PVNCCDSB Recognizes and Honours Student Leadership
/As part of Catholic Education Week, Peterborough Victoria Northumberland and Clarington Catholic District School Board (PVNCCDSB) honoured 36 students with a Catholic Student Leadership Award during a ceremony at Holy Cross Catholic Secondary School in Peterborough on Wednesday.
(Back from left) Director of Education Stephen O’Sullivan, Peterborough Trustee Loretta Durst, Leigha Cheng (St. Patrick CES), Lyla Mahoney (St. John CES), Andrew Iammancini (St. Peter CSS), Blake Ferguson (St. Paul CES) and Superintendent Jeannie Armstrong.
(Front from left) Aabish Ali (Holy Cross CSS), Sophie Lemoire (Immaculate Conception CES, Joy Davis (Monsignor O’Donoghue CES), Gracie-May Hermer (St. Alphonsus CES), Alivia Friesen (St. Anne CES) and Sonny Gillis (St. Catherine CES). Photo courtesy of PVNCCDBS.
One student was selected from each elementary and secondary school and winners were presented with a special medallion. Award recipients were nominated by principals, teachers and, in some cases, fellow students.
PVNCCDSB says that each student demonstrated outstanding qualities in Catholic leadership, family commitment, involvement in school affairs, involvement in community activities and dedication to a difficult situation or task.
“In celebrating our student leaders during Catholic Education Week, we are reminded of the vibrant role faith plays not only in education but in shaping individuals who are committed to making a difference in their communities,” said Kevin MacKenzie, board chairperson. “These students, recognized for their exemplary leadership and dedication, illustrate the profound impact of our Catholic values in action. Their achievements reflect a dedication to service, community, and a deep-rooted belief in the power of faith to inspire positive change. It is with immense pride that we honour their contributions and look forward to the continued influence they will have on their schools and beyond.”
The following is a complete list of students who were recognized:
Elliott Banville, St. Michael CES, Cobourg
Brett Mather, St. Teresa CES, Peterborough
Gracelynn Gilbank, St. Dominic CES, Lindsay
Mya Benson, St. Joseph CES, Cobourg
Sophie Surerus, St. Paul CES, Lakefield
Alexis Sultan-Khan, St. Joseph CES, Bowmanville
Joy Davis, Monsignor O’Donoghue CES, Peterborough
Benjamin Humphries, St. Elizabeth CES, Bownmanville
Gracie-May Hermer, St. Alphonsus CES, Peterborough
Chloe Williamson, St. Joseph CES, Douro
Abigayle Jennings, St. Luke CES, Downeyville
Leigha Cheng, St. Patrick CES, Peterborough
George MacDonald, St. John Paul II CES, Lindsay
Faith Mullin, St. Mary CES, Grafton
Tyler Young, St. Martin CES, Ennismore
Lilyan Stewart, Notre Dame CES, Cobourg
Sophia Jilesen, St. Anthony CES, Port Hope
Blake Ferguson, St. Paul CES, Peterborough
Ivan Black, St. Mary CES, Lindsay
Stella Maria Nekkers, Good Shepherd CES, Courtice
Lyla Mahoney, St. John CES, Peterborough
Sophie Lemoire, Immaculate Conception CES, Peterborough
Alivia Friesen, St. Anne CES, Peterborough
Mason Doucette, St. Mother Teresa CES, Courtice
Tyson Chisholm, Holy Family CES, Bowmanville
Jolene Payne, St. Paul CES, Norwood
Jazmine Pereira, Monsignor Leo Cleary CES, Courtice
Madyson Shea, St. Francis of Assisi CES, Newcastle
Sonny Gillis, St. Catherine CES, Peterborough
Raegan Larcombe, St. Mary CES, Campbellford
Aabish Ali, Holy Cross CSS, Peterborough
Samantha Tungcol, St. Stephen CSS, Bowmanville
Reagan Lusted, St. Thomas Aquinas CSS, Lindsay
Andrew Iammancini, St. Peter CSS, Peterborough
Elijah Deryaw, St. Mary CSS, Cobourg
Isabella Ciancone, Holy Trinity CSS, Courtice
