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Class of 2009
Underclassmen
Class of 2009
Congratulations to the Class of 2009 for their Achievements!
The 67 students collectively have been awarded $7,740,000 in college scholarships and grants.
Valedictorian
Salutatorians
- Franzie Edquilag
- Marina Botrous
Edward J. Bloustein Distinguished Scholars
Certificates of Award in recognition of outstanding academic achievement by the State of New Jersey-Department of Higher Education. These scholars rank among the most talented in the state.
- Marina Botrous
- Julia Colucci
- Franzie Edquilag
- Alexandra Gutowski
- Melanie Pereira
- Kristen Svane
National Merit Scholarship Program, Commended Students
- Franzie Edquilag
- Alexandra Gutowski
Principal’s Leadership Award
Presented for demonstrating ability to combine academic excellence and exemplary leadership
roles in school and community activities.
F. Todd Miller Award from the Parents'Association
Todd Miller was a much beloved athletic coach at Mount Saint Dominic Academy who passed away tragically just before the beginning of the 2001-2002 school year. Todd was a true Renaissance man who could be found encouraging his track team and swimmers to reach for their best while quoting Shakespeare. The most important thing to Todd was that his students live a well rounded life where they were a part of making things happen for the better.
Sr. Doris Ann Bowles Award from the Parents' Association
Sister Doris Ann Bowles was the principal of Mount Saint Dominic Academy from 1988-1998. Under her leadership the slogan, "excellence makes a difference" was born. She encouraged the student body to never settle for less than their personal best: excellence in academics, activities, and most importantly in living a life of value and meaning.
Mary Pat Evans Award
Mary Pat was an English teacher at the Mount from 1974 to 1987. She died very suddenly at the end of the 1987 school year. In her memory, the 1987-1988 Student Council established an award to honor a young woman fulfilling the following criteria: a member of the graduating class, supportive of school activities, works to her academic ability, shows reverence and respect for others, exhibits confidence in herself and represents the traits of Christian womanhood.
Comcast Leaders and Achievers Scholarship
Presented for exemplifying community service, leadership skills, a positive attitude and academic achievement.
Semifinalists: the Coca-Cola Scholarship Program
Presented for outstanding leadership, academic achievements and dedication to our community
- Melanie Pereira
- Alexandra Gutowski
Wendy's High School Heisman nominee
For outstanding achievements in scholarship, athletics and citizenship
Prudential Spirit of Community Award Certificate of Merit
For outstanding commitment to serving our community, and recognized as one of the top student volunteers at Mount Saint Dominic Academy
Msgr. John P. McHugh Scholarship and Essex County 4-H Leaders' Association Scholarship
New Jersey Chapter of the Healthcare Financial Management Association 2009 Scholarship
Automatic Data Procession, Inc. Scholarship
Belleville Political and Social Award Scholarship
Gold Medal of Honor award
To those seniors for receiving First Honors throughout their high school career:
- Marina Botrous
- Julia Colucci
- Franzie Edquilag
- Grace Gennaro
- Cara Giordano
- Alexandra Gutowski
- Melissa Hoffman
- Danielle Painter
- Melanie Pereira
- Kimberly Russomanno
- Anna Schilling
- Emily Singh
- Kristen Svane
Silver Medal of Honor award
To those seniors for receiving First/Second Honors throughout their high school career:
- Raquel Antoine
- Chrisabelle Cempron
- Brianne Cunningham
- Christina Dixon
- Paula Jordon
- Karen Levandoski
- Katie Mac Taggart
- Katherine Martini
- Evelyn Mc Coy
- Ashley Jade O'Connor
- Michelle Rossi
- Andrea Santasieri
- Nichole Shipitofsky
- Meagan Van Eerde
- Anna Williford
Members of the National Honor Society
Class of 2009:
- Kirsten Ambrosio
- Raquel Antoine
- Marina Botrous
- Chrisabelle Cempron
- Julia Colucci
- Brianne Cunningham
- Christina Dixon
- Mary Jane Durkin
- Franzie Edquilag
- Grace Gennaro
- Christina Giaquinto
- Cara Giordano
- Alexandra Gutowski
- Melissa Hoffman
- Paula Jordon
- Katie Mac Taggart
- Kathryn Martini
- Evelyn Mc Coy
- Ashley O'Connor
- Casey O'Connor
- Danielle Painter
- Melanie Pereira
- Michelle Rossi
- Kimberly Russomanno
- Andrea Santasieri
- Anna Schilling
- Emily Singh
- Olivia Snoddy
- Kristen Svane
- Meagan Van Eerde
- Anna Williford
Members of the National French Honor Society
Class of 2009:
- Raquel Antoine
- Julia Colucci
- Ashley O'Connor
- Melanie Perreira
- Anna Schilling
- Emily Singh
- Olivia Snoddy
- Kirsten Svane
- Anna Williford
Members of the National Spanish Honor Society
Class of 2009:
- Marina Botrous
- Brianne Cunningham
- Mary Jane Durkin
- Franzie Edquilag
- Cara Giordano
- Katie MacTaggart
- Becky Manappuram
- Evelyn McCoy
- Danielle Painter
- Meagan Van Eerde
Underclassmen
Eileen DeCoursey McDuff Leadership Award
Eileen '50 was a strong advocate and benefactor of the Mount and was elected to the Mount Hall of Fame in 2001. Upon her death in 2004, her classmates established the award in her memory to honor a young woman fulfilling the following criteria: a member of the junior class, demonstrated leadership, and one to whom others turn, a woman of quiet confidence, perseveres to accomplish a goal, a compassionate friend and a possessor of a generous heart who exudes boundless spirit.
The Bausch and Lomb Honorary Science Award
Awarded to a junior for outstanding academic achievement and superior intellectual promise in the field of science
The George Washington University School of Engineering and Applied Sciences Medal
Awarded to a junior who has achieved the highest cumulative grades in the fields of mathematics and science in her class
University of Rochester Award
Recognition to a junior for achievement in the humanities and/or social sciences
The Frederick Douglass and Susan B. Anthony Award for Humanities and Social Sciences
George Eastman Young Leaders Award sponsored by the University of Rochester
Awarded to a junior on the basis of strong leadership experience at school, in her community and academic achievement
Fairfield University Book Award
Presented to a junior who is actively involved in school and/or community activities and possesses leadership qualities, coupled with a sense of concern and responsibility to others
Saint Michael's College Scholarship and Service Book Award
Given to an outstanding student who demonstrates a commitment to volunteerism and leadership in their community
Kyle Miller College Showcase Scholarship
Served on the 11th Congressional District Youth Advisory Council for ther 2008-2009 school year
Chosen as delegates for the New Jersey Girls State Program from Mount Saint Dominic Academy
- Stasia Rogacki '10
- Lauren Norcross '10
- and alternate, Myra Reyes '10
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