As is the tradition at Christian Brothers Academy, the student body gathered on Friday, April 19 for the annual Lasalle Academic Awards.

Presented by Principal Neil Begley, Associate Principal Sean Nunan and the academic department chairs, the following Academy men were honored for their outstanding academic and service achievements during the 2023-2024 school year.

The John C. Henderson Award for MATHEMATICS

Awarded to……..Brady Prunty

Next in Merit….William DeMarco and Mark Giacona

The Doctor George Sheehan, Jr. Award for SCIENCE

Awarded to…….Brady Prunty

Next in Merit…Daniel Nguyen

 

Under the guidance of Mr. Andrew Cusick and Ms. Therese Heidelberger, this year, 16 of our graduating seniors completed their studies in the Scholars Program.

The Brother Michael Dwyer graduating scholars are:

Daniel Albano                          Sean Galvin                             Manuel McPolin

Keshav Ashok                          Mark Giacona                          Conor Mellor

Michael Child                          Andre Govignon                      Nicholas Ocone

William DiResta                       Jack Jaenicke                            Preston Pierre

Henry DiVita                           Chris Levonas                          Jack Puma

Nathan Galinski

The Doctor William J. Zapcic, AFSC Award 

Awarded to that student in the graduating class who in the opinion of the Administration most exemplifies the spirit, ideals and achievements of Christian Brothers Academy.

This year’s winner of the Dr. Zapcic award is Michael Tesauro

 

UNDERCLASSMEN AWARDS

The Saint Brother Miguel Award for GENERAL EXCELLENCE IN THE FRESHMAN YEAR

Awarded to……Patrick Yurcisin

Next in Merit…Elian Velasquez Molina

 

The Saint Brother Mutien Marie Award for GENERAL EXCELLENCE IN THE SOPHOMORE YEAR

Awarded to……Dylan Stefko

Next in Merit…Ryan Adams

 

The Saint Brother Solomon Award for GENERAL EXCELLENCE IN THE JUNIOR YEAR

Awarded to…….Eric Fradkin

Next in Merit…Justin Fuerbacher

 

The 8^th  annual Br. Frank Byrne Award for Theology is sponsored by Mr. Bill Moss, CBA class of 1975, and his wife Liz Moss, along with classmates and friends of Br. Frank.

This award honors the junior with the highest cumulative average in the study of Theology.

This year’s winner is Justin Fuerbacher

 

The 7th annual Brother Ralph Montedoro Award for Service to the Poor is sponsored by former CBA head of guidance Mr. Jack Brennan.

This award honors the junior who has best exemplified the Christian Service belief in direct service to those in need.

This year’s winner is Vincent Agliata

 

The 25th annual Duffy Memorial Award for Spanish is sponsored by Sean Duffy, CBA Class of 1970, in honor of his parents.

This award honors the junior with the highest cumulative average in the study of Spanish.

This year’s winner is Joseph Lippincott 

 

The 19^th annual Ceres Memorial Award for Physics is sponsored by Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Ceres in memory of their son Gerald, CBA class of 2003.

This award honors the junior with the highest average in Physics.

This year’s winner is Eric Fradkin

 

The 12^th annual Frank Bulzis Award for Mathematics is sponsored by Mrs. Doreen Bulzis in memory of her husband and our CBA colleague Frank Bulzis.

This award honors the junior with the highest cumulative average in the study of mathematics.

This year’s winner is Justin Fuerbacher

 

The 10^th annual John and Carol DeMuria Award for English is sponsored by John and Carol DeMuria, the proud parents of Jonathon (class of 2003), Daniel (class of 2011), and Nicholas (class of 2016).

This award goes to the junior with the highest cumulative average in the study of English.

This year’s winners are Eric Fradkin and Brandon Grossman 

 

The 1st annual Joseph Castle Award for Technology is sponsored by Mr. Joseph Castle, CBA Class of 1990.

This award honors the junior with the highest cumulative average in the study of technology.  This year’s winner is Alexander Madpak.

 

The 1st annual Jeff Matson Award for History was established by the family, friends, and admirers our CBA colleague Jeff Matson.

This award honors the junior with the highest cumulative average in the study of history.

This year’s winner is Eric Fradkin