Alumni Awards of Distinction Winners

This award is given to alumni who have actively shown their dedication to St. Francis DeSales High School after graduation by volunteering their time and efforts to their alma mater.

P a s t  
R e c i p i e n t s

2018  Kathi Halas Haywood '84
2017  Dr. Frank Beickelman '84
2016  Patrick Chapman '84
2016  Christine Steigerwald Julian '85
2015  John-Paul Slupski '75 and Theresa Cahill Slupski '74
2014  Deacon Mickey Hawkins '66
2014  Paula Stranges '81
2013  Linda Vollmer '69
2013  Patrick McGinnis '74
2012  Steve Julian '85
2012  Chris Johnson '70
2011  Joe Ciminello '79
2011  Mark Ciminello '81
2011  John Gioffre '73
2010  T.J. Appell '71
2009  Mary Beth Colatruglio '84
2009  Jim Jones '89
2008  Jeri Rod '67
2008  Tony Valentine '67
2007  Dino Carfagna '73
2007  Sam Carfagna '74
2007  Michael Cua '73
2006  Jo Ellen Fancelli Vickers '70
2006  Joe Finocchi '64

This award is given to two alumni who have excelled in their professional careers and exemplify the DeSales mission to live a positive, productive life. The recipients of this award are examples of how the lessons learned at St. Francis DeSales High School promote continued excellence after graduation.

P a s t  
R e c i p i e n t s

2018  Sonny D'Andrea '69
2017  Tim Bezbatchenko '00
2017  Joe Moreno '65
2016  Mike Duffy '88
2016  Jennifer Heller Myers '86
2015  David Hackney '83
2014  Matt Mayer '89
2014  Dr. Rosemary Roberts '66
2013  Ted Gartner '88
2013  Paul Hamann '84
2012  Molly Feesler '82
2012  Dr. Randall Leite '77
2011  Luke Fickell '92
2011  Dr. Mark Roy '72
2010  Marina Pica Davis '64
2010  Colleen Durbin Mitchell '78
2009  Paul Haynes '87
2009  Mary Jaconette Rykowski '75
2008  Scott Pharion '70
2008  Tony Pusateri '69
2007  Fr. Jerry Rodenfels '64
2007  Dr. Carol Ventresca '72
2006  Rosalyn Farb '66
2006  Ron O'Brien '66

This award is given to two alumni who have excelled in their professional careers and exemplify the DeSales mission to live a positive, productive life. The recipients of this award are examples of how the lessons learned at St. Francis DeSales High School promote continued excellence after graduation.

P a s t  
R e c i p i e n t s

2018  Matt Mnich '79
2018  John and Sheila Richison Reiner '67
2017  Fr. David Young '96
2016  Fr. Stash Dailey '00
2016  Dominic Tiberi '77
2015  Dan Hawkins '94
2015  Chris Iaconis '73
2014  Dr. Minnita Daniel-Cox '98
2013  James Bownas '65
2013  Sam Chapman '82
2012  Kathy Greene Derr '73
2012  Fr. Wiliam Faiella '64
2011  Christie Angel '82
2011  Jean Halpin '86
2010  Jane Grote Abell '84
2009  Mike DeAscentis '66
2009  Julie Verne Orr '75
2008  Kathy O'Reilly '74
2008  Darin Pangalangan '84
2007  Phil Callaghan '80
2007  Mary Ey '73
2006  Dan Garrick '79
2006  Pat Rossetti '66

This award is given to recent graduates of St. Francis DeSales High School, 15 years out or fewer, who have taken the values learned during their high school career to serve his/her community and share their commitment to excellence in all aspects of their daily life.

P a s t  
R e c i p i e n t s

2018  Natalie Cole '09
2018  Anthony Stranges '13
2017  Nicole Ciminello '08
2017  Patrick Omameh '08
2016  Ryan Miller '03 (posthumously) 
2015  Brian McGovern '09
2014  Andy Hank '04
2014  Lynn Walsh '04
2013  Chris Doughty '04
2013  Kelly DeLauder Pohly '06
 

This award is given to an individual who did not graduate from DeSales but has given his/her continued dedication and support to DeSales in a variety of ways.

P a s t  
R e c i p i e n t s

2018  Tom and Mary Kay Mulligan
2018  Ruth Seggerson
2017  Mike Murray
2017  Bill Steller
2016  Mary & Jerry (posthumously) Callaghan
2015  Sr. Marie Shields
2014  Dave & Michele Bianconi
2014  Ted Mosure
2014  Bob Lennon
2013  Fritz Hoefer
2013  Judy Ross
2012  Deb Landig
2011  Bob Jacoby
2011  Kathy Wiemels
2010  Jackie Messerschmitt
2010  Jeff Stevens
2009  Mary DiPietro
2009  Mike Flaherty
2009  Ralph Metzger
2008  Jim Bray
2008  Bob Triano
2007  Sr. Sharon Goodburn
2007  Guido Ricevuto
2006  Ed & Shiela Ewing