wishes go out to all of the deserving recipients.
The following seniors were honored at graduation:
Shannon Lawler, Serviam Award
- The Serviam Award seeks to recognize outstanding traits of leadership in service, awareness of others and acceptance of responsibility, as well as academic achievements. The Serviam Award is the highest honor that Ursuline Academy bestows.
Elizabeth Vhay, Sister Mercedes Videira Medal
- The recipient of the Sr Mercedes Videira award acts with integrity, humility, generosity and concern for others, and exhibits through her actions a deep love for Ursuline Academy.
Michaela Chipman, Principal's Award
- Given in recognition of a student’s appreciation of the benefits of a Christian education, her leadership on behalf of her class and her willingness to serve others.
Mallory Whalen, Cross of Excellence Award
- Presented every year to the senior who has attained the highest grade average over her complete course of studies.
Katherine Gioioso, Valedictory Award
- Presented every year to the senior who has attained the second highest grade average over her complete course of studies.
The following seniors were honored at Baccalaureate Mass.
Abby Lake - The Cheryl Eakin Scholarship
- To a senior who demonstrates a willingness to serve others and shows dedication to the “common good”.
Sydney Conti - The Pearce Book Award
- To a senior who has a passion for excellence, an appreciation for learning and who also demonstrates a willingness to serve others and has demonstrated a dedication to the common good of the Academy.
Shannon Lawler- The Good Citizen Award
- The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution presents this award to a student who demonstrates the qualities of Dependability, Service, Leadership and Patriotism.
The following seniors were honored at Baccalaureate Mass:
Bridget McAdams - English Prize
Erin Harten - French Prize
Casey Gallagher- Latin Prize
Jackie Foley - Spanish Prize
Katherine Gioioso - Mathematics Prize
Hannah Garfield - History Prize
Elizabeth Joseph - Religion Prize
Mallory Whalen - Science Award
Michaela Chipman - Performing Arts Award
Elizabeth Vhay - Fine Arts Award
Meaghan Schaefer - Communication Arts Award
The following girls were recognized for outstanding performance in the National Merit Scholarship Program: Alina Carroll, Michaela Chipman, Jackie Foley, Katherine Gioioso, Katherine E. Murphy, Cassandra Nedder, Niamh Sutherburg, Mary Roche, Minali Venkatesh, Mallory Whalen.
The following girls were recognized for their initiative, spirit of generous service and willingness to assume responsibility for the common interest of the Academy: Abigail Alden, Abigail Black, Alina Carroll, Katherine Cavanaugh, Ali Erk-Thompson, Ashton Fagan, Kathryn Fitzgerald, Hannah Garfield, Berleine Gedeon, Katherine Gioioso, Eleni Haberis, Elizabeth Joseph, Sarah Kahler, Katherine Kearins, Meghan Lawler, Christina Luniewicz, Katherine Lynch, Kristen MacNeil, Marykate Maguire, Bridget McAdams, Eileen McAleer, Anna McDonald, Morgan O’Donnell, Maeve O’Sullivan, Amy Piccolo, Michaela Ricard, Gabriela Ryan, Nicole Ryan, Meaghan Schaefer, Marissa Schneider, Nicole Webhe, Carly Whalen, Mallory Whalen
Scholarships:
- Michaela Ricard received a 3-year Active Duty Army ROTC Scholarship to attend the University of Massachusetts.
- Alina Carroll received a full 4-year Cardinal Medeiros Scholarship to attend Boston University.
- Kimberly Cronin was awarded the Needham Bank Scholarship.