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Sarah Salins (Class of 2017) was named to the Dean's List for the Fall 2022 and Spring 2023 semesters at the Tyler School of Art and Architecture at Temple University. In order to be eligible for the Dean's List, students must achieve a GPA of 3.93 or better for the semester. Congratulations!
John Michael Artuso (Class of 2019) was inducted into the Immaculata High School chapter of the Rho Kappa Honor Society, which recognizes high school juniors and seniors for excellence in the study of Social Studies. Well done! 
Bobby Ilcyn (Class of 2019, far left) was one of four St. Joseph High School students selected to receive the Saint Timothy Award from Bishop Checchio and the Diocese of Metuchen. Bobby also received the Saint Theresa award. Congratulations!
Chelsea Sheehy (Class of 2006) is currently the Commanding Officer of the US Goast Guard Cutter Charles Sexton based in Key West, Florida. She is currently the only woman in command of a cutter in Key West, and one of four female officers aboard the Sexton. Chelsea was recently featured in a magazine article which can be viewed here: Lt. Chelsea Sheehy article 
Jordan Gopez (Class of 2019) and Giovanni Oliveti (Class of 2020) are members of the Saint Joseph High School Model United Nations team that recently participated in the Model UN annual regional conference in Hershey, Pennsylvania. Jordan was named a Premier Delegate, an honor bestowed on the best delegates in each of the conference’s subcommittees, and earned an award for “Outstanding Research Paper” which goes to one member of each subcommittee based on the research paper they wrote about their assigned country prior to attending the conference. He was also invited to the Conference on National Affairs, an exclusive conference that brings together the best from Civic Engagement programs around the country. Giovanni was elected to be an officer for next year’s conference. He will be working year round to facilitate the experience for next year’s delegates, and will oversee the International Court of Justice. The St. Joe's team exceeded all expectations at the conference, earning a total of 13 team and individual awards. 
Jordan Gopez
Giovanni Oliveti
Madison Reda (Class of 2020) was inducted into the National Honor Society at Notre Dame High School, recognizing excellence in scholarship, service, leadership, and character. Madison recently had the opportunity to attend the National Catholic Youth Conference in Long Beach, California where she gave several presentations about her involvement in the NeXt Level youth ministry and its PEACE of Mind program. Notre Dame High School published an article about Masison's experience at the conference, which can be found here: Madison Reda ’24 Presents at NCYC | story (ndnj.org) 
Maya Clarke (Class of 2021, pictured at right) received the award for Most Improved player on the Notre Dame High School tennis team for the Fall 2022-2023 season. Congratulations! 
Isabella Daley (Class of 2022) has been recognized as a "high school soccer player to watch" by NJ.com. She is currently a freshman at Notre Dame High School and plays defender for the Notre Dame girls soccer team. Quoting the NJ.com article, "The rookie stepped into a starting role and has become a pivotal piece for Notre Dame. She carries herself in a manner that a veteran would and isn't afraid to lead out on the field. Notre Dame's defense has been a strength and Daley is a rising star on that end." 
Isabella Royle (Class of 2022) and Kaitlyn W. (future Class of 2028) worked together on a production of The Wizard of Oz with the New Jersey Repertory Theatre this fall. Isabella worked very closely with the cast and crew, and was a wonderful role model for the younger children. Kaitlyn and the other children loved “Miss Bella!” Kaitlyn's mother was actually Isabella's 4th grade teacher, and it brings her so much joy to have a former student inspire her daughter to always be the best she can be.
Robert "Bobby" Ilcyn (Class of 2019) was named an Edison Rotary Senior of the Month for Ocober 2022. Bobby is currently a senior at St. Joseph High School and is heavily involved in service, athletics, and academic honor societies. Click below to read the full announcement on the St. Joe's High School website:
October Edison Rotary Seniors of the Month | Announcements (stjoes.org)
Jessie Tesi (Class of 2019) was named to Notre Dame High School's Homecoming Court. She is pictured below being escorted onto the field by her siblings. 
Delaney Stahl, Jessie Tesi and Sasha Salins (all Class of 2019) were recognized at Notre Dame High School's Senior Night as senior members of Notre Dame's Cheerleading squad. 
Taleb Haji (Class of 2019) was crowned Homecoming King at Immaculata High School. 
Adrianna Torres (Class of 2022) was voted Homecoming Freshman Class Princess at St. Thomas Aquinas High School.
Laurel Prime (Class of 2014) graduated from Cornell University as a member of their Class of 2022. She is currently working as an Associate Account Strategist for Google at their Ann Arbor, Michigan office. 
Lily Brywka (Class of 2018) graduated this year as a member of the Montgomery High School Class of 2022. She is off to West Virginia University where she will major in Elementary Education with a minor in Special Education.
John Michael Artuso (Class of 2019) has been named to the Skylands Valley Division All-Conference team as a member of the Immaculata High School golf team. 
Mya Clarke, Lara Flores, and Isabella Odina (all Class of 2021) have been chosen as Peer Leaders at Notre Dame High School and will be assisting the incoming freshmen class with the transition to high school. 
Conor Quigley (Class of 2014) designed, constructed and delivered the Manger for the Nativity Set at Saint Joseph High School. Conor is currently a senior at the University of Miami School of Architecture and is always sharing his talents with his alma mater! 
Lyndsay Rowe (Class of 2009) was named Irwin Elementary School's Teacher of the Year for 2021. Irwin Elementary School is located in East Brunswick, NJ. Contratulations! 
Four St. A's alumnae were inducted into the Notre Dame High School chapter of the National Honor Society for the 2021-22 school year: Sasha Salins, Kayla Smith, Jessi Tesi, and Lacey Okamura (all Class of 2019). Joining them was Mackenzie McCarron, cousin of current St. A's Religion teacher and alumna Colleen Paras (Class of 1995). Congratulations to all! 
Pictured left to right: Sasha Salins, Mackenzie McCarron, Kayla Smith, Jessi Tesi, Lacey Okamura
Six St. A's alumni were inducted into the Immaculata High School chapter of the National Honor Society for the 2021-22 school year. They are (pictured left to right): Taleb Haji (Class of 2019), Theresa Musto (Class of 2019), Joshua Reilly (Class of 2019), Sharbella Jacobs (Class of 2020), Erin Lyttle (Class of 2020), and Alexander Dzanoucakis (Class of 2020). Congratulations to all! 
Giovanni Oliveti (Class of 2020) had the pleasure and honor of touring and escorting Bishop Checchio at St. Joseph High School during his visit on September 30, 2021 when he came and presided Mass in celebration of the bicentennial anniversary of the founding of the Brothers of the Sacred Heart. Pictured below, Giovanni is between Mr. John Nolan, the President of St. Joseph High School and the Principal, Mrs. Anne Rivera; Bishop Checchio is flanked by Br. Gary Humes, S.C. and Br. Richard Leven, S.C. (Photo Credit: Marlo Williamson) 
Brett Fitzgerald (Class of 2011) is using his teaching skills to teach at a local Agroindustrial College for 9 months in Ungheni, Moldova. Brett won a U.S. Fulbright Program fellowship sponsored by the U.S. Department of State to teach English at this school and perform a community service and/or research project in Ungheni, a small city near the Romanian border. He is pictured here with his dormitory mother, Doamna Vera, as he arrived on his first day of service. 
Class of 2020 alumnae Gabriella Kapetanakis, Bianca Borja, and Dylan Elizabeth Wolski met at a Junior Varsity volleyball match at Mount Saint Mary Academy. Gabriella and Bianca played for the visiting Immaculata High School squad while Dylan Elizabeth held the home court for the Mount. The girls enjoyed the competition and were so happy to see each other, with the Mount taking the win in this friendly alumnae competition.
Angela Cirelli (Class of 2018) is a recipient of the 2021 Hubert Alyea Award sponsored by Princeton University and the Princeton section of the American Chemical Society. Angela was selected for the award for demonstrating enthusiasm for the study of science and distinguishing herself as a student who excels in chemistry and related scientific disciplines. 
Madison Reda (Class of 2020) was recently inducted into Notre Dame High School's Peer Leadership group. As part of this group, Madison will assist the incoming freshmen class with the transition to high school, serve as a role model, and help with school events. Congratulations! 
Logan Stahl (Class of 2010) was recently interviewed by Thomas Kelly of the Hamilton Arts Council for an article in the Hamilton Post. The interview focused on Logan's work as an artist and illustrator of fantasy and role-playing games. Read the full interview at the link below:
Fight in the Museum: 10 questions with artist Logan Stahl - Community News
Several St. A's alumni had their work published in the 2020 edition of Saint Joseph High School's literary magazine, Vignette: Timothy Horan (Class of 2019), Robert Ilcyn (Class of 2019), Pranav Tikkawar (Class of 2019), Bence Kovacs (Class of 2018), Ryan Milligan (Class of 2018) and Abel Stephen (Class of 2018). Click the cover image at right to read their outstanding contributions.
