Our Community
Senior Awards
On Friday, April 29, we hosted the annual Senior Awards ceremony. Congratulations to the following students who were recognized for their achievements. See photos from the ceremony here.
Military recognition presented by Commander Kevin Leeds from the United States Naval Reserves recognizing appointment to the United States Naval Academy
Lily Prebul ’24
Speech and Debate recognition
Anthony Marino '24
Art Awards
Excellence in Tech Theatre Award: presented to the senior(s) who has gone above and beyond on the stage crew throughout their high school career.
Jonas Tessman '24
Outstanding Senior Art Award: recognizes the student who have gone above and beyond experimenting and investigating infinite possibilities of creating artwork
Charlotte Sanders '24
Purchase Award: Each year, Gilmour purchases a piece of artwork for display in the school from a student who has produced work that is meaningful and creative.
Lily Prebul '24 (piece titled “Antique Forrest”)
Departmental Awards
Spanish Award: presented to the seniors who have demonstrated a true passion for and a genuine interest in the study of Spanish while maintaining a superior academic average
Maria Flynn '24
Jakob Kavcic '24
Latin Award: presented to the seniors who have demonstrated a true passion for and a genuine interest in the study of Latin while maintaining a superior academic average
Kelsey O’Toole '24
Lilly Russo '24
French Award: presented to the senior who has demonstrated exemplary work and exhibited a curiosity about the French language in and out of the classroom
Anai McKinney '24
The Innovation Award: recognizes excellence in a technology education student who has exceeded expectations in computer science coursework and excelled in project-based learning
Michael Piccirillo '24
The Entrepreneurial Mindset Award: awarded to a senior who has embraced the entrepreneurial spirit, has forged meaningful connections within the Gilmour student and faculty/staff community, and has seamlessly applied an entrepreneurial mindset to elevate either the school-owned student-run business or their own venture
Rain Wilson '24
The John Gale Award: presented to the top Language Arts students
Julia Gainar '24 and Lucia Martino '24
The Holy Cross Award in Literature: presented to the seniors who demonstrated the capacity to act as agents of change and to raise the bar for those around them
Gia Hilal '24 and Rain Wilson '24
The William G. Moore III English Award: presented to the student whose commitment to the study of literature and whose unparalleled aptitude in the classroom reflect a worthy tribute to the legacy of William G. Moore III ’51, an alumnus and dedicated Gilmour teacher known for challenging his students
Lily Prebul '24
Mathematics Award: recognizes a student who takes risks in the classroom by asking questions and extending concepts, demonstrates genuine interest in mathematical ideas and pursues those ideas independently, develops logical and deep analyses to decipher and solve problems, and demonstrates scholarly thoughtfulness and high achievement in their studies
Samantha Stutler '24
AP Biology Science Award: presented to a student who has consistently demonstrated a unique and powerful combination of curiosity, critical thinking, perseverance and a desire for excellence; who demonstrates an eagerness to learn and delve deeper into the complexities of biology; who takes on challenges with enthusiasm; who shows an ability to think creatively when presented with difficult concepts; and who demonstrates leadership and initiative in group projects and discussions
Maria Flynn '24
AP Environmental Science Award: presented to students who demonstrate superior skills in scientific logic and its application to real-world situations as well as an aptitude for and a sincere interest in the subject matter of this multifaceted area of study
Rachael Stasick '24
Oliver Seikel Award for Excellence in Science: presented in honor of Oliver Seikel ’55 to the senior who demonstrates the values of academic excellence, unquenchable thirst for knowledge as demonstrated through research, and perseverance in setting and achieving lofty goals
Julia Morgan '24
Paul Primeau Science Award: presented annually to the graduating senior who, in the collective judgment of the science faculty, best exemplifies the qualities of competence, scholarship and commitment to the study of science
Lilly Russo '24
Social Studies Award: presented to the following seniors for their scholarship, commitment to the fields of social studies and leadership in the classroom.
Throughout their Gilmour experiences, these individuals consistently have enriched their classes by posing probing questions beyond those in the curriculum. They have taken advantage of, and excelled in, our core courses, Advanced Placement offerings and our other electives.
Throughout their Gilmour experiences, these individuals consistently have enriched their classes by posing probing questions beyond those in the curriculum. They have taken advantage of, and excelled in, our core courses, Advanced Placement offerings and our other electives.
Elizabeth Cornette '24, Maria Flynn '24, Julia Gainar '24, Nicholas Hayslip '24, Lucia Martino '24, Jillian Robida '24 and Connor Varmecky '24
VECTOR Recognition: The following students successfully completed the VECTOR program. These students finished three focused courses, at least 40 hours of experiential learning and reflective writing, and developed a network of professionals as well as a relationship with a faculty mentor.
Elissa Goff '24
Science
Gia Hilal '24
Science
Lilly Russo '24
Science
Xi’an “Cedric” Li '24
Engineering
Edward Turk '24
Engineering
Lily Prebul '24
Engineering
Michael Piccirillo '24
Engineering
Tian Ying “Tae” Callam '24
Engineering
Brayden Green '24
Civic Engagement
John Paul Loeser '24
Civic Engagement
Giovanna Rosko '24
Business
Jillian Robida '24
Business
Julia Gainar '24
Business
Liam Colaluca '24
Business
Nicholas Hayslip '24
Business
Rain Wilson '24
Business
Hailey Kulawiak '24
Creativity
Lauren DiMenna '24
Creativity
Special Awards
National Merit Finalist: The following seniors were named National Merit Finalists, a distinction earned by less than one (1) percent of seniors nationally.
Julia Morgan '24 and Samantha Stutler '24
Phi Beta Kappa Award: presented to a senior who is truly representative of the qualities of academic integrity, outstanding scholarship and all-around initiative in matters of the mind
Samantha Stutler '24
The Lorraine Dodero Award in Drama: presented to the seniors who have participated in Drama Club, made a significant impact on the theater program, have a professional attitude and deep commitment to our productions, and exhibited excellence in acting with every performance
Amiya Conwell '24 and Edward Turk '24
Cathy and Pat O’Rourke Award for Leadership in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Initiatives: given to a senior who has demonstrated service above and beyond to contribute to the development of a culturally and ethnically diverse community and who has imbued the spirit of intercultural competence
Gia Hilal '24
Athletics Awards
OHSAA Archie Griffin Sportsmanship Award: honors student-athletes who display exemplary sportsmanship
OHSAA Archie Griffin Sportsmanship Award: honors student-athletes who display exemplary sportsmanship
Sebastian FitzGerald '24, Madison Minotas '24, Alex Melaragno '24,
Lauren Riccobelli '24, Nicholas Speyer '24 and Tyler Starich '24
OHSAA Courageous Student Award: acknowledges student-athletes who have overcome great adversity in a positive way
Benjamin Lindley '24, Jack Markowski '24, Johnny Maruna '24 and Kelsey O’Toole '24
OHSAA Scholar-Athlete Award: recognizes student-athletes dedicated to academic excellence while participating in interscholastic athletics
Colton Fairchild '24, Nicolette Finazzo '24, Anna Lisac '24,
Lily Prebul '24, Andrew Minder '24 and Zoë Wolfe '24
NFHS Award of Excellence: awarded to senior student-athletes who have displayed exemplary sportsmanship, ethics and integrity
Stacy Barresi '24, Kevin Flaherty '24, Brayden Green '24,
Mariyah Moore '24, Maddie Sammut '24 and Brooklyn Steiner '24
The Dennis Hoynes Award: presented annually to the outstanding female and male scholar-athletes
Maria Flynn '24, James Lawless '24,
Katherine Puletti '24 and Connor Varmecky '24
The Charles A. Mooney Trophies: awarded annually to the top outstanding female and male athletes at the Academy in a given school year
Andrew Kavcic '24, Jakob Kavcic '24, Adeline Nemeth '24 and Amy Weybrecht '24
All-Division Awards
Gilmour Academy Lifers Recognition: celebrates students who have attended Gilmour since at least the first grade
Gilmour Academy Lifers Recognition: celebrates students who have attended Gilmour since at least the first grade
Kevin Flaherty '24, Mason Hice '24, Benjamin Lindley '24, Vaughn Milstein-Croxall '24, Edward Turk '24 and Trevor Weltle '24
Robert Tomaro Honor Award: presented annually to the Gilmour senior who has a keen mind, sense of justice, passion for doing what is right and who most closely mirrors his commitment to the growth and success of the Academy
Amiya Conwell '24
Murlan J. Murphy Award: presented annually in honor of longtime Board Chair Jerry Murphy ’64 to the senior who has demonstrated qualities of leadership within our Gilmour community that exemplify Holy Cross values, who motivates and inspires members of the community by setting a high standard of integrity, and who has developed the competence to see where changes are necessary and the courage to act to make our Gilmour community and the Academy better
Gia Hilal '24
Service and Character Awards
Br. David Baltrinic Award: presented to the senior who best exemplifies former faculty member Brother David’s qualities of scholarship, compassion and caring, and Judeo-Christian service
John Paul Loeser '24
Saint Br. Andre Award: presented to the seniors whose service work has been transformational for the Gilmour community
John Eller Baud '24 and Mariyah Moore '24
Brother Robert A. Kelly, C.S.C. Outstanding Student Service Award: presented to the senior who has demonstrated an exemplary commitment to serving the less fortunate through diverse and meaningful volunteer experiences and going above and beyond the number of required service hours
Giovanna Rosko '24
The Charles Murray Student Humanitarian Award: given to a student who, like Charles Murray ’60, personifies the Gilmour mission, having not only the competence to see, but the courage to act in the name of justice and humanity
Tian Ying “Tae” Callam '24
Chaplain’s Awards: presented to seniors who go about giving daily witness to their faith and living our Holy Cross Mission
Liam Colaluca '24, Julia Gainar '24, Anna Grossner '24, Nicholas Hayslip '24, James Lawless '24, Grace Madden '24, Johnny Maruna '24, Camryn Patterson '24, Katherine Puletti '24, Giovanna Rosko '24, Nicholas Speyer '24, Jonas Tessman '24, Edward Turk '24, Trevor Weltle '24, Amy Weybrecht '24 and Zoë Wolfe '24
Brother James O’Donnell Campus Residency Award: presented annually to the senior or post-grad residence hall students who represent the spirit of Brother James O’Donnell, a former teacher, mentor and dormitory proctor at Gilmour, through strong performance in the classroom and in extracurricular activities, as well as involvement within the residence hall community life
Connor Varmecky '24
Director of the Upper School Award: recognizes seniors who have impacted our Gilmour Academy community in significant, meaningful and sometimes unrecognized ways, making Gilmour a better place because they were here
Nicholas Arrington '24, Casie Crawford '24, Joseph Delaney '24, Grace Kotora '24, Hailey Kulawiak '24, Timothy Lee '24, Benjamin Lindley '24, Rong “Sam” Luan '24, Anthony Marino '24, Timothy Papczun '24, Lauren Riccobelli '24, Maddie Sammut '24 and Brooklyn Steiner '24
Brother Theophane Schmitt Trophies: awarded annually to students who best exemplify outstanding school spirit in the tradition of Br. Theophane Schmitt, C.S.C., the school’s founder
Sebastian FitzGerald '24 and Kelsey O’Toole '24
The Gilmour Trophies: The highest honor a student can receive at Gilmour, the award is presented to a male and female in the graduating class who best exemplify the Gilmour outcomes the school hopes to instill in each student.
Kevin Flaherty '24 and Madison Minotas '24
