CREIGHTON PREPARATORY SCHOOL STUDENT AWARDS NIGHT

Monday, May 4, 2020 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. EVENING PROGRAM Opening Prayer Fr. Tom Neitzke, SJ, President

Master of Ceremonies Mr. Jim Bopp, Head of School

Presentation of Awards Faculty & Moderators

Closing Remarks Mr. Jim Bopp, Head of School

INTEGRATED ARTS & TECHNOLOGY WRITING & ENGLISH Bill Brodd Memorial Scholarship Omaha World-Herald Key Staffer Award Presented by Mr. Rich Mansfield to an outstanding Presented by Mr. Matt Rasgorshek to a member of student in the area of technology and design. the senior class who has made an outstanding Nathan James Smith contribution to the school yearbook, newspaper or literary magazine. James Richard Heldridge

Dienstbier Literary Magazine Award Presented by Mrs. Barb Hake and given for superior contribution to the literary magazine. Aidan Douglas Chapman

Brayman Scholarship for English Presented by Mrs. Barb Hake and given in memory of John M. Brayman, faculty member at Creighton Prep for13 years. Gabriel Shannon DeWeese Nathaniel Lucas Reyes

Page 1 WORLD LANGUAGE SOCIAL STUDIES Proficiency in Level IV Brayman Scholarship for Social Studies Presented by Mr. Mark Haynes and given for Presented by Mr. Tom Haindfield and given to outstanding proficiency in all four years of language. academically gifted students in memory of French, Killian Kincaid Green John M. Brayman, faculty member at Creighton Prep for 13 years. Italian, Thomas John Peltz James Patrick Knudsen Latin, Richard James Chapman Jackson Warren Morris Spanish, Jacob Eli Quiros Sophomore Social Studies Award for Academic Proficiency in Level II Presented by Mr. Mark Haynes and given for Excellence outstanding proficiency in the first two years Presented by Mr. Tom Haindfield to sophomores of language. who achieved the highest evaluation in their social studies class. French, Thomas Edward Blake III Michael Douglas Barrett Latin, Tyler Joseph Reidy Tyler Scott Diesing Spanish, Henry John Davis Everett Blake Gravelle Spanish, Thomas Edward Krause Johnathan Michael Line Parker David Mooney MATH Joshua Luke Townley-Thomas Rensselaer Award Woodman of the World American History Award Presented by Dr. Gerard Kowal and is given to Presented by Mr. Tom Haindfield to a student promising secondary school students who have ranking in the upper fourth of the class and having distinguished themselves in mathematics and science. demonstrated superior performance in Advanced Benjamin August Lyons Placement United States History by selection of the instructor. Kevin Connor Prososki SCIENCE Bausch & Lomb Science Award Presented by Mr. Mike Higgins for outstanding academic achievement and profound interest in scientific studies by vote of the Science Department faculty. Timothy Patrick Chase

Page 2 SPECIAL RECOGNITION CULTURAL & DIVERSITY AWARENESS

The Winifred M. Cassem Scholarship Given to those students who have shown positive Presented by Fr. Tom Neitzke, SJ. This award is leadership in their class and who promote made soley on the meritorious qualities of the multiculturalism and diversity at Prep. This student is student. He performs well in athletics, school open to others, non-judgmental, and proud of his activities and in the classroom. He is respected by own culture and background. faculty members and peers for his fairness, industry, honesty, genuineness, trust and balance, and is Oscar Romero Award - Freshman looked up to by underclassmen. Reverence for God Presented by Mr. Allen Burrell in honor of the and his fellow human beings should be manifest in Salvadoran archbishop who was murdered by the his behavior. military government for standing up for the rights of Anthony Jon Garrett, Freshman the materially poor. Julian A. Moran Tyler Jason Gonsowski, Sophomore Aidan Douglas Chapman, Junior Mahatma Gandhi Award - Sophomore Presented by Mr. Allen Burrell in honor of the Academic All-Metro First Team & All State great leader from India who promoted non-violence Presented by Mr. Joe Ryberg and given by the and non-cooperation as a way to bring about Omaha World-Herald to 12 Omaha area students social change. based on classroom performance and involvement in Elijah James Warren extracurricular activities and academic honors. Richard James Chapman Black Elk Award - Junior Presented by Mr. Allen Burrell in honor of the holy Academic All-Metro Second Team man of the Oglala Sioux tribe who was baptized a Presented by Mr. Joe Ryberg and given by the Catholic and melded his native beliefs with his faith. Omaha World-Herald to 12 Omaha area students He was an example of spiritual unity and openness. based on classroom performance and involvement in Cooper James Cherek extracurricular activities and academic honors. Hayden Alexander Stessman Joshua Nicholas Kramer

Dr. John P. Malloy Award Martin Luther King Award - Senior Presented by Mr. Allen Burrell in honor of the civil Presented by Mr. Steve Wertzberger to a student rights leader who brought about positive change whose courageous and selfless actions positively through breaking unjust laws and inspired a nation impact the life of one or more of his classmates. to look at itself and change. Kevin Connor Prososki Nathan Paul Limas Nasire Devin Damone Perry

Page 3 STUDENT ACTIVITIES FRESHMAN AWARDS Spirit Award James Schwee Memorial Award Presented by Mr. Dan Kennedy, SJ to the student Presented by Fr. Robert Tillman, SJ to a freshman who shows his dedication to Creighton Prep based upon achievement in academics, athletics, through involvement in school spirit activities. leadership, and extracurricular activities. Raymond Gerard Hasebroock Edward Hynes Kamm

Student Activities Leadership Awards Brother Marc Campbell, SJ Scholarship Presented by Mr. Dan Kennedy, SJ to a student who Presented by Mr. Greg Glenn to a freshman who has contributed significantly to the student life of has a good start on Brother Marc's special qualities Creighton Prep, and who has developed as a such as humility, integrity, positive spirit, helpfulness, school leader in our community. and good effort in all endeavors. Black Student Alliance Manuelli Daniel Bakou Amariyon Avontae William Green Diego Antonio Olmedo Cyber Patriots Benjamin Francis Hall EconChallenge Club Parker William Wall SOPHOMORE AWARDS Habitat for Humanity Mac Erik Nelson Fr. Don Michalski, SJ Scholarship for Italian Club Christian Young Men Matthew Joseph Nanfito Presented by Mr. Greg Glenn and given to a Latin Club sophomore who demonstrates outstanding Dexter Tate Shogrin awareness of Christian values in service to others. League of Extraordinary Gentlemen Hayden Michael Hogan-Doria Henry James Slagle Louder than a Bomb Poetry Club Exchange Club Outstanding Sophomore Award Amariyon Avontae William Green Presented by Fr. Robert Tillman, SJ to a sophomore Model UN Club who is outstanding in leadership, academics and Joseph Lawrence Oberlies extracurricular activities by vote of the faculty. National Art Honor Society John Edward Burns John Joseph Maynard Photography & Film Club Amariyon Avontae William Green Prep Accepts Mason Sebastiano Mandolfo Quiz Bowl Matthew Justus Lemar Robotics Club Cal Daniel Tietjen Science Competition Club Jackson Eugene Diers Sustainability Club Aidan Douglas Chapman Young Republicans Page 4 Dominic Garrett Mendlik JUNIOR AWARDS JUNIOR AWARDS Dwight D. Eisenhower Award Nebraska Boys State Representative Presented by Fr. Robert Tillman, SJ to a junior who Presented by Fr. Robert Tillman, SJ to a junior who has demonstrated exceptional leadership through demonstrates good citizenship and leadership performance in academics, athletics, extracurricular qualities. Sponsored by the American Legion. activities, community service, and good citizenship. Nathaniel Caleb Foss Ugochukwu Larry Anyaegbunam Fr. Pedro Arrupe, SJ Scholarship LeMoyne College Heights Award Presented by Mr. Dan Kennedy, SJ to a junior who Presented by Fr. Robert Tillman, SJ to a junior in the exemplifies being a “Man for Others.” This phrase top tenth of his class who has made significant was first used by Father Arrupe, past Superior contributions in leadership and service to Prep or the General of the Society of Jesus, to describe the community at large. A scholarship to expectations Jesuits have of a person who graduates Le Moyne College accompanies this award. from a Jesuit high school. This person is intellectually Maximus Scott Lauritsen competent, religious, loving, open to growth and committed to doing justice. The recipient is selected St. Michael's College Book Award by the Creighton Prep Jesuit community. Presented by Fr. Robert Tillman, SJ to a junior who is Amariyon Avontae William Green a member of the National Honor Society and has demonstrated a sincere commitment to community St. Ignatius Scholarship service activities through his high school or Presented by Fr. Robert Tillman, SJ to a junior who organizations within the local community. Preference has made great strides in modeling the to students who have taken on leadership roles characteristics of the "Graduate at Graduation." within their community service endeavors. Colin Michael Mahoney Joseph Michael Manhart Hertzel Cian McPartlin Weekly Ned O'Brien Memorial Scholarship Presented by Mr. Chris Searl to a junior who demonstrates outstanding determination and George Washington University Book Award persistence in pursuit of excellence. Presented by Fr. Robert Tillman, SJ to a junior who Michael Amini Bidandi exemplifies academic excellence, leadership outside of the classroom, diversity of thought, and ability to Benjamin August Lyons put knowledge into action. Timothy Patrick Chase David M. Hoover Memorial Scholarship Presented by Mr. Greg Glenn to the junior who best exemplifies Christian leadership in life and in extracurricular activities. Oscar Daniel Ahumada

Page 5 SENIOR AWARDS SENIOR AWARDS Don Leahy Award West Omaha Rotary Club Award Presented by Dr. Dan Schinzel to the senior student- Presented by Mr. Steve Wertzberger to a athlete for outstanding achievements in athletics and a distinguished senior who has exercised leadership commitment to a life that exemplifies the five qualities and service to his school by vote of the faculty. of a Creighton Preparatory School graduate: open to Joshua Nicholas Kramer growth, academic excellence, religious, loving and committed to justice. A true “Man for Others.” Jesuit Schools Network Award Mason Tyler Armstead Presented by Mr. Jim Bopp to the senior who most closely resembles the characteristics of the Jeffery Shreves Memorial Award "Grad at Grad." Presented by Mr. Dave Lawler and is given for Matthew Justus Lemar outstanding service to his school in the spirit of Christian service. Fr. Henry L. Sullivan, SJ Award Keanu Jack Landolt Presented by Fr. Tom Neitzke, SJ. This is the top award given to a student at Creighton Prep and is Ronald Reagan Leadership Medal awarded to a senior who excels in all characteristics Presented by Fr. Robert Tillman, SJ to a senior who of the "Graduate at Graduation," open to growth, exemplifies the characteristics of drive, humility, and religious, loving, committed to doing justice and service before self. intellectually competent. Richard James Chapman Ryan William Kenney

Fr. Thomas McKenney, SJ Memorial Award Presented by Mr. Dan Kennedy, SJ to a senior who has proven to be of outstanding service to student life at Creighton Prep through consistent service to the Student Council. Alexander Charles Masek Robert Michael Masek

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