Olivia Volpe of Watchung,
Hugh Zhang of Basking Ridge
According to The Cum Laude Society, each Chapter may elect students who are enrolled in a college preparatory curriculum and “who have had an honor record up to the time of election and stand in the first fifth of their class…Each Chapter shall determine the method in which an honor record and class standing shall be ascertained…Chapters shall be free to elect members who have demonstrated academic excellence in accordance with the philosophy and policies governing their individual schools.”
Pingry students must meet each of the following criteria to be considered for election: maintain at least an A- grade point average, achieve honor roll status throughout their years in the Upper School, be in good academic standing, and carry a full college preparatory course load.
3 Mount St. Mary Academy seniors receive diocesan awards
Updated Jan 28, 2021;
On Tuesday, Jan. 26, three seniors from Mount Saint Mary Academy were honored during a virtual ceremony held by the Diocese of Metuchen.
The St. Timothy Award was granted to Jaclyn Dencker of Westfield, Katherine Kwiatkowski of Metuchen, and Tara Schilke of Pittstown. Kwiatkowski also received the diocese’s St. Teresa of Calcutta Award.
The awards were presented by Megan Vantslot, director of the Diocese of Metuchen’s Office of Youth and Young Adult Ministry, and Bishop James F. Checchio.
According to Vantslot, the St. Timothy Award recognizes high school-aged youth who “live as disciples of Jesus Christ, demonstrate Gospel values, witness to their faith by exhibiting Catholic morals and integrity, and reflect Christian leadership in a variety of settings.”