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Congratulations to our 2023-2024 Graduating Class
We are honored to celebrate the end of an awesome year with our graduating 8th graders. On Monday, May 13th, we celebrated their hard work and efforts during our graduation mass and ceremony. See some of the awesome accomplishments below!
The Joan & Don Reichenberger Scholarship:
This year, the Reichenberger family established a scholarship in honor of Joan, a 1963 graduate of Cure of Ars and grandmother to the McGinnis family. Cure of Ars teachers nominated students based on having the traits of Joan–a deep Catholic faith, assertive attitude, contagious spirit, and the ability to greet everyone with a smile and kindness.
When describing this student, teachers said “One of this student’s most admirable traits is his adaptability and willingness to collaborate with everyone, regardless of whether or not they are his close friends. He is accepting of others, a voice for his quieter peers, and a leader in welcoming people. His good-natured spirit and great sense of humor make him a pleasure to be around. He approaches challenges with a positive attitude and is always willing to lighten the mood. In addition to his warm personality, he is a person of high integrity, owning up to mistakes and striving to learn from them.”
Awarded to: William Scott
The Fr. Bernard Donnelly Division of the Ancient Order of Hibernians Scholarship:
The Father Bernard Donnelly Division of the Ancient Order of Hibernians offers FIVE $1,000 scholarships each year to eighth grade students who will be continuing their education at a Catholic high school in the Kansas City area.
Awarded to: Peter Frerker
Curé- Musetta Thompson Outstanding Scholar:
This award honors the memory of Musetta Thompson, a beloved teacher at Cure’ of Ars Catholic School. She always encouraged her students to pursue academic excellence. Students with the highest Grade Point Average through 6th, 7th, and 8th grade will receive a commemorative plaque and scholarship money to use towards their Catholic HIgh School Tuition.
Awarded to: Vivian Overlease
Curé Leadership and Spirit Award:
This award goes to a boy and a girl who are voted on by the Middle School teachers and is based on their leadership and service to Cure’ of Ars Community, their teachers and classmates. Each student will receive a $1,000 scholarship to use towards their Catholic High School tuition.
Awarded to: Connor Devereux
Awarded to: Molly Rome
Bea Redondo Scholarship:
Former staff member Bea Redondo’s presence will forever be felt at Cure’ of Ars Catholic School. In memory of such a remarkable person, Fr. Storey and the school have pledged to dedicate two scholarships each year to a graduating 8th grade boy and girl. This scholarship will recognize both the outstanding academic performance and faith-filled presence of two 8th grade students. There will be additional attributes the students must possess in order to receive this scholarship. To many students and staff Bea Redondo was famously known for her fiery compassion to help others and notorious for her unshakeable faith. The Bea Redondo Scholarship will be awarded to two students who display these characteristics. Each student will receive a $250 scholarship to use towards their Catholic High School tuition.
Awarded to: Tom Koetting
Awarded to: Georgia Cisar
MSGR Charles Scholarship:
The Knights of Columbus award this to two 8th grade students, one boy and one girl, who show personal characteristics and behaviors exemplifying Christian beliefs such as kindness, humility, caring attitude, and a strong sense of spirituality in their daily lives. The students were required to submit an essay to the Knights of Columbus along with a teacher recommendation. This money will go towards their Catholic high school education.
When reviewing the applications, a committee member commented that “It is refreshing to read the submissions. They reflect well on the school and the Cure families.”
Awarded to: Peter Frerker
Awarded to: Vivian Overlease
President’s Award for Educational Excellence:
Awarded to: Gregory Arico, Kaitlyn Brion, Georgia Cisar, Connor Devereux, Peter Frerker, Erik Hagen, Michael Hammers, Valerian Huston, Harry Kennedy, Tom Koetting, Emmett Martin, Vivian Overlease, Anna Parrish, Eleanor Reisch, Cecilia Simek, and Maddie Treeman
President’s Award for Educational Achievement:
Awarded to: Sophia Brown, Penny Bruck, Will Buser, Savannah Clayton, David Carpenter, Avery Duff, Maddie Marshall, Elise Mohlman, Carter Mullen, Jamison Murphy, Molly Rome, Campbell Ross, Will Scaletty, Kendra Scheve, Will Scott, and Cole Whitmore
Presidential Service Awards
Bronze Award, for 50-74 hours of service:
8th Grade
Kaitlyn Brion
Zach French
Erik Hagen
Michael Hammers
Molly McGinnis
Jamison Murphy
Anna Parrish
Molly Rome
Silver Award, for 75-99 hours of service:
8th Grade
Margaret Ammeen
Will Buser
Pete Frerker
Maddie Marshall
Vivian Overlease
Campbell Ross
Gold Award, for 100+ hours of service:
8th Grade
Stephanie Connor
Georgia Cisar
Charlie Homsey
Savannah Clayton
Mayble Clingan
Luke Baker
Cole Whitmore
Penny Bruck
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