Students, Community Members Celebrated at Academy Awards

The academic/extracurricular accomplishments of our students as well as the professional and volunteer efforts of our Mount community were lauded and recognized on the evening of Monday, May 15, in Immaculate Conception Chapel during our annual Academy Awards Night.

 

Sister Lisa D. Gambacorto, RSM, Ed.S., Directress, said, "The honors given out tonight are mainly a result of two major characteristic traits -- determination and consistency. Thank you to all of our honorees for making this evening unique as we recognize with gratitude the academic, artistic, and service accomplishments of this school year."  

 

 

Mount parents who received Service Awards included: Richard and Nicole Mistichelli (Advancement Cabinet Chairs), Michelle DeAngelis (Mercy Guild President), and Jamie Schleck (Fathers Club President). JoAnn Rojek Minnicino '74 was praised for her leadership and compassion as the Alumnae Association President. 

 

Employees who received Mercy Core Values Awards included: Danielle Lovallo (English teacher), Ziggy Makowski (Director of Maintenance), Phillip Iuliano (Athletic Field Manager/Varsity Soccer Coach), and Kathy McGroarty (Library Media Center Department Chair). Retirees Ruth Anne Munroe (Director of Campus Ministry, Student Council Moderator), Kathleen Brennan (Department of Mathematics Chairperson), and Marian Senior (Spanish teacher) were also honored.